Carving a Path in the Unknown: A Journey of Uprooting Whiteness

• In Event: Toward Transforming a Teacher Education Program: Uprooting Whiteness, Replanting Seeds of Racial Justice and Equity

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to describe a College of Education’s journey to uproot inequitable systemic structures that support racism and white supremacy while replanting seeds of racial justice and equity. This presentation will provide information about the context of actions taken overtime to change the trajectory of systemic racism in the College. Specific examples of disrupting policies, practices, and traditions will be provided. Additionally, the outcomes of the movement towards the transformation of a teacher education program grounded racial justice and equity will be shared.

Authors

• Robbie Burnett, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities

• Beth Beschorner, Minnesota State University - Mankato