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Sunday, February 14, 2021

Dr. Marcus A. Foster, Black History Hall of Fame - Philly's 7th Ward

Dr. Marcus A. Foster, Black History Hall of Fame - Philly's 7th Ward
DR. MARCUS A. FOSTER, BLACK HISTORY HALL OF FAME



E’ry day this month, the Center for Black Educator Development, in partnership with Phillys7thWard.org, will highlight a Black Educator Hall of Famer.

But, don’t forget, e’ry month is Black History MonthFebruary is just the Blackest.

Today, our featured Black Educator is Dr. Marcus Foster.

Marcus A. Foster was born on March 31, 1923 in Georgia. However, Foster is a Philadelphian through and through. He is a graduate of South Philadelphia High School, Cheyney State College, and the University of Pennsylvania having earned his degree as Doctor of Education. His thesis was titled, Utilizing the Sellin-Wolfgang index of delinquency to determine the efficacy of a treatment pro-gram for delinquent and predelinquent boys (1972).

Dr. Foster also authored the book Making Schools Work: Strategies for Changing Education (Westminster John Knox Press, 1971).

Dr. Foster dedicated almost the entirety of his career to the students of CONTINUE READING: Dr. Marcus A. Foster, Black History Hall of Fame - Philly's 7th Ward