This paper analyses and discusses the possibilities and challenges of collegial mutual deliberation among teachers as a way of counteracting racism. It takes its starting point in research on teacher collaboration that emphasises the importance of creating conditions locally for critical discussions, building on knowledge from different…

This autoethnographic study explored my academic experiences as a first-generation Afghan woman within the American education system. A finite lens was used to review detailed narratives from sixth grade through the present day. The guiding question for this study was: How have my experiences as a first-generation Afghan woman facilitated or…

Teacher retention remains a significant challenge, with nearly half of new teachers leaving the profession within five years. Attrition rates are even higher for teachers of color, especially in urban schools. This narrative study explored how racialized experiences shaped the career decisions of teachers of color in urban elementary, middle, and…