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Townsend, Brenda L.; Patton, James M. – Teacher Education and Special Education, 2001
This closing article discusses the impact of ethics, power, and privilege on the schooling of African American learners and other learners of color. The role of teacher education programs and the need to make ethical decisions about how we prepare teachers and school leaders for educating minority students is addressed. (CR)
Descriptors: Blacks, Cultural Awareness, Disabilities, Educational Discrimination

Patton, James M.; Townsend, Brenda L. – Teacher Education and Special Education, 2001
This introductory article discusses the extent to which teacher education, leadership development, school arrangements, and disciplinary practices affect African American learners with disabilities. It urges educators to engage in critical self-reflection to examine their ethical and sociopolitical philosophy and practices that privilege some…
Descriptors: Blacks, Cultural Awareness, Disabilities, Discipline Policy

Townsend, Brenda L.; Patton, James M. – Teacher Education and Special Education, 2000
This article reflects on previous articles (EC 624 620-621) that explore how pre-existing structures within the educational system impede the academic achievement of many African-American learners. It urges more educators to be willing to critique school practices and to seek understanding of African American culture in order to alter teacher,…
Descriptors: Academic Failure, Attitude Change, Blacks, Cultural Awareness