Black Lives Matter at School | Denisha Jones & Jesse Hagopian

Black Lives Matter at School: An Uprising for Educational Justice

Edited by Denisha Jones & Jesse Hagopian

Extended Synopsis

Black Lives Matter at School is a foundational collection of accounts from educators, students, and activists who are redefining racial justice within the American education system. Since 2016, this movement has established an annual week of action to challenge systemic inequality and advocate for educational justice. This anthology provides a critical analysis of the lessons learned during this uprising, offering a blueprint for building anti-racist school environments.

The volume features contributions from prominent voices such as Bettina Love, who argues for abolitionist teaching, and Brian Jones, who provides historical context for the ongoing struggle for civil rights in schools. Through a compilation of essays, interviews, poems, and resolutions, the text explores the role of teacher unions in anti-racism and shares grassroots strategies used across the country. It serves as both a historical record and a practical resource for those seeking to dismantle institutional bias in education.

Reader Targeting

• Educators & Administrators: Professionals seeking practical frameworks for implementing anti-racist curriculum and policy.
• Academic Researchers: Students of sociology, education, and civil rights history focused on modern social movements.
• Parent-Teacher Organizations: Community members looking for resources to support educational equity in local districts.

Accolades & Awards

• Endorsed by Ibram X. Kendi as an "essential resource for an antiracist school system."
• Features a foreword by Opal Tometi, co-founder of the Black Lives Matter Global Network.

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