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Title:
Teaching when the world is on fire / edited by Lisa Delpit.
Author:
Delpit, Lisa, editor.
Publication Information:
New York : The New Press, [2019]

©2019
Call Number:
LA209.2 .T35 2019
Abstract:
In Teaching When the World Is on Fire, Delpit turns to a host of crucial issues facing teachers in these tumultuous times. Delpit's master-teacher wisdom tees up guidance from beloved, well-known educators along with insight from dynamic principals and classroom teachers tackling difficult topics in K-12 schools every day.
ISBN:
9781620974315
Physical Description:
xxii, 241 pages ; 23 cm
Contents:
Politics matters. I shall create! / Teaching politics in the age of Trump / The three illusions / Standing up against hate / Yes, race and politics belong in the classroom / Safety matters. Cops or counselors? / How Hurrican Harvey altered my perspective as a teacher / I was raised to believe education could keep me safe / Calling on Omar / School justice / Race matters. Don't say nothing / Black teachers, black youth, and reality pedagogy / How one elementary school sparked a citywide movement to make black students' lives matter / The fire / Engaging and embracing black parents / Who do I belon to? / To my sons' future teacher, colleague, sister/brother, co-madre, maestra, comrade, friend / Gender and sex ed matter. Sexual harassment and the collateral beauty of resistance / Believe me the first time / Nothing about us, without us, is for us / Climate matters. Climate science meets a stubborn obstacle: students / Teachers vs. climate change / Culture matters. Teaching middle school students to advocate / Why I teach diverse litterature / Love for Syria / Correct(ed): Confederate public history / Creating inclusive classrooms for Muslim children / Appendix: books on immigration for young readers
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