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The Art of Troublemaking tells the story of a teacher confronted by racism in her early childhood classroom, and her decision to lean into the reality, rather than avoid or deny it. Thus begins her journey with colleagues, the children in her class, her coach and co-conspirator, her teaching community, and larger professional development circles. This is a story of perseverance, strength and hope, as Olga navigates entrenched ways of thinking and behaving, drawing strength from her cultural heritage and her urgent desire to create a world where all are welcomed - children and teachers alike - in the fullness of their being. The Art of Troublemaking is part of the Reimagining Our Work (ROW) collection. Use the ROW collection to discover how early childhood educators in the field are reimagining their work and thinking alongside children. El arte de crear problemas cuenta la historia de una profesora confrontada por el racismo en su salón de clases de educación preescolar y su decisión de acercarse a la realidad, en vez de evadirla o negarla. Así comienza su travesía con sus colegas, los niños en su clase, su instructora y cómplice, su comunidad docente y círculos de desarrollo profesional más grandes. Esta es una historia de perseverancia, fuerza y esperanza, mientras Olga navega arraigadas maneras de pensar y actuar, tomando fuerza de su herencia cultural y su urgente deseo de crear un mundo donde todos son bienvenidos - tanto niños como profesores - en la totalidad de su ser.
El arte de crear problemas es parte de la colección Reimaginando nuestro trabajo | Reimagining Our Work (ROW). Use la colección ROW para descubrir como los educadores de infancia temprana están reimaginando su trabajo y pensando junto a los niños. |
Testimonials |
"This is a passionate, eloquent and deeply reflective story about the heroic act of teaching and learning in a society structured by racism. Every teacher is living this reality; this amazing educator chose to confront it directly. The connections she wove and the change she sparked are profound. The Art of Troublemaking offers its readers a treasured opportunity to transform our own relationship both to our unequal present and to the equitable future we all want to create … what will you do with it?"
"Esta historia, apasionada elocuente y de afilada reflexión, explora el acto heróico de enseñar y aprender en una sociedad estructurada por el racismo. Todo maestro vive dicha realidad; aquí hay una educadora maravillosa quien decidió enfrentarle de manera directa. Las conexiones que tejió y el cambio que provoco son profundos. El arte de crear problema ofrece a sus lectores el tesoro de una oportunidad para transformar nuestra propia relación tanto con nuestro presente desigual, como con el futuro equitable que todos soñamos con crear .... ¿qué harás con el?"
- Bethica Quinn, lead teacher, Centro Las Olas and Instructor, City College of San Francisco
"Olga’s words are powerful and true. Her story continues to inspire me to make good trouble and never back down from what is right. This book is a must read."
"Las palabras de Olga son poderosas y verdaderas. Su historia continúa inspirándome a crear buenos problemas y nunca retroceder de lo que es correcto. Este libro es una lectura obligada."
- Alissa Mwenelupembe, EdD, autora de Historias de resistencia: aprender de las mujeres negras en la educación y el cuidado infantil
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216 pages (total for both langauges)
About the Author |
Olga Lacayo is a Garifuna educator, author and community activist. She has over 38 years of experience in the field of education as a preschool teacher, master teacher and teacher educator. She also facilitates equity-driven professional development, focusing on multi-language learning. Lacayo has a Master’s degree in Education with a concentration in dual language and a Bachelor's degree in Child and Adolescent Development with an emphasis on children and families. She encourages adults to listen, question, learn and act so together we can break the silence about bias and racism in the early education classroom. She believes teachers’ empowered voices are essential in working for more equitable classrooms where children are protected from the damaging impact of racial prejudice. Lacayo has two adult, bilingual and bicultural sons, and shares her time between the US and her indigenous village in Honduras.
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ISBN: 978-0-942702-89-7