Reading, Writing, and Racism

In Reading, Writing, and Racism, educator Bree Picower explores the systemic nature of racist curriculum in education, arguing that it reflects the deep-rooted presence of White supremacy rather than isolated incidents from individual teachers. Drawing on her experience in teacher education, Picower emphasizes the need for White teachers to reframe their understanding of race to promote racial justice. Through current examples and institutional strategies, she highlights how teacher education programs can be restructured to foster a more equitable approach to teaching about race, aiming to disrupt ingrained racial hierarchies in schools.