Pedagogies of Resistance: Reflecting on the Successes and Challenges of Humanizing Classrooms in a Time of Standardization and Accountability

School systems in the U.S., particularly in urban contexts, often mirror, reinforce, and maintain the systemic oppression that exists outside classroom walls. As teachers committed to justice and equity, the authors attempted to resist the historically oppressive institution of schooling and imagine new possibilities for learning. The authors found strength and direction by collaborating with each other, listening to their school communities, and reflecting on the work of esteemed educators, particularly educators of color. In this chapter, the authors share their struggles, successes, and new understandings to contribute to ongoing conversations about education justice. ...Read more