Critical Race Theory and the Perspectives of Black Men Teachers in the Los Angeles Public Schools

Used critical race theory to examine black male teachers' perspectives on their racial identity in relation to their connection and responsibility toward students, noting trends in educational research and theory (black teachers as invisible or inconsequential and more nuanced understandings of...

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Published in:Equity & excellence in education 2002-05, Vol.35 (2), p.119-130
Main Author: Lynn, Marvin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Black Teachers
Critical Race Theory
Elementary Secondary Education
Los Angeles County Schools CA
Males
Public Schools
Racial Identification
Role Models
Social Change
Teacher Role
Teacher Student Relationship
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Summary:Used critical race theory to examine black male teachers' perspectives on their racial identity in relation to their connection and responsibility toward students, noting trends in educational research and theory (black teachers as invisible or inconsequential and more nuanced understandings of black teachers' roles in urban schools). Black male teachers reported clearly understanding the relationship between teaching and social change. (SM)
ISSN:1066-5684
1547-3457
DOI:10.1080/713845287