In order to motivate students of color, it is important to understand dynamics that impact their lives on a daily basis. Minority students have a myriad of challenges that impede their ability to succeed academically.  This is the primary reason why there is an academic achievement gap with student of color in the United State and many other nations. 

In his grass-roots book, Believing The HYPE-Seven Keys To Motivating Students of Color, Darrell “Coach D” Andrews provides educators, parents and organizations with practical, soft skills related solutions to helping minority students succeed in and out of school. His philosophy is derived from the HYPE (Helping Youth Pursue Excellence) Program established by he and his wife Pamela.  HYPE was a soft skills and leadership training program that positively changed the lives of thousands of minority students in the states of Delaware and Pennsylvania. HYPE’s focus on the RID Factor (Relationships, Identity and Dreams) coupled with its student connectedness emphasis, helped us to encourage our youth to “take responsibility” of their future. Our motto is “Kids are not committed to programs, but 2to people.”  Our company had one of the highest dropout prevention rates of all contractors under the Workforce Investment Act Grant in our region.

If your school or organization is challenged with motivating your minority youth, consider purchasing bulk orders for a book study project. Each chapter provides solid insights into proven techniques for motivating students of color.  No matter if you are a small group of 5-10 people or a school district with thousands of employees, this book can help you in your minority student connectedness quest.  Volume Discount Price Sheet.pdf

Book Chapters:

1.HYPE Philosophy

2.Connecting Dreams To Education

3.Passion-izing Your Delivery

4.Developing Student Councils

5.Purging The Past

6.Understanding The Changing Times

7.Bridging the Parent Gap

8.Developing Goals And Measurements

9.Closing The Achievement Gap-Latino And African-American Student Perspectives.