building social justice, starting in the classroom
Theory and Action
Adams, M. et al. Teaching for Diversity and Social Justice: A Sourcebook
Curriculum designs for courses on racism, sexism, heterosexism, antisemitism, ableism, and classism. Designed for college, non-formal education and staff development. Routledge, 1997. 374 pp. $25
Andrzejewski, J. (Ed.) Oppression and Social Justice: Critical Frameworks
Includes writings about how powerful groups maintain power and attempt to control dominant beliefs through the media. Ginn Press, 1993.
Ayers, W. et al. (Eds.) Teaching for Social Justice
Engages parents, citizens, students, and teachers in a conversation about the basis for education in a democracy. Features a unique mix of hands-on, historical, and inspirational writings. The topics covered include education through social action, writing, community building, and adult literacy. Contributors include: Bill Bigelow, Jim Carnes, Henry Giroux, Herbert Kohl, and more. New Press, 1991. 416 pp. $19
Banks, J.A. An Introduction to Multicultural Education
Professor Banks is one of the world's leading scholars and researchers in multicultural education. This book is designed to introduce preservice and practicing educators to the major issues and concepts in multicultural education. Allyn and Bacon, 1994. 136 pp.
Beauboeuf-Lafontant, T. & Augustine, D. (Eds.) Facing Racism in Education
Collection of articles from issues of Harvard Educational Review (HER) which break the silence about the experience of people of color in education. HER Reprint Series, 1996. 360 pp.
Carew, J. Fulcrums of Change: Origins of Racism in the Americas
Essays on racism, exile, literature, and the Caribbean experience. Africa World Press, 1988. 170 pp.
Darder, A. Culture and Power in the Classroom: A Critical Foundation for Bicultural Education
Darder lays the foundation for a theory of critical bicultural education. Bergin and Garvey, 1991. 170 pp.
Delpit, L. Other People's Children: White Teachers, Students of Color, and Cultural Conflicts in the Classroom
MacArthur Award-winner Lisa Delpit critiques the teaching practices of many White teachers which do not address the educational needs of students of color. She also shares ways teachers can be better "cultural translators" and addresses recruitment, teacher training, and supervision. New Press, 1995. 304 pp. $15
Derman-Sparks L., & Phillips, C.B. Teaching/Learning Anti-Racism: A Developmental Approach
Provides both a "how-to" and a conceptual framework to help teachers and teacher trainees adapt anti-racism education for their educators. "The authors have offered us enlightenment, potential directions for action, and a level of hope. I do not know if the virus of racism/White supremacy can be eliminated. I believe that if it can, it will be in large measure because of the type of work presented here." Asa G. Hilliard, III, Georgia State University. Teachers College Press, 1997. 167 pp. $18
Donaldson, G. The Ville: Cops and Kids in Urban America
Documentary on the relationships between African American teenagers and police in Brownsville and East New York. Written from the perspectives of one youth and one police officer, whom the author followed for two years in their respective daily routines. Anchor, 1993. 405 pp.
Foster, M. Black Teachers on Teaching
A riveting and honest portrait of the politics and philosophies involved in the education of black children during the last fifty years. Black teachers go on record about mixed-race classrooms, the losses and gains accompanying desegregation, repeated cycles of attempted and abandoned reform efforts, and the differing attitudes and perceptions of black students among black and White teachers. The book offers insights into the methodologies, philosophies and experiences of a small but dedicated group of educators. New Press, 1997. 188 pp. $15
Garibaldi, A., Reed, W. & Willie, C. The Education of African-Americans
Contains an assessment of the educational status of African-Americans since 1940. Focuses on the connection between public policy and its impact on school reform. Includes an extensive evaluation of public spending programs (such as The Rockefeller Foundation) as well as discussions of institutional racism and class stratification. Greenwood Publishing Group, 1991.
Hollins, E. et al (Eds.) Teaching Diverse Populations: Formulating a Knowledge Base
This book presents current knowledge about teaching culturally diverse populations. SUNY, 1994. 289 pp.
hooks, b. Yearning: Race, Gender, and Cultural Politics
Recognized intellectual leader hooks examines the politics of race and gender. South End Press, 1990. (Look for other titles by hooks such as Teaching to Transgress.)
Katz, J. White Awareness: A Handbook for Anti-Racism Training
Classic text with many useful exercises for staff development. University of Oklahoma Press, 1979. O/P.
Kivel, P. Uprooting Racism: How White People Can Work for Racial Justice.
Features timely discussions of racism, and provides suggestions, advice, exercises and approaches for how White people can work to fight racism. New Society Publishers, 1996. 243 pp.
Kohl, H. I Won't Learn from You and Other Thoughts on Creative Maladjustment
Essays on the phenomenon of "not learning" or refusing to learn when a student's intelligence, dignity or integrity is compromised by a teacher, institution or a larger social mindset. The New Press, 1994. 160 pp. $12
Kuykendall, C. From Rage to Hope: Strategies for Reclaiming Black and Hispanic Students
Recommendations for school policies and practices. National Education Service, 1992.
Ladson-Billings, G. The Dreamkeepers: Successful Teachers of African American Children
Portraits of eight exemplary teachers who differ in personal style and methods but share an approach to teaching that affirms and strengthens cultural identity. Jossey-Bass, 1994. 187 pp. $17
Levine, D. et al. (Eds.) Rethinking Schools: An Agenda for Change
Highlights from the country's leading education reform journal. Sections on curricula, testing and tracking, national education policy, antibias education, and community. New Press, 1995. 284 pp. $16
Lindqvist, S. Skull Measurers' Mistake and Other Portraits of Men and Women Who Spoke Out Against Racism
Essays by twenty 19th century men and women who, while not themselves the victims of racism, went against the temper of the time to expose the many faces of prejudice. Hardback. New Press, 1995 182 pp. 22
Lowe, R. & Miner, B. Selling Out Our Schools: Vouchers, Markets and the Future of Public Education
Articles on major issues surrounding "school choice," vouchers and the effort to privatize our public schools. It also contains a special section on the conservative movement and its educational reform agenda. 88 pp. $5
Lutz, C. & Bartlett, L. Making Soldiers in Public Schools: An Analysis of the Army JROTC Program
Responding to recent, rapid growth of JROTC programs, particularly in the South and in schools with large minority populations, this booklet refutes claimed benefits of JROTC for students and schools. The authors argue that JROTC is at odds with the effort to provide safe, democratic schools that promote respect for others, critical thinking and basic academic skills. AFSC, 1995. 40 pp. $4
Martin, R. (Ed.) Practicing What We Teach: Confronting Diversity in Teacher Education
Combines theory with concrete classroom examples of critical multicultural teaching in higher education. Includes "Creating Classroom Environments for Change," "Teaching Whites About Racism," and "Multicultural Teacher Education for a Culturally Diverse Teaching Force." SUNY Press, 1995. 282 pp. $22
Martusewicz, R, et al. (Eds.) Inside Out: Contemporary Critical Perspectives in Education
Essays which help the reader look at education from the "inside" (the complex processes, relations, and methods that operate within schools) and from the "outside" (the larger social, political, economic, and historical forces that influence what goes on in schools.) St. Martin's Press, 1994. 307 pp.
Ng, R, et al. (Eds.). Anti-Racism, Feminism, and Critical Approaches to Education
Contributors from Canada and the United States address educational issues relevant to aboriginal peoples, people of color, and people of religious minorities in light of feminist and critical pedagogical theory. Bergin and Garvey, 1995. 171 pp.
Nieto, S. Affirming Diversity: The Sociopolitical Context of Multicultural Education
How personal, social, political, cultural, and educational factors interact to affect the success or failure of students. Offers a research-based rationale for multicultural education; case studies and a chapter on language diversity. Longman, 1996. 422 pp. $50
Ogbu, J. & Gibson, M. Minority Status and Schooling: A Comparative Study of Immigrant and Involuntary Minorities
This volume addresses the central question of why some minority groups do better in school than others. Case studies examine the school performance of Hispanic, Sikh, Turkish, Korean, West Indian, and Mexican immigrants, as well as African American and Native American students. Garland Publishing, 1991. 407 pp.
Olsen, L., et al. The Unfinished Journey: Restructuring Schools in a Diverse Society
This report encapsulates the findings of a research project designed to make recommendations on how to restructure our schools to address diversity and equity issues. California Tomorrow, 1994. 362 pp.
Paley, V.G. White Teacher
An introspective account of a kindergarten teacher's experience coming to terms with issues of race in her classroom. Harvard University Press, 1989. 142 pp. * $12
Perry, T. & Fraser, J. (Eds.). Freedom's Plow: Teaching in the Multicultural Classroom
"[In] Freedom's Plow we hear the honest voices of daily practice and we see new innovations in action. [Teachers'] stories give us a wealth of ideas." Rita Tenorio, co-editor, Rethinking Schools. Routledge, 1993. 309 pp. * $21
Rothenberg, P. (Ed.) Racism and Sexism: An Integrated Study
Anthology of articles on racism and sexism. St. Martin's Press, 1988. O/P
Sapon-Shevin, M. Playing Favorites: Gifted Education and the Disruption of Community
Examines how gifted education disrupts the classroom community, de-skills regular classroom teachers, and impairs the creation of a climate of inclusion. Sapon-Shevin suggests how schools can meet individual educational needs as well as the commitment to the education of all children. SUNY, 1994. 275 pp. *$20
Shor, I. Critical Teaching and Everyday Life
Practical and theoretical guide to adapting the methods of Brazilian educator Paulo Freire in the classroom. University of Chicago Press. 270 pp. * $13.
Shor, I. When Students Have Power: Negotiating Authority in a Critical Pedagogy
Shor tells the story of trying to share power with his students. Personal, practical, and theoretical, the book honestly confronts underlying tensions that many critical teachers will recognize. University of Chicago Press, 1996. 251 pp. *$14
Shor, I. (Ed.) Freire for the Classroom: A Sourcebook for Liberatory Teaching
An anthology of essays by teachers using Paulo Freire methods in their classrooms. The book offers critical theory side-by-side with actual reports of teaching practice. Heinemann, 1987. 237 pp.
Sleeter, C. Keepers of the American Dream
Study of how 30 teachers address cultural diversity in their own teaching and how they thought about various aspects of cultural and racial diversity. Falmer Press, 1992.
Sleeter, C. & Grant, C. Making Choices for Multicultural Education: Five Approaches to Race, Class, and Gender
A detailed description of the five major approaches used in multicultural education: teaching the exceptional and culturally different; human relations; single-group studies, multicultural education; and education that is multicultural and social reconstructionist. Prentice Hall, 1994. 262 pp.
Sleeter, C. & McClaren, P. (Eds). Multicultural Education, Critical Pedagogy, and the Politics of Difference
Collection of articles by Geneva Gay, Sonia Nieto, Antonia Darder, Donaldo Macedo, the editors and more on the politics and practice of multicultural education from a critical perspective. In this book, "the connections between multicultural education and critical pedagogy are brought into clear focus and illustrate how different ways of teaching and learning can benefit all students instead of just a few." Sandra M. Lawrence, Mount Holyoke College. SUNY Press, 1995. 465 pp.
Tatum, B. D. "Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?" and Other Conversations About Race
Dr. Tatum, professor at Mount Holyoke College and psychologist, challenges the ways we talk about race and the language we use. She highlights new ways of approaching successful dialogues about racism and provides students' observations and informed psychological investigations of why segregation and racism occur in the cafeteria - and in society. HarperCollins, 1997. 270 pp. *$13
Walker-Moffat, W. The Other Side of the Asian-American Success Story
Examines how the story of Asian American educational success deflects attention from the problems affecting Asian immigrant groups. Also contains concrete ways for schools to do a better job of educating all students by involving home and community resources. Jossey-Bass, 1995. 209 pp.
Walsh, C. (Ed). Education Reform and Social Change: Multicultural Voices, Struggles, and Visions
A theoretical and practical framework for school reform. Examples of parent/school collaborations. Authors include Peter Kiang, Sonia Nieto, Alma Flor Ada, Peter Negroni, Tony Baez, and more. Lawrence Erlbaum, 1996. 270 pp.
Woodson, C.G. The Mis-Education of the Negro
A classic text on racism in education. Originally published in 1933 and still relevant today. As Dr. Woodson says, "This crusade [to transform schools] is more important than the antilynching movement, because there would be no lynching if it did not start in the schoolroom. Why not exploit, enslave, or exterminate a class that everybody is taught to regard as inferior?" Africa World Press, 1990 (first published in 1933). 215 pp.
Yeboah, S. The Ideology of Racism
Detailed analysis of the history and ideology of racism. Hansib Publishing, 1988. O/P
Catalogs
Contact the groups below for a free copy of their catalog. More catalogs are listed in the section titled Videos.
AACP - Asian American Curriculum Project
Extensive selection of Asian American books for all ages. 234 Main Street, PO Box 1587, San Mateo, CA 94401, 800-874-2242, aacp@best.com, www.best.com/~aacp/
AFSC - American Friends Service Committee
Collection of fiction and nonfiction books and videos on a wide range of social justice issues. AFCS Literature Resources, 1501 Cherry Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102-1479, 888-588-2372, www.afsc.org
Children's Book Press
Diverse collection of award-winning, beautifully illustrated children's books. Many titles are bilingual. 246 First Street, Suite 101, San Francisco, CA 94105,415-995-2200.
Del Sol Books
Books (for children and teachers), cassettes, and videos in English and Spanish by Alma Flor Ada. Also includes children's books recommended by Alma Flor Ada. 29257 Bassett Road, Westlake, OH 44145, 888-335-7651.
Educators for Social Responsibility
Resources for conflict resolution, violence prevention, intergroup relations and character education. 23 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, 800-370-2515. www.esrnational.org
Labor Heritage Foundation
Videos, books and music on labor history and contemporary labor issues. 815 16th St., NW Suite 301, Washington, DC 20006.
National Women's History Project
History, literature, posters and videos on women for grades K-12. 7738 Bell Road, Windsor, CA 95492-8518, 707-838-6000, nwhp@aol.com, www.nwhp.org
Multicultural Media
Videos and CD's of music from around the world with an emphasis on the music of the people. RR3 Box 6655 Grainger Rd, Barre, VT, 05641, 802-223-1294.
Red Sea Press
Books on Africa by many publishers including Africa World Press. 11-D Princess Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648, 800-789-1898. www.africanworld.com
Resource Center on the Americas
Classroom resources on Central and South America, including a strong selection of works on the experience of immigrants. 317 Seventeenth Ave. SE, Minneapolis,MN 55414, 612-276-0788. www.americas.org/rcta/
Rethinking Schools
Every educator should subscribe to Rethinking Schools for up-to-date reports and analysis on all aspects of school reform, including school funding, unions, curriculum, parental involvement, anti-racisit education and more. Also features teaching ideas and resources. Quartly. $15/yr. Excellent publications on teaching and school reform. 1001 E. Keefe, Milwaukee, WI 53212, 800-669-4192, www.rethinkingschools.org
School Improvement Catalog
Resources for parents, school staff and the community from the Center for Law and Education on school reform. Lots of practical guides. 1875 Connecticut Avenue NW, #510, Washington, DC 20009, 202-986-3000 www.cleweb.org
Smithsonian Folkways: A World of Sound
Recordings from throughout North America and the world. Visit the website for video clips, sound bites and detailed information. 955 L'Enfant Plaza, Suite 7300, Wash., DC 20560, 202-357-2700, folkways@aol.com, www.si.edu/folkways
Teachers & Writers
Books on the teaching of writing by creative teachers and writers. 5 Union Square West, New York, NY 10003-3306, 888-BOOKS-TW, www.twc.org
Teaching for Change
The best collection of resources for school reform from a multicultural, anti-racist perspective. Teaching for Change, PO Box 73038, Washington, DC 20056, 800-763-9131, orders@teachingforchange.org, www.teachingforchange.org
WEEA - Women's Educational Equity Act
Large collection of resources for schools to promote gender equity in education. 55 Chapel Street C97, Newton, MA 02458, 800-225-3088, www.edc.org/WomensEquity
CD Roms
American Journey: History in Your Hands
A five-disc series with the following titles: The African American Experience, The Asian American Experience, The Hispanic-American Experience, The Immigrant Experience and Women in America. Each disk has a wealth of primary source photos, illustrations and text documents. Produced by Primary Source Media. 12 Lunar Drive, Woodbridge, CT 06525. 800-444-0799.
Who Built America: From the Centennial Celebration of 1876 to the Great War of 1914.
Hundreds of adventures take students behind the printed page and back in time into the lives of the ordinary women and men who built this country. History comes to life with photos, oral history interviews, music, speeches, poetry, charts, graphs, and even many of the earliest moving pictures ever recorded. American Social History Project. Windows and MAC versions available. * $50.
Journals
The following are just a few of the journals which provide a perspective and facts often absent from the mainstream press. The journals are listed by theme, although many address multiple topics.
Africa
African Link: The Magazine of African Roots.
African Link is a quarterly magazine that analyzes issues on Africa. It covers political, economic, cultural & social issues. $14/yr. PO Box 5132, NY, NY 10185-0056.
Domestic and International News
Dollars and Sense.
The economics magazine for non-economists. De-mystifies economics and provides a left analysis of a variety of trends including free trade, unemployment, school funding, the deficit, consumer debt, taxes, the environment, the decline of US manufacturing and much more. Ideal for students. Bimonthly. $18.95/yr. ind., $42/yr. inst. 1 Summer Street, Sommerville, MA 02143, 617-628-8411, www.igc.apc.org/dollars/
The Nation.
Published since 1865, The Nation provides consistent, up-to-date news, analysis and book/film reviews. Weekly. $48/yr. 72 Fifth Avenue, 5th floor, New York, NY 10011, 212-242-8400, natad@aol.com.
New Internationalist.
Each month the magazine focuses on a specific issue from a global perspective, such as hunger, the arms trade, the drug wars, multinational corporations and others. Monthly. $34 per year. 1011 Bloor Street West, Suite 300, Toronto, ON Canada, M6H 1M1. Sample issue on request.
Z Magazine.
Reports and articles on domestic and US policy. Often features articles by authors such as bell hooks and Noam Chomsky. Monthly. $26/yr. 18 Millfield St., Woods Hole, MA 02543, 508-548-9063, lydia.sargent@lbbs.org
Education
Action for Better Schools.
Reports on actions by parents and teachers to reform schools with an emphasis on social justice. Quarterly publication for National Coalition of Education Activists members. For brochure, write to NCEA, PO Box 679, Rhinebeck, NY 12572, 914-876-4580, RFBS@aol.com
Fairtest Examiner.
Reports and critiques on K-12, university admissions and employment testing practices and alternatives. Quarterly. $30/yr. ind, $45/inst. 342 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139, 617-864-4810, fairtest@aol.com, www.fairtest.org
Journal of Negro Education
Published since 1932, the journal presents articles with current research and analysis about policies and practices impacting the education of African Americans. Quarterly. $16/yr. ind, $28/yr. inst. P.O. Box 311, Howard University, Washington, DC 20059, 202-806-8120.
Multicultural Education.
Journal on multicultural education. Quarterly. $40/yr. ind., $60/yr. inst. Caddo Gap Press, 3145 Geary Blvd., San Francisco, CA 94118, 415-392-1911, caddogap@aol.com
Not for Sale!
Published by the Center for Commercial Free Education, this newsletter provides information about the work of teacher, parent and student activists across the country. Contact for subscription information and a list of publications such as Not for Sale: Student Action Guide. 1714 Franklin St. #100-306, Oakland, CA 94612, 800-UNPLUG-1, unplug@igc.org
Our Schools/Our Selves: A Magazine for Canadian Education Activists.
Many of the articles are of interest to teachers in the US too. Addresses all aspects of schooling including multicultural education, tracking, vocational education, school funding, etc. Bimonthly. $46/yr ind, $60/yr inst. (Canadian) 107 Earl Grey Road, PO Box 25215 Stn Brm B, Toronto, Ontario, M7Y 4M1.
Radical Teacher: a socialist and feminist journal on the theory and practice of teaching.
Each issue offers thought-provoking analytical essays, literature, classroom exercises, and a resource guide by school teachers and university professors. Special issues dedicated to Working-Class Studies, Lesbian/Gay/Queer Studies, and Disabilities Studies. Tri-annual. $14/yr. PO Box 383316, Harvard Square Station, Cambridge,MA 02238.
Rethinking Schools.
Every educator should subscribe to Rethinking Schools for up-to-date reports and analysis on all aspects of school reform including school funding, unions, curriculum, parental involvement, anti-racist education and more. Also features teaching ideas and resources. Quarterly. $12.50/yr. 1001 E. Keefe Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53212, 800-669-4192, RSBusiness@aol.com, www.rethinkingschools.org
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