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2018
Volume 99, Issue 1
  • ISSN: 0360-9170
  • E-ISSN: 1943-2402

Abstract

This column explores the question: “Is antiracist teaching a downer?” Though not easy, antiracist teaching can be joyful as it allows students to achieve their full potential. Antiracist teaching recognizes the full humanity of all students by dismantling oppressive structures in schools while affirming, celebrating, and advocating for all students. Here, the authors provide three examples of antiracist teaching that can be reflected through reading and writing practices in K-8 English language arts classrooms.

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