Building Pedagogues

<p><b>An in-depth account and model of antiracist professional development for white practicing teachers.</b></p><p>Antiracist professional development for white teachers often follows a one-size-fits-all model focusing on narrow notions of race and especially white privilege at the expense of more radical analyses of white supremacy. Frustrated with this model Zachary A. Casey and Shannon K. McManimon both white teacher educators developed a two-year professional development seminar called RaceWork with eight white practicing teachers committed to advancing antiracism in their classrooms schools and communities. Drawing on interviews field notes teacher reflections and classroom observations <i>Building Pedagogues</i> details the program's theoretical and pedagogical foundations; Casey and McManimon's unique tripartite approach to race and racism at personal local and structural levels; learnings strategies and practical interventions that emerged from the program; and the challenges and resistance these teachers faced. As the story of RaceWork and a model for implementing it the book concludes by reminding its audience of teachers teacher educators and researchers that antiracist professional development is a continual open-ended process. The work of building pedagogues is an ongoing process.</p>