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Emancipating Education: Considerations of Deferred Dreams and Visions for Change
Hardcover
Series: Counterpoints, Book 571
PhilosophyGeneral EducationGeneral Sociology
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ISBN13: 9781636679174
Publisher: Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publi
Pages: 196
Weight: 0.95
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
At a time when traditional schooling systems perpetuate inequality and suppress student agency, this groundbreaking collection offers bold visions for transforming education from the ground up. Moving beyond surface-level reforms, contributors challenge fundamental assumptions about what schools are and what they could become.
From democratic free schools and anarchist learning networks to Indigenous knowledge systems and radical pedagogies of liberation, these diverse voices reimagine education as a tool for collective liberation rather than social control. The collection features innovative approaches including street art as curriculum, emergent strategy pedagogy, dual language programs that challenge English-only hegemony, and inclusive strategies that center students with disabilities.
Drawing from an array of theories, including critical race theory, feminist epistemology, anarchism, and environmental justice frameworks, the authors demonstrate how authentic learning occurs when students are empowered to question authority, imagine alternatives, and create change. Contributors include educators, activists, artists, and scholars who dare to envision educational spaces that honor human dignity and foster genuine engagement over compliance.
As climate catastrophe, systemic racism, and growing authoritarianism demand engaged learners capable of collective action, this collection provides vital insights into creating more just, sustainable, and liberatory educational futures. Essential reading for anyone committed to educational transformation.
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