This week, we’re diving into the intersection of literacy, power, and equity—a crucial lens for understanding the systemic barriers within education. As you engage with the readings and materials, I encourage you to reflect on how access to literacy and quality education shapes opportunities, agency, and justice.
Readings & Supplementary Materials:
📖 Literacy and Power – Chapter 5: "Equity and Education" (pp. 93–115)
🎥 Documentary: 13th by Ava DuVernay (Available on Netflix, free with a trial)
📰 Article: "The School-to-Prison Pipeline Explained" by ACLU
Tuesday Small Chat (Feb. 25):
💬 What role does literacy play in equity today?
Join our discussion as we explore how literacy—or the lack of access to it—can create barriers to opportunity and reinforce systemic inequities. Consider how literacy connects to power, policy, and social mobility in both historical and modern contexts.
Discussion Questions (Due Thursday, Feb. 27):
1️⃣ How does inequity in education perpetuate power imbalances?
2️⃣ What are some ways to dismantle the school-to-prison pipeline?
As you respond, think critically about how policies, disciplinary practices, and systemic structures contribute to these issues. How do factors like funding disparities, standardized testing, and access to special education services shape these inequities? What role can educators, policymakers, and students play in challenging these systems?
Looking forward to your insights! Let’s engage deeply and push these conversations forward.
See you in discussion! ✨
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