See No, Hear No, Speak No Truth: How Whiteness Works Against Racial Justice in Schools (Poster 5)

• In Event: AERA Poster Session Two
  In Poster Session: Teachers and School Leaders: Realities and Complexities in Today's Educational System

Abstract

This paper draws from two qualitative studies that interrogated phenomena such as fraught relationships in school engagement for Black parents and the burnout of teachers who are doing antiracist work into conversation with one another, through the lens of recent political moments. The authors utilize critical race theory and critical whiteness studies to focus on the effects that occur when racial justice is “performed.” Rather than being coincidental, the fallout that occurs after performances of racial justice is unfortunately predictable, when viewed through rich theoretical traditions. The authors discuss the findings as it relates to the importance of reimaging the relationships between parents and reinvigorating teachers during anti-racist work in pursuit of truth.

Authors

• Pete M. Newlove, University of Colorado - Denver
  Presenting Author

• Danielle Walker, University of Colorado - Denver
  Presenting Author