Education as My Agenda Gertrude Williams Race and the Baltimore Public Schools 1st edition by Robinson ISBN 031229543X 978-0312295431

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ISBN 10:  031229543X
ISBN 13: 978-0312295431
Author: Robinson

When Gertrude Williams retired in 1998, after forty-nine years in the Baltimore public schools,The Baltimore Sun called her “the most powerful of principals” who “tangled with two superintendents and beat them both.” In this oral memoir, Williams identifies the essential elements of sound education and describes the battles she waged to secure those elements, first as teacher, then a counselor, and, for twenty-five years, as principal. She also described her own education – growing up black in largely white Germantown, Pennsylvania; studying black history and culture for the first time at Cheyney State Teachers College; and meeting the rigorous demands of the program which she graduated from in 1949. In retracing her career, Williams examines the highs and lows of urban public education since World War II. She is at once an outspoken critic and spirited advocate of the system to which she devoted her life.

Education as My Agenda Gertrude Williams, Race, and the Baltimore Public Schools 1st Table of contents:

1. Introduction: A Legacy of Advocacy and Education

• Overview of Gertrude Williams’ life and work
• The importance of education in the struggle for racial equality
• Setting the context: Baltimore’s education system and racial dynamics in the mid-20th century

2. Early Life and Influences

• Gertrude Williams’ upbringing and early experiences with race and education
• Influences from family, community, and historical events that shaped her activism
• The educational landscape in Baltimore during her formative years

3. Entering the Field of Education

• Williams’ journey into teaching and educational leadership
• Early challenges and achievements as an African American educator
• The educational climate for African American teachers and students during segregation

4. The Role of Race in Education: Gertrude Williams’ Perspective

• The intersection of race, class, and education in Baltimore’s public schools
• Williams’ analysis of the educational system’s impact on Black students
• Her approach to fostering educational equity in a segregated society

5. Advocacy for African American Students

• Williams’ advocacy efforts within Baltimore’s public schools
• Her initiatives to improve educational opportunities for African American children
• Key battles in the fight for better facilities, teachers, and curricula for Black students

6. Leadership in Education Reform

• Gertrude Williams as a leader in the civil rights movement in education
• Efforts to integrate schools and improve access to higher education
• The challenges of systemic racism in Baltimore’s educational reform process

7. Baltimore Public Schools and the Civil Rights Struggle

• The role of the Baltimore public schools in the broader civil rights struggle
• Political and community resistance to educational reforms
• Williams’ involvement in local, state, and national education policy debates

8. Educational Philosophy and Practice

• Williams’ educational philosophy, centered around social justice and empowerment
• The pedagogy of African American education as a means of empowerment and resistance
• Case studies of her work in schools and communities

9. Challenges and Obstacles: Racism and Institutional Barriers

• The personal and professional obstacles Gertrude Williams faced due to her race and gender
• Strategies she employed to challenge educational inequities
• The intersectionality of race, gender, and class in Williams’ work

10. Impact and Legacy

• Williams’ lasting impact on the Baltimore public school system and beyond
• How her advocacy shaped future generations of educators and activists
• The continuation of her work in contemporary educational reform movements

11. Conclusion: Education as a Tool for Social Change

• Summarizing Gertrude Williams’ legacy and contributions to the field of education
• The enduring relevance of her work in today’s educational and social contexts
• The role of education in dismantling systemic racism and promoting equality

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