Potpourri
True or false
100

The Burning House was written to challenge White educators? T or F

False. The book was written to uncover how racism impacts Black males in schools. This can impact teachers regardless of race, including Black ones.

100

The #1 key in working with Black males is building relationships.

False. There is no #1 key.  Just because you have amazing relationships does not mean they will learn. 

200

What are some of the main issues confronting Black males in the text?

Answers will vary..

200

Special education classifications are not real, according to the author.

False

300

What does it mean to be a fire fighter.

Answers will vary.

300

The author suggests that access to the middle class is a different educational goal than ending white supremacy.

True.

400

What inspired the title of the text?

The text was inspired by a 5/8/1967 interview by MLK.

400

Name a few components of a viable restorative justice program. 

p158-159

500

Why is the legacy of slavery and anti-literacy laws relevant to the problems Black children face in literacy. 

Answers can vary. However, low expectations for Black children are carried over from the history of slavery. There can be no penalty for Black illiteracy if it was once the norm.

500

Daily double

Williams hates charter schools and the charter movement?

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