Interrupting Racism
Equity and Social Justice in School Counseling
By Rebecca Atkins,Alicia Oglesby | Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc
About the book
Interrupting Racism provides school counselors with a brief overview of racial equity in schools and practical ideas that a school-level practitioner can put into action. The book walks readers through the current state of achievement gap and racial equity in schools and looks at issues around intention, action, white privilege, and implicit bias. Later chapters include interrupting racism case studies and stories from school counselors about incorporating stakeholders into the work of racial equity. Activities, lessons, and action plans promote self-reflection, staff-reflection, and student-reflection and encourage school counselors to drive systemic change for students through advocacy, collaboration, and leadership.
Editions of Interrupting Racism
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780815366416
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Interrupting Racism provides school counselors with a brief overview of racial equity in schools and practical ideas that a school-level practitioner can put into action. The book walks readers through the current state of achievement gap and racial equity in schools and looks at issues around intention, action, white privilege, and implicit bias. Later chapters include interrupting racism case studies and stories from school counselors about incorporating stakeholders into the work of racial equity. Activities, lessons, and action plans promote self-reflection, staff-reflection, and student-reflection and encourage school counselors to drive systemic change for students through advocacy, collaboration, and leadership.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Interrupting Racism about?
Interrupting Racism provides school counselors with a brief overview of racial equity in schools and practical ideas that a school-level practitioner can put into action. The book walks readers through the current state of achievement gap and racial equity in schools and looks at issues around intention, action, white privilege, and implicit bias. Later chapters include interrupting racism case studies and stories from school counselors about incorporating stakeholders into the work of racial equity. Activities, lessons, and action plans promote self-reflection, staff-reflection, and student-reflection and encourage school counselors to drive systemic change for students through advocacy, collaboration, and leadership.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Interrupting Racism?
Society and Social Sciences > Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy > Educational strategies and policy > Counselling and care of students
Where can I read a sample of Interrupting Racism?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780815366416
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Interrupting Racism?
Rebecca Atkins,Alicia Oglesby
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Interrupting Racism is available as paperback(ISBN 9780815366416)