In the Pursuit of Justice: Students' Rights to Read and Write in Elementary School

by Mariana Souto-Manning

Even from the earliest grades, children have the rights to read and write--not just in dominant American English, but also in their own languages and dialects. Historically narrow definitions of reading and writing, however, often prevent children of color and immigrants from having access to texts that reflect their diverse cultures and backgrounds. Promoting an equitable and inclusive understanding of literacy, Mariana Souto-Manning and her teacher...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0814148204
• ISBN13: 9780814148204
• Release Date: June 2020
• Publisher: National Council of Teachers of English (Ncte
• Length: 130 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.0" x 7.4"