Janel George - Critical Race Theory

Janel George, founder of the Racial Equity in Education Law and Policy Clinic at Georgetown University, discusses her commitment to racial equity in education. She highlights the role of critical race theory in understanding systemic racial inequalities perpetuated by law and policy. George examines historical roots of these inequalities, such as slavery and Jim Crow laws, and emphasizes the potential of law and policy to dismantle them. She advocates for a broader view of inequality as a systemic issue and encourages changes in policies and practices to address these disparities.

What are some of the systemic issues in education that Janel George identifies as perpetuating racial inequality?

In what ways does Janel George suggest that law and policy can help dismantle racial inequalities?