“Currently, “minority” students represent a majority in all but two of our twenty-five largest cities, and by some estimates, the turn of the century will find up to 40 percent nonwhite children in American classrooms. At the same time, the… — Lisa Delpit Copy Share Image
“Currently, “minority” students represent a majority in all but two of our twenty-five largest cities, and by some estimates, the turn of the century… — Lisa Delpit Copy Share
When one 'we' gets to determine standards for all 'we's' then some 'we's' are in trouble. — Lisa Delpit Copy Share
Progressive white teachers seem to say to their black students 'Let me help you find your voice. I promise not to criticize one note… — Lisa Delpit Copy Share
“If there’s someone who doesn’t understand what I’m teaching, I try to understand who they are. A” — Lisa Delpit Copy Share
If the curriculum we use to teach our children does not connect in positive ways to the culture young people bring to school, it… — Lisa Delpit Copy Share
We do not really see through our eyes or hear through our ears, but through our beliefs. — Lisa Delpit Copy Share
We do not really see through our eyes or hear through our ears, but through our beliefs. To put our beliefs on hold is… — Lisa Delpit Copy Share
Those with power are frequently least aware of -- or least willing to acknowledge -- its existence [and] those with less power are often… — Lisa Delpit Copy Share
