Privileged Thinking in Today's Schools

The Implications for Social Justice

By (author) David Barnett, D J. D Christian, Richard Hughes, Rocky Wallace

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Publication date:

16 December 2010

Length of book:

125 pages

Publisher

R&L Education

ISBN-13: 9781607099710

Privileged thinking in today's schools is alive and well and shows its ugly head in a variety of ways that often go undetected (or are not addressed) by the educators down in the trenches. In this collection of scenarios and episodes, many of which were experienced by the authors in their years as school administrators, you will find an array of provocative examples of social injustice in the classroom, and what you can do to prevent it in your own school community. As the authors candidly and vulnerably reveal their own 'blind spots' and biases that occurred 'on their watch,' readers will be able to take a look in the mirror as well, thus taking a critical step in better advocating for those students 'left on the fringe' in classrooms and schools.
This book is on point with many of the issues that plague today's schools and asks thoughtful questions that present an opportunity for needed introspection for school leaders and professional learning communities. Readers, be ready for some honest reflection?the authors have given us a chance to address some social wrongs and privileged thinking so that today's children are provided a just environment in which to learn and excel....