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The Dreamkeepers : Successful Teachers of African American Children by Gloria Ladson-Billings is a history book available to read on EtoBox.

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<p>In the second edition of her critically acclaimed book <i>The Dreamkeepers</i>, Gloria Ladson-Billings revisits the eight teachers who were profiled in the first edition and introduces us to new teachers who are current exemplars of good teaching. She shows that culturally relevant teaching is not a matter of race, gender, or teaching style. What matters most is a teacher's efforts to work with the unique strengths a child brings to the classroom. A brilliant mixture of scholarship and storytelling, <i>The Dreamkeepers</i> challenges us to envision intellectually rigorous and culturally relevant classrooms that have the power to improve the lives of not just African American students, but all children. This new edition also includes questions for reflection</p> <p>In The Dreamkeepers, Gloria Ladson-Billings draws on her own educational experience as an African American student, teacher, and parent to highlight a handful of individuals and programs that are turning dreams into reality. Ladson-Billings celebrates eight exemplary teachers who share an approach to teaching that affirms and strengthens cultural identity. </p>

Who reads The Dreamkeepers : Successful Teachers of African American Children?

Author

Gloria Ladson-Billings

Publisher

San Francisco, Calif.: Jossey-Bass Publishers

Published

2009

Language

EN

ISBN

9780470408155

Category

history

Subjects

Philosophy, Education, Anthropology

Rating

4.04 / 5 (147 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14