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OverviewIn Those Kids, Our Schools, Shayla Reese Griffin examines patterns of racial interaction in a large, integrated high school and makes a powerful case for the frank conversations that educators could and should be having about race in schools. Over three years, Griffin observed students, teachers, and administrators in a “post-racial” exurban high school in the Midwest. In its hallways, classrooms, lunchrooms, and staff meetings, she uncovered the disturbing ways in which racial tensions and prejudices persist and are reinforced. Students engaged in patterns of behavior that underscored racial hierarchies. Teachers—no matter how intellectually committedto equity and diversity—often lacked the skills, resources, or authority to address racial issues, while administrators failed to acknowledge racial tensions or recognize how school practices and policies perpetuated racial inequality. This astute and thoughtful book offers a revealing glimpse into the world of young people struggling with the legacy of racism. More important, it highlights the disservice being done to all students in our schools when educators fail to critically interrogate issues of race. Griffin’s perceptive analysis illuminates the persistent influence of race in our education system and shows how—with appropriate support—teachers and students can develop the capacity to address racial issues and dynamics in schools in a frank and constructive way. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Shayla Reese Griffin , William Jelani CobbPublisher: Harvard Educational Publishing Group Imprint: Harvard Educational Publishing Group Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.407kg ISBN: 9781612507668ISBN 10: 1612507662 Pages: 320 Publication Date: 30 May 2015 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Available To Order  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of Contents"CONTENTS Foreword ix Prologue xiii Introduction: The Continuing Significance of Race in America’s Integrated Schools 1 Part I: Students 1 Racial Humor 25 2 Racial Performance 51 3 Intimidation and Fighting 71 4 “Full-Blown Racists” 83 Part II: Teachers 5 See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil 99 6 The Cycle of Mutual Disrespect 117 7 Reframing Race 135 Part III: Administrators 8 ""No One at the Table"" 159 9 ""The Jefferson Way"" 179 Part IV: Intervention 10 Learning Not to Be Racist 201 Conclusion: Rethinking Reform 229 Appendix: Discussion Questions 241 Notes 247 Acknowledgments 259 About the Author 263 Index 265 "ReviewsShayla Griffin has written an acutely insightful text on the ways race shapes the lived experiences of all young people. Through her careful ethnography of social spaces in a diverse high school, she meticulously peels back the layers of racial denialism and silence to show why what is left unsaid or unacknowledged about race is harmful. This book should be read by anyone wishing to understand if race still matters in the lives of young people and provides grounded advice on what can be done to improve our schools for all our kids. R. L Heureux Lewis-McCoy, associate professor, sociology and black studies, The City College of New York The text provides useful suggestions for 'making change in schools, ' and ... [offers] questions that could initiate true dialogue in staff development situations. -- A.W. Peterson, Choice Magazine The text provides useful suggestions for 'making change in schools, ' and ... [offers] questions that could initiate true dialogue in staff development situations. A.W. Peterson, Choice Magazine The text provides useful suggestions for 'making change in schools, ' and ... [offers] questions that could initiate true dialogue in staff development situations. -- A.W. Peterson, Choice Magazine Those Kids, Our Schools possesses deep relevance for students, teachers, administrators, and educational researchers across the United States. Griffin's analysis regarding achievement and discipline gaps should inform and influence discussions about how schools should deal with racial inequality. --Perspectives on Urban Education The text provides useful suggestions for 'making change in schools, ' and ... [offers] questions that could initiate true dialogue in staff development situations. <b> A.W. Peterson, </b><i>Choice Magazine</i> Shayla Griffin has written an acutely insightful text on the ways race shapes the lived experiences of all young people. Through her careful ethnography of social spaces in a diverse high school, she meticulously peels back the layers of racial denialism and silence to show why what is left unsaid or unacknowledged about race is harmful. This book should be read by anyone wishing to understand if race still matters in the lives of young people and provides grounded advice on what can be done to improve our schools for all our kids. R. L Heureux Lewis-McCoy, associate professor, sociology and black studies, The City College of New York Author InformationIn Michigan, Shayla Reese Griffin is the diversity and school culture consultant for the Washtenaw Intermediate School District and director of Creating Culturally Proficient Communities, a five-year initiative to improve racial and economic justice in the Ypsilanti Community Schools. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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