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Leidene King added a discussion to the group RaceTalks - Q and A

...we design schools that harm students of color. What activities or designs do you perceive act in this manner, and what do you perceive should a structure look like so as to not disadvantage blacks?

Question: You say you believe that, at least in some systems, we design schools that harm students of color. What activities or designs do you perceive act in this manner, and what do you perceive should a structure look like so as to not disadvantage blacks?As you utilize the 6th condition, which calls us to examine the role and presence of Whiteness, you will likely see that schooling by design harms students of color because it is steeped in Whiteness. Whiteness is a color, culture and…See More

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Desheraack posted a discussion

One of issues that I'm concerned with is how schools systematically track kids according to academic scores. And this often leads to biased tendencies and tracking of children. Why do schools continue

Regardless of whether you are a teacher, medical professional, law enforcement officer or someone doing some other kind of work you are considered successful when you have mastered your job responsibilities and are able to carry out those responsibilities in a masterful way. As a little black girl growing up my parents told me they were going off to their jobs and that being a student was my job. They measured my success by how well I did in school. That means they expected good…See More

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Leidene King replied to Deshera Mack's discussion On the elementary level, how can the educator combat internalized racism on the day to day basis; In reference to the CNN doll test. in the group RaceTalks - Q and A

" What first comes to mind is counter-storytelling. Based on the racial make-up of your students, what are the necessary counter-stories that need to be taught and told to support students of color, specifically, and white students…"

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Desheraack replied to Shaundra Williams's discussion The achievement gap starts early for Latino boys

"It's amazing that often times when Black boys entered into pre-school and Kindergarten that they are at the same academic level as the white boys and girls. However by the time they reach third grade they are already lagging behind. The…"

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