Focusing on the experiences of Black, Asian and minority ethnic students and teachers, this essential book paves the way for positive, lasting change in the UK school system. Backed up by real-life stories about the impact of race in education, Aisha Thomas demonstrates why representation matters and empowers teachers and school leaders to make a difference with concrete strategies and resources to use in the classroom.
Representation Matters is the essential book for teachers looking to promote diversity and inclusion in their school and create positive, lasting change for staff and pupils.
In this crucial book, assistant principal, campaigner and TEDxBristol speaker Aisha Thomas demonstrates how race shapes the experiences of Black, Asian and minority ethnic teachers and pupils in the UK education system, and why representation is fundamental in every school. Using real-life stories from teachers and pupils, this book offers practical, concrete strategies and resources to drive change and promote an anti-racist approach to education.
Covering a range of important topics, including intersectionality, decolonising the curriculum, unconscious bias and microaggressions, Representation Matters equips all teachers and school leaders with everything they need to understand the impact of race in education.
