Preparing for Powerful Progress: Ensuring Equity When Supporting Black Students

Abstract

The purpose of this chapter is to critically analyze the historical relations between Black students and the American education system. In particular, this chapter is designed to challenge the status quo and examine the ways in which the K-12 educators today can mind the margins and remedy oppressive approaches to academically preparing and supporting Black students. Persistent informal educational tracking practices, an influx of education programs designed to segregate students, and educator biases all raise critical questions that must be addressed concerning educational equity for Black students.

Citation

Howard, N.R. and Howard, K.E. (2021), "Preparing for Powerful Progress: Ensuring Equity When Supporting Black Students", Lalas, J.W. and Strikwerda, H.L. (Ed.) Minding the Marginalized Students Through Inclusion, Justice, and Hope (International Perspectives on Inclusive Education, Vol. 16), Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 77-93. https://doi.org/10.1108/S1479-363620210000016005