“If the large percentages of black children dropping out of high school continues, the number of African-American engineers in the United States — already small — could shrink to nothing, a trade group warned yesterday.
“We’re no different than dinosaurs looking at a meteor heading right toward us — because we’re headed to our own extinction,” warned Carl Mack, executive director of the Alexandria, Va.-based National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE).
Mr. Mack, speaking to reporters at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center to promote the group’s annual conference to be held here late this month, blamed the low numbers of black students pursuing engineering degrees or dropping out altogether on teachers who, untrained in teaching math and science, don’t make it enjoyable subject matter. He also cited the absence of strong mentors and visible examples of successful black engineers.” (more…)
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This article again begs the question :Why then does the Congressional Black Caucus continue to give the National Education Association 100% support?
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