Bettina L. Love - We Want to Do More Than Survive

The video discusses the author's book, which critiques the current education system as irreparable and advocates for abolitionist teaching. The author argues that the system is functioning as intended, to the detriment of marginalized groups, and calls for a complete rebuild with love and accountability. The book emphasizes black joy and educational justice, rejecting reform in favor of abolition.

What is the author's perspective on the current education system?

• It is functioning as intended, which is harmful.

• It is outdated and needs technological upgrades.

• It is broken and needs minor reforms.

• It is perfect and needs no changes.

What does abolitionist teaching emphasize?

• Building a new system with love and accountability.

• Only destroying the current system.

• Maintaining the current system with minor changes.

• Focusing solely on academic excellence.

According to the author, what is necessary for true educational justice?

• Reforming the existing system.

• Applying a temporary fix to the system.

• Increasing funding for schools.

• Abolishing the current system and rebuilding it.

What is one of the key themes of the author's book?

• Black joy and celebrating blackness.

• Improving standardized testing.

• Increasing teacher salaries.

• Implementing more technology in classrooms.

What does the author suggest about the work required for educational justice?

• It is quick and easy.

• It requires deep, thoughtful, and long-term efforts.

• It can be achieved through minor policy changes.

• It is unnecessary in the current system.