Race, Inequality and Social Justice in American K-12 Education

3 units

This course exposes students to racial injustices in the K to 12 education system in the US. In this course, students will learn how to use a critical racial lens to understand the educational experiences of children, youth, and families in the US. Students will learn to center critical research on racism that involves drawing on a social science lens to provide a theoretical, historical, and empirical overview when developing interventions, curriculum, and engaging in community organizing efforts. Students will also learn how to address the needs of marginalized and oppressed children, youth, and families in the K to 12 education system. This course is intended to prepare students to think critically about how racism impacts children, youth, and families when working with stakeholders who serve this population.