Social Justice, Peace, and Environmental Education: Transformative Standards » (1st Edition)

The concept of "standards" seems antithetical to the ways critical educators are dedicated to teaching, but what would "standards" look like if they were generated from social justice perspectives and through collaborative and inclusive processes? Such is the central question posed by the contributors of this groundbreaking collection on the interconnectivity of social justice, peace, and environmental preservation. Challenging education that promotes consumerism, careerism, and corporate profiteering, they boldly offer examples of a new paradigm for practicing a transformative critical pedagogy. Rather than just talking about coalition building within and across educational communities, they demonstrate how we might communicate from different vantage points and disciplinary boundaries to create a broader picture of social and eco-justice. Social Justice, Peace, and Environmental Education will be required reading for educators and students who want to envision and practice living, acting, and teaching for a better world.

Foreword: An Eco-Pedagogy in the Pursuit of Social Justice and Peace Antonia Darder ix

1 Social Justice, Peace, and Environmental Education: Global and Indivisible Julie Andrzejewski Marta P. Baltodano Linda Symcox 1

Part I Learning from Native Educators and Indigenous Communities: Transformative Principles and Cultural Standards 17

2 Mai i te Maramatanga, ki te Putanga Mai o te Tahuritanga: From Conscientization to Transformation Graham H. Smith 19

3 Culturally Responsive Schools for Alaska Native Students: A Model for Social Justice, Peace, and Environmental Education Ray Barnhardt 29

Part II Transforming Education for Human Rights, Peace, All Species, and the Earth 49

4 From A Nation at Risk to No Child Left Behind: 25 Years of Neoliberal Reform in Education Linda Symcox 53

5 Reclaiming Standards for a Progressive Agenda: Human Rights Education Standards for Teachers and Teacher Education Todd Jennings 66

6 Environmental Education: From International Resolve to Local Experience and Inquiry David A. Greenwood Bob O. Manteaw Gregory A. Smith 80

7 Education for Peace and Nonviolence Julie Andrzejewski 99

8 Social Responsibility and Teaching Young Children: An Education for Living in Ethical and Caring Ways Beth Blue Swadener Leigh M. O'Brien 121

9 Interspecies Education for Humans, Animals, and the Earth Julie Andrzejewski Helena Pedersen Freeman Wicklund 136

Part III Community Struggles for Global Justice, Peace, and Environmental Education 155

10 (Re)imagining New Narratives of Racial, Labor, and Environmental Power for Latina/o Students Yvette V. Lapayese 159

11 Liberating Minds, Hearts, and Souls: Forging anAnti-Colonial Framework to Explore the Asian American Experience Glenn Omatsu 175

12 "A Past Is Not a Heritage": Reclaiming Indigenous Principles for Global Justice and Education for People of African Descent Nola Butler Byrd Menan Jangu 193

13 Achieving Conceptual Equilibrium: Standards for Gender Justice in Education Renee Jeanne Martin 216

14 Disability Studies in Education: Guidelines and Ethical Practice for Educators Robin M. Smith Deborah Gallagher Valerie Owen and Thomas M. Skrtic 235

15 Queered Standards: Living and Working for Peace and Justice Darla Linville Christopher Walsh David Lee Carlson 252

Part IV Themes, Challenges, and Potential of SJPEE Visions and Guidelines 271

16 The Pursuit of Social Justice in the United States Marta P. Baltodano 273

17 Developing Social Justice Standards: A Multicultural Perspective Robert E. Crafton 288

18 Towards a Collective Vision for Social Justice, Peace, and Environmental Education Julie Andrzejewski Marta P. Baltodano Ray Barnhardt Linda Symcox 302

Contributors 313

Index 331