A review by snapplespice
Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools by Monique Morris

4.0

The interviews flow seamlessly into the claims made by the author and highlight many of the obstacles facing Black girls in US schools today. As a teacher, I feel that the author acknowledges the struggles educators face while also calling out the disfunction within our education system. I appreciate the Q&A resource at the end, especially the step-by-step answer given to students who wonder about what to do when being “picked on” by a teacher. My only complaint would be that I’d like to hear more from girls who are often “in trouble” in public schools but have not been incarcerated. While I found that perspective to be enlightening, I wish more of a voice had been given to girls who struggle within traditional public schools.