Historicizing Black, Brown, and Indigenous Teachers’ Sustainment in the Twin Cities

• In Event: BIPOC Teacher Resistance and Solidarity

Abstract

This research project aimed to address the systemic challenges faced by Black, Brown, and Indigenous (BBI) educators in the Twin Cities. The project seeks to illuminate historical and sociopolitical contexts surrounding their experiences, contextualize educational policies impacting their recruitment and retention, and transform decision-makers' perspectives to sustain these educators. Utilizing archival methodologies, the study explored primary sources to understand the journeys of BBI educators. Initial findings suggest that historical analysis is crucial to sustainment efforts, and historical knowledge can challenge contemporary understandings of educational challenges. The study's significance lies in historicizing systemic exclusion to advance equity and justice for Black, Brown, and Indigenous educators.

Authors

• Nathaniel D. Stewart, University of Minnesota

• Darrius A. Stanley, University of Minnesota

• Aditi Rajendran, University of Minnesota

• Alyssa Parr, University of Minnesota

• Channel Lowery, University of Minnesota

• Diedra W. Carlson, University of Minnesota