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Punished for Dreaming: How School Reform Harms Black Children and How We Heal by Bettina L. Love
maralyons's review
5.0
Punished for Dreaming is an eye-opening, phenomenal book about the terrible consequences of racist school reform policies in the US since the 1980s. It is in the same vein as The New Jim Crow, Caste, and The Sum Of Us.
Over the last 40 odd years, so many policies have been put into place that have hurt the lives of black and brown children. From the War on Drugs, harsh carceral policies, increased focus on standardized testing, philanthropic overreach, and privatization of schools for profit. I was largely unaware of the consequences of Brown vs. the Board of Education, which forced the integration of schools in the 1960s.
Though this is presented as an overwhelmingly positive ruling, 38,000 black teachers lost their jobs because of how the policies were implemented. Though Punished for Dreaming spells out myriad injustices, it is hopeful and inspiring. Improving education for black and brown children will improve it for all children. Everyone should read this book. I listened to the audiobook, which was perfectly narrated by Karen Chilton, with an introduction read by the author.
Thank you, NetGalley, and the publishers for providing this ebook and audiobook ARC. All thoughts are my own.
Over the last 40 odd years, so many policies have been put into place that have hurt the lives of black and brown children. From the War on Drugs, harsh carceral policies, increased focus on standardized testing, philanthropic overreach, and privatization of schools for profit. I was largely unaware of the consequences of Brown vs. the Board of Education, which forced the integration of schools in the 1960s.
Though this is presented as an overwhelmingly positive ruling, 38,000 black teachers lost their jobs because of how the policies were implemented. Though Punished for Dreaming spells out myriad injustices, it is hopeful and inspiring. Improving education for black and brown children will improve it for all children. Everyone should read this book. I listened to the audiobook, which was perfectly narrated by Karen Chilton, with an introduction read by the author.
Thank you, NetGalley, and the publishers for providing this ebook and audiobook ARC. All thoughts are my own.
donasbooks's review
5.0
Full review on my blog!
Thank you to the author Bettina L. Love, publishers St. Martin's Press, and as always NetGalley, for an advance digital copy of ᴘᴜɴɪsʜᴇᴅ ғᴏʀ ᴅʀᴇᴀᴍɪɴɢ . All views are mine.
Black life in America is itself a trigger, from the moment you open your eyes in the morning until you close them at night—and even then, your nightmares are White rage and violence. Loc. 3808
This is a book about education and about how racism in the US prohibits black students from accessing the vast educational resources that belong to every child in this country as a national right, how the lack of access to proper education affects these students' entire lives, and the reparations the author proposes to begin correcting the educational deficit black students have historically been forced to accept.
Beautifully organized and composed, ᴘᴜɴɪsʜᴇᴅ ғᴏʀ ᴅʀᴇᴀᴍɪɴɢ is not just a brave source of excellent content, it's also a pleasure to read. Whether you're reading this because you're a book lover looking for a great nonfiction book, or you're a sociology student reading for assignment, you'll appreciate Love's accessible and readable style, her deep passion, and amazing treatment of her topic!
Sometimes, you come across a book that is deeply moving, inspiring, and full of amazing value. For me, ᴘᴜɴɪsʜᴇᴅ ғᴏʀ ᴅʀᴇᴀᴍɪɴɢ is one of these books. Love teaches so much, and clearly, about instructional racism.
Three (or more) things I loved:
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2. The American myth of education: My family, like many others, bought into the American myth that education would be the great equalizer— that obtaining a “good” education would keep their children safe and afford them their piece of the American dream. loc. 957
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Read the rest on my blog!
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4. I appreciate the acknowledgement of disability as a compounding factor.
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Rating:
Thank you to the author Bettina L. Love, publishers St. Martin's Press, and as always NetGalley, for an advance digital copy of ᴘᴜɴɪsʜᴇᴅ ғᴏʀ ᴅʀᴇᴀᴍɪɴɢ . All views are mine.
Black life in America is itself a trigger, from the moment you open your eyes in the morning until you close them at night—and even then, your nightmares are White rage and violence. Loc. 3808
This is a book about education and about how racism in the US prohibits black students from accessing the vast educational resources that belong to every child in this country as a national right, how the lack of access to proper education affects these students' entire lives, and the reparations the author proposes to begin correcting the educational deficit black students have historically been forced to accept.
Beautifully organized and composed, ᴘᴜɴɪsʜᴇᴅ ғᴏʀ ᴅʀᴇᴀᴍɪɴɢ is not just a brave source of excellent content, it's also a pleasure to read. Whether you're reading this because you're a book lover looking for a great nonfiction book, or you're a sociology student reading for assignment, you'll appreciate Love's accessible and readable style, her deep passion, and amazing treatment of her topic!
Sometimes, you come across a book that is deeply moving, inspiring, and full of amazing value. For me, ᴘᴜɴɪsʜᴇᴅ ғᴏʀ ᴅʀᴇᴀᴍɪɴɢ is one of these books. Love teaches so much, and clearly, about instructional racism.
Three (or more) things I loved:
...
2. The American myth of education: My family, like many others, bought into the American myth that education would be the great equalizer— that obtaining a “good” education would keep their children safe and afford them their piece of the American dream. loc. 957
...
Read the rest on my blog!
...
4. I appreciate the acknowledgement of disability as a compounding factor.
...
Rating:
kellymarcella's review
5.0
Dr. Love's insightful analysis of the harmful history of school reforms in the United States is a must read for those wanting to understand the structural racism of institutions and programs related to education and the harms they continue to perpetuate on Black and racialized peoples. This is a must read for those who want to understand the ways in which these systems oppress in order to fight for justice, antiracism and equity.
tracithomas's review against another edition
5.0
This was really smart well argued and reasoned. Bettina L. Love is a clear communicator and I learned a ton reading this book. A big yes from me.
stephanieclaire's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0