Florsheims and Freedom

Two weeks ago, I flagged a taxi to DC's Union Station from my office near Eastern Market. The past few months, I have made a point of talking with my taxi drivers about Uber, the increasingly popular ride-sharing service that is outlawed in some states and celebrated in others. Since this cab was uber-free, I asked the driver about himself and his day and DC. Luckily, he was eager to share. As we drove from Eastern Market to Union Station, he explained...

Actively Healing and Preventing Soul Wounds

I have discussed the need for self-reflection and self-education before any effective action can be taken to end inequalities in our schools and really our world. Angela Valenzuela’s essay “Uncovering Internalized Oppression” gives insight into how this self-work translates into practical skills within our classrooms. Inequalities left unaddressed in our schools and society manifest themselves in many ways. Valenzuela focuses on one of these manifestations...

Race Trumps Social Class! -Shelda Raymonvil

My previous posts focused on the benefits of organized activities in relation to social class and how concerted cultivation is ideal for future success when navigating institutions. I now come to the point in the text where Lareau addresses the intersection of race and class. Photo courtesy: www.childrensdefense.planyourlegacy.org Lareau's main focus throughout the text is on social class in relation to navigating institutions. Therefore,...

In the Game of Equal Education Nice Guys Cause Students to Finish Last

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