Teaching While White: Addressing the Intersections of Race and Immigration in the Classroom

by Laura A Roy, Drew Gingrich (Contributor)

This book endeavors to cultivate activism literacies in White teachers in order to disrupt the system of white supremacy and racial oppression in education. This book focuses primarily on White teachers’ responsibility in becoming advocates for, and accomplices to communities of color. Through the lens of Critical Race Teacher Activism (CRTA), this book seeks to support teachers in critiquing and transforming pedagogy and curriculum in predominantly white spaces in order to interrupt the single story and amplify voices that are marginalized, silenced, or omitted from curriculum.

Genres: Education

200 pages, Paperback

Published October 16, 2018

Reviews

[Connor Murphy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book for an education class I am in. I think there are many principles one can learn from this book about Critical Race Theory. Roy stresses the importance of recognizing systemic barriers rather than student deficiencies. Every student is different. Not just by the color of their skin, but the way they were raised. This book ultimately provides a framework for understanding and applying antiracist principles in education, highlighting the importance of self-awareness, systemic change, and a long-term commitment to creating more equitable educational opportunities.

[Bernadette Kearns · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this as part of a book club for professional development in my school district. It contains a wealth of information and would be an excellent resource for all teachers working to develop curriculum in the area of immigration. If you are exploring anti-racist teaching principles, it would also be beneficial. Each chapter is structured so that it provides the reader with important background knowledge and then action steps for the classroom.