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African American Education in Dekalb County: From the Collection of Narvie J. Harris
Contributor(s): Harris Me D., Narvie J. (Author), Taylor Me D., Dee (Author)
ISBN: 0738502278     ISBN-13: 9780738502274
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
OUR PRICE:   $19.79  
Product Type: Paperback
Published: October 1999
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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Social Science | Ethnic Studies - African American Studies
- History | United States - State & Local - South (al,ar,fl,ga,ky,la,ms,nc,sc,tn,va,wv)
- Biography & Autobiography | Cultural, Ethnic & Regional - General
Dewey: 305.896
Series: Black America
Physical Information: 0.29" H x 6.54" W x 9.28" (0.52 lbs) 96 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - Southeast U.S.
- Ethnic Orientation - African American
- Geographic Orientation - Georgia
- Cultural Region - South
- Topical - Black History
 
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Publisher Description:

In this volume discover the educational professionals and teaching strategies that shaped the lives of African Americans in DeKalb County, Georgia


A selfless and tireless educator, Narvie J. Harris has dedicated numerous years to the students and teachers of the DeKalb County School System. The impact she has made on this Georgia community is far-reaching--she has touched the lives of thousands through her words, her wit, and her example. In this unprecedented salute to her life and times, discover the incredible strides made in equal-opportunity education through a collection of images and memoirs, including the early Jeanes Supervisors who persevered in turbulent times to improve the quality of African-American education and the triumphant achievements of Mrs. Harris and others who dedicated countless hours to the betterment of the DeKalb County Schools.

Contributor Bio(s): Harris Me D., Narvie J.: - Together with co-author and Academic Achievement Coordinator Dr. Dee Taylor, Narvie Harris has compiled an engaging visual journey that offers insight into the teachings of an earlier era as well as valuable lessons for educators of tomorrow.