This course focuses on the development of Critical Race Theory as a theoretical framework to investigate how race and racism are organized and operate within the educational systems in the United States. Candidates will examine the foundational scholarship upon which the theory is based, and study the central tenants used as lenses to evaluated present practices in schools and school systems. This course will provide an historical overview of Critical Race Theory and consider the following inter-related questions: How are racial, gender, socioeconomic, and orientation inequalities produced, re-produced and maintained in education and society? In what ways is Critic al Race Theory used as an analytic tool to explain policy, reform and practice? [ 3 credits ]