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Book Synopsis: AACTE 2023 Gloria J. Ladson-Billings Outstanding Book AwardJim Crow’s Pink Slip exposes the decades-long repercussions of a too-little-known result of resistance to the Brown v. Board of Education decision: the systematic dismissal of Black educators from public schools. In 1954, the Supreme Court’s Brown decision ended segregated schooling in the United States, but regrettably, as documented in congressional testimony and transcripts, it also ended the careers of a generation of highly qualified and credentialed Black teachers and principals. In the Deep South and northern border states over the decades following Brown, Black schools were illegally closed and Black educators were displaced en masse. As educational policy and leadership expert Leslie T. Fenwick deftly demonstrates, the effects of these changes stand contrary to the democratic ideals of an integrated society and equal educational opportunity for all students.
Jim Crow’s Pink Slip provides a trenchant account of how tremendous the loss to the US educational system was and continues to be. Despite efforts of the NAACP and other civil rights organizations, congressional hearings during the Nixon administration, and antiracist activism of the 21st century, the problems fomented after Brown persist. The book draws the line from the past injustices to problems that the educational system grapples with today: not simply the underrepresentation of Black teachers and principals, but also salary reductions, teacher shortages, and systemic inequality. By engaging with the complicated legacy of the Brown decision, Fenwick illuminates a crucial chapter in education history. She also offers policy prescriptions aimed at correcting the course of US education, supporting educators, and improving workforce quality and diversity.
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Discover the untold story of Black principal and teacher leadership in Jim Crow's Pink Slip: The Untold Story of Black Principal and Teacher Leadership. Winner of the prestigious AACTE 2023 Gloria J. Ladson-Billings Outstanding Book Award, this groundbreaking book sheds light on the systematic dismissal of Black educators from public schools in the aftermath of the Brown v. Board of Education decision.
Uncover the decades-long repercussions of resistance to desegregation as author Leslie T. Fenwick exposes the illegal closure of Black schools and the mass displacement of highly qualified and credentialed Black teachers and principals. Through congressional testimony and transcripts, Fenwick delves into the detrimental effects of these changes, which contradict the democracy and equal educational opportunity that our society values.
Jim Crow's Pink Slip provides a powerful account of the magnitude of the loss to the US educational system and its ongoing impact. Despite the efforts of organizations like the NAACP and the lessons learned from congressional hearings and antiracist activism, the problems persist today. From the underrepresentation of Black teachers and principals to salary reductions, teacher shortages, and systemic inequality, Fenwick draws a direct line from past injustices to current challenges.
By engaging with the complex legacy of the Brown decision, Fenwick not only illuminates a crucial chapter in education history but also offers policy prescriptions to address the issues plaguing the US education system. Support educators, improve workforce quality, and enhance diversity with the insights and solutions presented in Jim Crow's Pink Slip.
Take action now and order Jim Crow's Pink Slip for an eye-opening exploration of the impact of Black educator displacement and a roadmap for creating positive change in our education system. Order now to join the movement towards equal educational opportunity for all.
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