Far too many believe that students in mostly white schools do not have a need to focus on racial justice. This notion is especially present in schools where there are very few students (and adults) of color. However, families, parents, community members, educators and students in predominantly white schools and communities need
"For Black people in the United States, getting an education has historically been an illicit activity rife with danger, personal risk, and structural barriers." In the United States, 82.7% of all public school teachers are white and it is estimated that 62% of all U.S. educators
At Corwin, we all share a deep horror and justifiable anger over the recent brutality in Minneapolis—and every bit as significant, the recognition that such brutality is not limited to Minneapolis but the product of a systemic failure across our nation. The brutal killings of