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We Want To Do More Than Survive: Abolitionist Teaching And The Pursuit Of Educational Freedom
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Winner Of The 2020 Society Of Professors Of Education Outstanding Book Awarddrawing On Personal Stories, Research, And Historical Events, An Esteemed Educator Offers A Vision Of Educational Justice Inspired By The Rebellious Spirit And Methods Of Abolitionists.Drawing On Her Lifes Work Of Teaching And Researching In Urban Schools, Bettina Love Persuasively Argues That Educators Must Teach Students About Racial Violence, Oppression, And How To Make Sustainable Change In Their Communities Through Radical Civic Initiatives And Movements. She Argues That The Us Educational System Is Maintained By And Profits From The Suffering Of Children Of Color. Instead Of Trying To Repair A Flawed System, Educational Reformers Offer Survival Tactics In The Forms Of Testtaking Skills, Acronyms, Grit Labs, And Character Education, Which Love Calls The Educational Survival Complex.To Dismantle The Educational Survival Complex And To Achieve Educational Freedomnot Merely Reformteachers, Parents, And Community Leaders Must Approach Education With The Imagination, Determination, Boldness, And Urgency Of An Abolitionist. Following In The Tradition Of Activists Like Ella Baker, Bayard Rustin, And Fannie Lou Hamer, We Want To Do More Than Survive Introduces An Alternative To Traditional Modes Of Educational Reform And Expands Our Ideas Of Civic Engagement And Intersectional Justice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'We Want to Do More Than Survive'? A: The main theme of the book is the pursuit of educational justice through abolitionist teaching, emphasizing the need to address racial violence and oppression in the educational system.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Bettina Love, an esteemed educator known for her work in urban schools and her advocacy for educational reform.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding, providing durability and a premium feel.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on February 19, 2019.
- Q: How many pages are in 'We Want to Do More Than Survive'? A: The book contains 200 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for educators and parents? A: Yes, the book is designed for educators, parents, and community leaders who are interested in educational reform and social justice.
- Q: What makes this book different from traditional educational reform books? A: This book offers an alternative approach to educational reform by advocating for radical civic initiatives rather than survival tactics, urging a shift towards educational freedom.
- Q: Are there any personal stories included in the book? A: Yes, the author draws on personal stories, research, and historical events to illustrate her points.
- Q: Does the book include any illustrations? A: Yes, this edition of the book is illustrated, enhancing the reader's understanding of the concepts presented.
- Q: What awards has this book won? A: The book won the 2020 Society of Professors of Education Outstanding Book Award.