The Stories We Tell: Math, Race, Bias, and Opportunity

Other than my shameless promotion of the Numberbet song that I just posted yesterday, I have not posted in several years. Why? Well because I was writing a book with my colleagues Patricia Marshall and Lee Stiff. This book builds on the themes from the Opportunity Gap video I posted a few years ago. From there we published an article in the Kappan magazine, and, now, a book.

If you are interested in purchasing the book, please take advantage of the special 20% off discount code! Visit www.rowman.com and use discount code RLEGEN20.

Thanks for considering it. I am hoping it will be read in school book clubs, by equity officers, in college settings, and by people interested in re-thinking cultural ideas about intelligence, talent, oppression, and opportunity. We will see. It is not too long, but we think it packs a pretty good punch.

Thanks to all of you for the discussions we have had over the years and for supporting me in my work. Much appreciated! Valerie

 

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Author:valeriefaulknermathclub

I am an Associate Teaching Professor in the Elementary Education department at NC State where I specialize in Math Methods. I went to Duke where I earned a B.A. in Anthropology and played on the Golf Team. I have an M.Ed. in Special Education and a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in mathematics education, both from NC State. My interest in Math waned in middle and high school. But when I began to support high school students in math as part of my job as a special educator, I became interested in the cultural and instructional aspects of mathematics. And now, 25 years later, that's pretty much all I think about.

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2 Comments on “The Stories We Tell: Math, Race, Bias, and Opportunity”

  1. Jessica Peacock
    January 24, 2020 at 8:45 am #

    Dr. Faulkner,

    Will be buying the book Feb. 1 (Its no spend January for me)! Have always admired your passion and dedication to math education especially for minoritized groups. Can’t wait to cross paths again!

    • May 22, 2020 at 3:43 pm #

      Thank you Jessica!
      I look forward to working with you again too. Let me know if your school wants me to come out and give a talk. I could do it through Zoom too!
      my best,
      valerie

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