52.075 - Toward Justice: An Illustrative Example of a University–School Partnership Designed to Advance an Agenda for Transforming Black Education

Session Type: Symposium

Abstract

This session presents a collaboration to improve teaching and learning for African American students in South Bend, Indiana, where nearly 70% of students are eligible for free or reduced meals, and 35% are African American. Partners have worked to develop professional development for teachers and summer enrichment programs for P-12 students. These opportunities include novice teachers preparing to teach heritage-rich African American students “in context” (Darling Hammond & Snyder, 2000). Presenters discuss their roles in the partnership, the work, and its impact. The chair and the discussant will summarize how these collective efforts have the potential to transform teaching and learning in the school district and improve how we think about mutually beneficial university-school partnerships.

Sub Unit

• SIG-Research Focus on Black Education

Chair

• Marvin Lynn, Indiana University - South Bend

Papers

• I've Got Race on My Mind! Critical Race Theory as an Impetus for Doing Impactful Work on Behalf of African American Children - Marvin Lynn, Indiana University - South Bend

• Reflection of a School Administrator on Achieving Justice for African American Youth Through Collaborations With a Local University - G. David Moss, South Bend Community School Corporation

• Summer Literacy Enrichment Experiences for Struggling Middle School Students - Hope Smith Davis, Indiana University - South Bend

• Engaging Low-Income African American Students and Novice Teachers in Hands-On Science Curriculum - Leslie Wesley, South Bend Community School Corporation

Discussant

• Stuart Greene, University of Notre Dame