Through Students' Eyes

This book explores racism in American schools and provides possible solutions to this widespread problem. Dr. Donaldson documents recent incidents of racism and explores the manifestations of racism and its toll on our society. The major part of Donaldson's work focuses on the role of the arts in antiracist/multicultural education. She brings together the views of leaders in multicultural education with her own insights to substantiate the importance of the arts in fighting racism. Dr. Donaldson focuses her research on high school students, discovering that even high achievers perceive racism as a deterrent to their learning. The students most often perceive racism as a problem caused by adults, and Donaldson shows that multicultural arts can empower students to stand against this racism. Finally, Donaldson explores the reeducation of teachers in an antiracist, interdisciplinary curriculum development and implementation pilot study.

.,."An excellent analysis and discussion of the many faces of racism in the schools, and how it impacts student learning and their total being. In order to eliminate racism in schools, she argues for antiracist/multicultural arts curricula. Also, included are many excellent suggestions to correct racist practices. Through Students' Eyes is important and valuable reading for faculty and students in preservice education programs and must reading for inservice teachers and administrators."-Carl A. Grant, University of Wisconsin-Madison, "Karen Donaldson reminds us that young people are deeply concerned about fairness and equality. This book stands as an eloquent proclamation of the deep understanding they have about the impact of racism on their lives, the value of education for their future, and the important role they can have in creating more inclusive schools. It is one of the few books that celebrates the words, the visions, and the dreams of youth."-from the foreword by Sonia Nieto, University of Massachusetts, ?Donaldson has given parents, teachers, administrators, and community members an inside look at what it means to be a student of color in our schools. I will continue to refer to Through Students' Eyes as I work with issues of multicultural education, equity in education, leadership for equity, and empowerment of students against racism.?-Horace: The Journal of the Coalition of Essential Schools, "Donaldson has given parents, teachers, administrators, and community members an inside look at what it means to be a student of color in our schools. I will continue to refer to Through Students' Eyes as I work with issues of multicultural education, equity in education, leadership for equity, and empowerment of students against racism."-Horace: The Journal of the Coalition of Essential Schools

KAREN B. McLEAN DONALDSON is Associate Professor and Cross Cultural Studies Institute Program Director at Alliant University in Alameda, California. She has worked as a multicultural education specialist for 15 years and is president of Multicultural Education Development, Inc.