"A Visible Company of Professionals"

African Americans and the National Education Association During the Civil Rights Movement

Autori

• Carol F. Karpinski

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• 242 pagine
• 9 ore di lettura

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The book delves into the pivotal role of African American educators in the civil rights movement, particularly their efforts for inclusion within the National Education Association (NEA). It highlights the collaboration between the NEA and the predominantly black American Teachers Association, showcasing how these educators influenced the NEA's ideology to advocate for educational equity. Through examining community debates and the implications of this inclusion, it positions teacher associations as activist entities, shedding light on the complexities of professional unity and its impact on marginalized students.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2008

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