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Royel M. Johnson and Shaun R. Harper's book, The Big Lie About Race in America's Schools, delivers a collective response to the challenge of racially charged misinformation, disinformation, and censorship that increasingly permeates and weakens not only US education but also our democracy. Royel Johnson and Shaun Harper bring together leading education scholars and educators to confront the weaponized distortions that are undermining both public education and racial justice. The experts gathered in this work offer strategies to counter these dangerous trends. The contributors examine efforts both broad and specific, from restrictive education legislation, to book bans, to twisting terminology like Critical Race Theory (CRT) and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), that are obscuring truth in public education. They demonstrate how this narrowing of ideas does a disservice to all students and especially to those who are underrepresented in curricula. Ultimately, the book offers clear, actionable insights for educators, policymakers, and advocates who seek solutions that will counter recent trends and transform educational contexts within K-12 and higher education. This volume advocates strengthening educational alliances through shared leadership, organized collaboration, and parental involvement. It also presents innovative countermeasures to help defend public education.

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Royel M. Johnson is an associate professor and PhD program chair in the Rossier School of Education at the University of Southern California. He serves as the director of the National Assessment of Collegiate Campus Climates at USC's Race and Equity Center and is a faculty member in the Pullias Center for Higher Education. Royel M. Johnson is an associate professor and PhD program chair in the Rossier School of Education at the University of Southern California. He serves as the director of the National Assessment of Collegiate Campus Climates at USC's Race and Equity Center and is a faculty member in the Pullias Center for Higher Education. Shaun R. Harper is the Clifford and Betty Allen Chair in Urban Leadership, University Professor, and Provost Professor of Education, Business and Public Policy at the University of Southern California. He also is the founder and executive director of USC's Race and Equity Center. Shaun R. Harper is the Clifford and Betty Allen Chair in Urban Leadership, University Professor, and Provost Professor of Education, Business and Public Policy at the University of Southern California. He also is the founder and executive director of USC's Race and Equity Center. Diana Blue received her BFA in drama from Hofstra University and her MA in theater education from Emerson College. She is a classically trained actor, choreographer, and voice performer who resides in Connecticut. She has lent her voice to many promos, commercials, and TV voice-overs. Additionally, she is passionate in her work as a K-12 theater educator and director.

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