Why have so many people been up in arms about Critical Race Theory (CRT) over the past few months? And why are so many people attacking Critical Race Theory (or what is often called CRT for shorthand) and saying that it’s being taught in schools? These and other questions speak to the grave misinformation out there about …
3 Reasons Why Attacking Critical Race Theory in Education is Misguided Listen Now »
Well, I guess it’s about time. After 156 years, last week, President Joe Biden signed legislation that officially made Juneteenth a federal holiday. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865. It is the day when enslaved Black People in Galveston, Texas were notified about the Emancipation Proclamation that President Abraham Lincoln signed more than two years prior. …
3 Substantive Ways that Schools Can Celebrate Juneteenth Year-Round Listen Now »
It matters how we show up for racial justice in schools. Still, after being in education for over fifteen years, there is a troubling refrain that I unfortunately continue to hear in equity-based education circles. It is this: “I’m afraid to focus on race and racism because I don’t want to offend anyone.” Every time …
3 Reasons Why Neutral Racial Justice Is No Good Listen Now »