Robert Goodrich RACCE (Radical Advocates for Cross Cultural Education)

The video discusses decolonization as a political standpoint, highlighting its historical context and implications in modern society. It introduces RACE, an organization focused on addressing systemic oppression in education, particularly in Waterbury. RACE aims to eliminate the school-to-prison pipeline, promote education equity, and support educators in creating non-oppressive learning environments. The video emphasizes the need for systemic change, advocating for community empowerment and parental involvement in educational decisions to foster a decolonized and equitable education system.

What is the primary focus of decolonization as discussed in the video?

• Challenging white supremacist systems

• Maintaining the status quo

• Supporting colonial powers

• Promoting European culture

What does the acronym RACE stand for?

• Rights and Advocacy for Cultural Equity

• Revolutionary Action for Community Empowerment

• Racial Awareness and Cultural Education

• Radical Advocates for Cross-Cultural Education

Which of the following is NOT a focus area of RACE?

• Changing policies for educational equity

• Eliminating the school-to-prison pipeline

• Supporting educators in addressing systemic racism

• Promoting cultural erasure in education

How does RACE aim to support educators?

• By offering training to address systemic racism

• By reducing their workload

• By providing financial incentives

• By promoting traditional teaching methods

What is the ultimate goal of empowering communities in education according to the video?

• To maintain existing power structures

• To allow communities to decide educational content

• To increase government control over education

• To standardize education across all regions

What broader issues does RACE believe can be addressed by reforming educational systems?

• Environmental concerns

• All forms of systemic racism

• Only educational disparities

• Economic policies

What is the role of creativity and imagination in the educational reform discussed?

• To focus solely on academic performance

• To limit educational content

• To foster innovative and non-oppressive educational systems

• To replicate existing systems