Gloria Ladson-Billings Bücher

Discover how to give African American children the education they deserve with this updated new resource In the newly revised Third Edition of The Dreamkeepers: Successful Teachers of African American Children, distinguished professor Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings delivers an encouraging exploration of the future of education for African American students. She describes eight exemplary teachers, all of whom differ in their personal style and methods, who share an approach to teaching that affirms and strengthens cultural identity. In this mixture of scholarship and storytelling, you’ll learn how to create intellectually rigorous and culturally relevant classrooms that have the power to improve the lives of all children. This important book teaches: What successful teachers do, don’t do, and what we can learn from them Why it’s so important for teachers to work with the unique strengths each student brings to the classroom How to improve educational outcomes for African American children across the country Perfect for teachers, parents, school leaders, and administrators, The Dreamkeepers will also earn a place in the libraries of school boards, professors of education, urban sociologists, and casual readers with an interest in issues of race and education.

Social justice is often discussed in relation to racism, sexism, classism, heterosexism, and ableism, yet true justice remains elusive. While foundational documents and activists emphasize the need for justice, it is frequently absent in public discourse. Building on Cornel West's ideas and the Black Lives Matter movement, this work seeks to clarify the concept of justice, particularly in education, health, race, economy, and environment. The author examines Western and Eastern philosophies of justice, from Aristotle to Lao Tzu, revealing how the pandemic has highlighted systemic injustices. She critiques educational practices that reinforce hierarchies, such as ability grouping, which perpetuate narratives of superiority and inferiority tied to White supremacy. The author argues that traditional schooling contributes to exclusion and the school-to-prison pipeline through disciplinary measures like suspension and expulsion. However, there is hope; she explores how hip hop can advocate for justice and discusses the role of social movements, including Black Lives Matter and #MeToo, while weighing the effectiveness of 'hashtag activism.' Ultimately, she emphasizes that justice must be central to education and society, urging us to reclaim its true meaning and significance.