"You a Lie!" Dismantling Political Influence Within Equity-Based Frameworks in Education

Session Type: Paper Session

Abstract

Building on the theme, Interrogating Consequential Education Research In Pursuit of Truth, this session explores the current political landscape that obstructs truth through legislation, fear, and misinformation in the field of education. More specifically, key analytical research frameworks such as Critical Race Theory, Culturally Relevant Pedagogy, Equity focused frameworks, etc., have been criminalized by conservative groups and organizations that rely on dishonest hegemonic approaches to influence perspectives regarding the aforementioned frameworks. We endeavor to discuss how this obstruction has impacted scholarly work, teaching, and service across multiple educational disciplines. We discuss methods to address this smear campaign to create meaningful educational experiences for students and future scholars that support social justice, equity, and critical analysis of systemic racism in education.

Sub Unit

• SIG-Politics of Education

Chair

• DeMarcus A Jenkins, University of Pennsylvania

Papers

• Considered Armed and Dangerous: Critical Race Theory Truth-Telling to Protect, Survive, and Thrive in the Academy - Cecilia Elizabeth Suarez, Tulane University

• Status Quo or Innovation? Reimagining Teacher Education in Hostile Times - Cory T. Brown, The Ohio State University - Newark

• Dismantling the Narrative: Beyond Navigating, Silver Bullets, and Quick Fixes in Science Education - Vanessa Diane Dodo Seriki, Morgan State University

• Using Racial Realism and Rules of Racial Standing as Political Tools to Navigate Anti–Critical Race Theory Censorship - Christopher L. Busey, United Soccer League

• "And the Truth Shall Set You Free": On the Black Intellectual Tradition - Kevin Lawrence Henry, University of Wisconsin - Madison

Discussant

• Judy A. Alston, Miami University (OH)