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The Critical Black Studies Reader is a ground-breaking volume whose aim is to criticalize and reenvision Black Studies through a critical lens. The book not only stretches the boundaries of knowledge and understanding of issues critical to the Black experience, it creates a theoretical grounding that is intersectional in its approach. Our notion of Black Studies is neither singularly grounded in African American Studies nor on traditional notions of the Black experience. Though situated work in this field has historically
grappled with the question of where are we? in Black...

The Critical Black Studies Reader is a ground-breaking volume whose aim is to criticalize and reenvision Black Studies through a critical lens. The book not only stretches the boundaries of knowledge and understanding of issues critical to the Black experience, it creates a theoretical grounding that is intersectional in its approach. Our notion of Black Studies is neither singularly grounded in African American Studies nor on traditional notions of the Black experience. Though situated work in this field has historically
grappled with the question of where are we? in Black...

So much of the heated debate about education is about improving systems from without; this is a book intended to guide and inspire those who choose to lead from within, written by a woman who has led successfully for students in poverty in spite of daunting challenges. Wayman's narrative-driven book highlights the intersection of strong visionary and strategic thinking with on-the-ground, day-to-day implementation, highlighting the real stories of students and educators in low-income schools. While she is guided by clear principles and values, Wayman stresses the critical importance of...

The third edition of this book analyzes over 165 films distributed throughout the United States over the last 80 years to construct a theory of curriculum in the movies that is grounded in cultural studies and critical pedagogy. The portrayal of teachers in popular motion pictures is based on individual efforts rather than collective action and relies on codes established by stock characters and predictable plots, which precludes meaningful struggle. These conventions ensure the ultimate outcome of the screen narratives and almost always leave the educational institutions - which represent...

This book will take a look at how God hooks up with the person who is open for His guidance. This book is derived from my Doctoral Ministry project with United Theological Seminary. It shows how leaders can lead others into a paradigm of change for the twenty-first century. It is practical and an easy read for all ages.

Each chapter is designed to show how hooking up with the Holy can lead to liberation and wholeness. It gives a brief history of my conversion story, call to ministry, and how my values were shaped in dealing with the Holy. It also deals with how God brings about...

- What drives school leaders?
- What do they do on a day to day basis?
- What helps or constrains their decision-making?
- What keeps them focused amidst challenges?
Rather than applying theory to practice, Exploring School Leadership in England and the Caribbean draws on how school leaders practice and experience their own leadership. Paul Miller draws on case studies from Jamaica and England to explore what it means to be a school leader and explores a wide-range of issues, including accountability, performativity, inclusion and multiculturalism, technology, staffing...