The School-to-Prison Pipeline: Can We Create More Equitable Pathways for Black Students?

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The book examines the dehumanization of young Black men and boys in educational settings, highlighting the detrimental effects this has on their identity and self-worth. It argues that Black educators play a crucial role in empowering Black students to resist narratives of inferiority perpetuated by predominantly white teaching staff. The author references a disturbing incident involving a teacher who proclaimed white superiority, illustrating the urgent need for a shift in how race and identity are addressed in classrooms.