Dr. Lewis' Blog

Southern University/University of New Orleans Merger

2011-05-13T15:37:00.002-05:00

Dear Blog Readers:

I want to bring your attention to one of the major educational issues that only receives minimal press cover. Governor Bobby Jindal (Louisiana) is pushing forward legislation to merge Southern University at New Orleans (member institution of the only Historically Black University System - Southern University System) and the University of New Orleans (a member of the University of Louisiana System). While constituents on both side of the issue cite different pros and cons, this can have huge implications for other Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the United States.

Please do not sleep on this issue because HBCUs have provided many people with an opportunity to be valuable contributors to society. I encourage you to read up on this issue and follow it closely.

For more information, check out this YOUTUBE video.

If you would like to order any books from Dr. Lewis, click HERE.

Dr. Lewis

Where Can Homeless Urban Students Enroll?

2011-04-29T10:51:00.003-05:00

Hello All:

Please view this interesting article on where parents of homeless urban students can enroll them for school. I look forward to seeing your feedback.

Click Here to access the article.

Dr. Lewis

Testing in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

2011-04-27T17:21:00.001-05:00

Please check out this article on the new wave on testing in K-12 education.

Click Here for access.

Dr. Lewis

CEOs Urge States to Raise Public School Math & Science Standards

2011-04-22T09:51:00.001-05:00

Check out this interesting article

Click Here

Dr. Lewis

Book Signing Photos at AERA Conference

2011-04-20T19:06:00.003-05:00

I had a very successful book signing at the American Education Research Association conference in New Orleans.

Here are a few photos. Enjoy!

Photos from New Orleans

Dr. Lewis

Welcome Back

2011-04-20T18:59:00.001-05:00

Hello All:

I would like to welcome you back to my blog. I will keep this updated daily so you can follow major events that are going with me. I look forward to communicating soon.

Dr. Lewis

Great AVID Presentation

2010-12-11T08:57:00.002-06:00

On yesterday, I presented at the AVID National conference in Grapevine (Dallas), TX. It was refreshing to see educators so hungry for new information. Many attendees came to the session really early and took advantage of the resources I had to offer.

This makes all the work worth it.

Dr. Lewis

Great Presentation at NABSE

2010-11-19T09:57:00.002-06:00

On yesterday, I presented at the National Alliance of Black School Educators Conference in Fort Worth, TX. It was such a great experience. The conference participants that attended my session had such great energy and it pushed me to go even higher in my presentation. I really enjoyed meeting so many wonderful educators who are devoted to making a difference in the lives of students. I wish all of them the best and I want each of them to know that I am just an e-mail away if they need something.

Dr. Lewis
http://web.me.com/chance.lewis/tamu

Presenting at 38th Annual NABSE Conference

2010-11-17T20:33:00.002-06:00

On tomorrow, I will be in Fort Worth, TX presenting at the National Alliance for Black School Educators Conference. I'm always excited to present at this conference given that many of these educators coming to this conference to seek answers of how to work with African American youth, which is directly connected to my research agenda. Also, this conference has a rich history

I will provide an update on how my presentation goes tomorrow. For more information on NABSE, please visit HERE.

Dr. Lewis

Dr. Lewis' Site on Amazon.com for Books

2010-07-16T17:38:00.002-05:00

Hello All:

I'm excited to provide you with my personal site on Amazon.com. This site has each of my books along with some biographical information. You visit this site to view/purchase my books directly from Amazon.com. As always, you can also visit my website at http://www.chancewlewis.com to purchase as well.

Dr. Lewis

Proud of How My Book Has Been Selling

2010-07-12T15:08:00.003-05:00

Dear Blog Followers:

I want you to know that I am very happy with how my books, particularly my third book entitled "An Educator's Guide to Working with African American Students: Strategies for Promoting Academic Success" has been selling. Educators from around the United States have been very pleased with this books and sales have surpassed projections at this stage. You can feel free to order your copy at http://www.chancewlewis.com.

Thanks for all of your support! I really appreciate it. Also, please view my other titles as well.

Dr. Lewis

President at South Carolina State University Ousted

2010-06-16T12:01:00.001-05:00

Hello All:

Please check out this article that details that the President at South Carolina State University has been ousted after only 2 years in the position.

Click HERE to check out the article.

Dr. Lewis

Governor's School in Arts & Humanities for Urban Leadership

2010-06-15T10:23:00.002-05:00

I am fortunate to be one of the co-principal investigators for a 3 year/$750,000 grant that allows high school students to focus on the Arts & Humanities to build their Urban Leadership skills. These high school students spend 3 weeks on the campus of Texas A&M University.

I am providing a few photos that chronicle their experience.

Click HERE to view photos.

Dr. Lewis

Challenges Facing Minority Males

2010-05-28T09:14:00.001-05:00

Hello All:

Check out this report from the College Board that documents the challenges Minority Males face in the United States. This is an excellent report.

Click HERE to access the report.

Dr. Lewis

Oakland, California Teachers on Strike

2010-04-29T13:58:00.001-05:00

Hello All:

Check out this interesting article detailing that teachers in Oakland, California have implemented a one-day strike. I look forward to your comments.

You can assess the article by clicking HERE.

Dr. Lewis

Dr. Lewis Set to Release 4th Book

2010-04-26T09:57:00.002-05:00

Dr. Lewis and his colleague (Dr. Valerie Hill-Jackson) will release their highly anticipated teacher education book on entitled, Transforming Teacher Education: What Went Wrong with Teacher Training and How Can We Fix It (Stylus, 2010) at the 2010 Annual Meeting of the American Education Research Association (AERA). Reviewers have noted that “this volume is one of the most comprehensive and deeply analytical works to appear on teacher education in decades.”

This book features the work of Linda Darling-Hammond, Martin Haberman, Peter McLaren, Jennifer Rice and other preeminent scholars in the field of teacher education. Dr. Hill-Jackson and Dr. Lewis will mark the release of this long awaited, critical volume by hosting a book signing on Sunday, May 2, 2010 at 2pm at the Stylus Publishing Booth in the Colorado Convention Center. Come out and support our colleagues.

To order your copy of the book, please click HERE

Dr. Lewis Invited to Speak at Conference

2010-03-04T10:06:00.002-06:00

Dr. Lewis has been invited to speak at the 3rd Annual Great Teachers for our City Schools National Summit to be held on April 14-16 in Denver, Colorado. You can find out more on this conference by clicking HERE

Dr. Lewis and Research Team Publish Article

2010-03-04T09:32:00.002-06:00

Dr. Lewis, Bettie Ray Butler, Dr. Fred Bonner and Marcus Joubert published a highly anticipated article in the inaugural issue of the Journal of African American Males in Education. The title of the article was African American Male Discipline Patterns and School District Responses Resulting Impact on Academic Achievement: Implications for Urban Educators and PolicyMakers.

Feel free to access the article by clicking HERE.

Dr. Lewis

Truant Students Tracked by GPS

2010-01-18T19:43:00.002-06:00

Hello All:

Here is a link to a report that shows that students who are truant (intentionally absent) from school are being tracked by GPS monitors.

Click HERE to read the report. What are your thoughts?

Dr. Lewis

Dr. Lewis' New Book Now Available

2009-09-24T21:08:00.002-05:00

Bloggers:

I wanted to let you know that my new book is now available. You can click here to order your signed copy. Please spread the word to all who are concerned with the education of African American students.

Dr. Lewis

Pre-Order New Book from Dr. Lewis

2009-07-08T12:06:00.003-05:00

Hello All:

I wanted to let you know that I will be releasing my 3rd book entitled "An Educator's Guide to Working with African American Students: Strategies for Promoting Academic Success" in August 2009.

You can save $4.00 by purchasing your copy at the pre-publication price of $15.95. When the book is released it will sell for $19.95.

By pre-ordering your copy, you will be among the first to receive a signed copy of the book and a full color bookmark. To order your copy, click HERE.

Dr. Lewis

Tragedy in Detroit Public Schools

2009-06-30T21:02:00.004-05:00

Bloggers:

Unfortunately, today in Detroit, several teenagers were wounded by gunfire in Detroit Public Schools. We have to continue to find ways to work with the youth to settle their differences in another way.

You can check out the article by clicking HERE.

Dr. Lewis

New York Teachers Paid to Do Nothing

2009-06-24T11:54:00.002-05:00

Bloggers:

Please check out this article documenting how some educators in New York are being paid not to do anything. I look forward to your comments.

Please click HERE to access the article.

Dr. Lewis

Graduation Crisis

2009-06-22T15:38:00.002-05:00

Hello Bloggers:

Please check out this link concerning the graduation crisis at one Chicago Public School. It is still amazing that in the wealthiest nation in the world that this epidemic continues to occur.

Click here to access the article.

Dr. Lewis

DC Public Schools

2009-06-19T12:50:00.001-05:00

Bloggers:

Check out the latest events going on in DC Public Schools.

Click here for more details

CL

Welcome to the Blog of Dr. Chance W. Lewis

2009-06-19T11:56:00.002-05:00

Hello All:

I would like to welcome you to my new blog. My name is Dr. Chance W. Lewis and I am the Houston Endowment, Inc. Endowed Chair and Associate Professor of Urban Education at Texas A&M University. The purpose of this blog is to facilitate discussion on various topics in the field of urban education and the professional world of Dr. Lewis. I ask that you maintain professional courtesy in your blog posts as we examine a variety of issues in the field of urban education. I look forward to reading your posts.

Dr. Lewis