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Here's Where It Gets Interesting

The Myth of Educational Reform with Dr. Bettina Love

Sep 6, 2023
Dr. Bettina Love, Professor at Teachers College, Columbia University discusses the challenges and limitations of educational reform, including chronic school underfunding, high stakes testing, teacher retention, and the historical denial of education to Black people.
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Bettina Love

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  • The loss of Black teachers after school integration had a profound impact on education and representation.
  • Teacher retention crisis in the US is exacerbated by low salaries, high workloads, and lack of support for educators.

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Black Community's Role in Funding Schools

In the post-Civil War era, Black communities played a significant role in funding schools. Despite being denied education during slavery, they took it upon themselves to establish and support thousands of schools in the South. Black teachers were highly skilled and dedicated, often going above and beyond to provide the best education for their students. However, after schools integrated, Black educators were largely excluded from white schools, leading to a collapse of their influence in the Black community. This loss of Black teachers had a profound impact on education and representation.

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