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Challenging the absence of race and racism in understanding the black achievement gap in schools

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Abstract

Drawing on critical race theory, this chapter examines the absence of a critical focus on ‘race’ and racism in British government education policy from 2010 to 2024 and its impact on the ability of schools to reduce the Black-White achievement gap for Black Caribbean students. The chapter calls for policy change and better-equipped teachers to recognise the academic abilities of Black students and to challenge white supremacy in education policy and practice.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEducation Policy in England 2010–2024
PublisherTaylor & Francis
Pages165-175
Number of pages11
ISBN (Electronic)9781040405178
ISBN (Print)9781032866819
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 28 Aug 2025

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 4 - Quality Education
    SDG 4 Quality Education

Keywords

  • Race
  • achievement gap
  • critical race theory
  • racism

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Social Sciences

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