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Counternarratives of Intergenerational Legacies of Violence: Decriminalizing Students of Color in Early Childhood Education

Sat, April 15, 9:50 to 11:20am CDT (9:50 to 11:20am CDT), Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park, Floor: Lobby Level, Cuvee Room

Session Type: Symposium

Abstract

This session presents four studies examining the historical precedents and contemporary experiences of race-based disciplinary practices in U.S. early childhood education (ECE). Grounded on multiple data sources and rigorous literature analysis, the papers highlight the counter-narratives from preschool students and teachers of color not only to reveal their oppressed experiences in racialized educational institutions but also to provide examples of their critical reflection and transformative actions in decriminalizing and humanizing ECE.

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