Articles by Janelle Naomi Rouse

Oppressive Language Curriculum: The Power of Words, Names, and History
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Oppressive Language Curriculum: The Power of Words, Names, and History

This school year, more than many before, we are seeing an uptick in racial slurs and curse words being used by students. This shift is not just in high schools where, in the past, students were more i...

The Benefits of Culturally Responsive Restorative Practices (CRRP)
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The Benefits of Culturally Responsive Restorative Practices (CRRP)

Our world has become smaller with the advent of technology and our cultures are constantly shifting because of this. Despite our worlds becoming smaller, the gap between students and teachers feels li...

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