There were so many gems in the Horsford (2021) reading. I agreed wholeheartedly with the assertion that there are “Allies” fighting the good cause but are still dictating the terms and conditions of the fight and […]
I really like that idea of being critical of the ways we perpetuate and/or disrupt. I’m even thinking that this will be a question I use to do some reflective work. Sometimes it feels overwhelming when you are […]
This week’s readings reminded me that constant reflection and reframing are integral in interpreting the ways in which I react to and advocate for the rights of black and brown youth. I was reminded of the B […]
Lindsay, I wholeheartedly agree with your sentiments about centering students and building relationships. It reminds me of the reading we did a few weeks ago where we read about environments of trust. Centering […]
Yosso (2005) makes the case that “Cultural Wealth” should be acknowledged and respected as a contributing factor within communities that have always been researched as deficit-based. I agree with Yosso’s (2005 […]
This reading was a nice change of pace and provided us with clear examples of how to be transformative in our work. I was most impressed by the weekly community circles that engaged […]
Rivera-McCutchin (2020) highlighted the fundamental shift that needs to occur in order for any call to action to be transformative and that is a commitment to social justice and anti-racism. Principal Johnson did […]
Yes, Kushya I agree perception is huge!
It reminds me of an argument that I had with one of my CUNY colleagues where he argued that students are already overwhelmed so he doesn’t hold them to a rigid […]
Recognizing students for their cultural significance and all the contributions that they bring into the classroom not only affirms students but also, makes them part of the democratic process of schooling […]
Tarilyn, I really appreciate you making the connection to Black Lives Matter and the principle of Loving Engagement. The term “Love” has never been something I’ve thought about or conceptualized in the work that I […]
The readings for this week highlighted the contributions of Paulo Freire and his transformative approach to education by centering love, liberation, and humanity in education. The readings resonated deeply with […]
Sohini, POWERFUL questions!
And in thinking about your questions I was powerfully reminded of the following quote by Malcolm X (1962) “The most disrespected person in America is the Black woman. The most u […]
“Caring” specifically in the work that services others should not be an anomaly. The assertion that empathetic caring is distinguishable from normative caring because it evokes emotions that push others to go fur […]
Kushya, I couldn’t agree more. I am baffled at the fact that education specifically the type of education that students receive is contingent upon how their family is situated financially. It reminds me of the […]
The article by Ladson-Billings and Tate was written in 1995 and I am still able to read it as though it was written in 2021. To be honest, I am tired. The argument of race existing as a significant factor in […]
