Plenary Session - We Gon’ Be Alright, But That Ain’t Alright: Abolitionist Teaching and the Pursuit of Educational Freedom

Session Submission Type: Plenary Session

Abstract

Dr. Love’s talk will discuss the struggle and the possibilities of committing ourselves to an abolitionist goal of educational freedom, not reform. Abolitionist Teaching is built on the creativity, imagination, boldness, ingenuity, and rebellious spirit and methods of abolitionists to demand and fight for an educational system where all students are thriving, not simply surviving.

Content Area

• LRA Annual Conference

Chair

• Gholnecsar 'Gholdy' Muhammad, Georgia State University

Presenter

• Bettina Love, University of Georgia