Franklin Jones
Challenging the Anti-ASL Actions of the ACLU of Delaware
The American Civil Liberties Union of Delaware (ACLU-DE) filed a complaint arguing that too many Deaf children have the opportunity to attend a bilingual school where they can learn both ASL and English. Yes, reread that sentence. We were as surprised as you are. This complaint, if successful, has the potential to cause significant harm […]
In Pursuit of “A Better Education” for Black Deaf Students
Living as a Black person amid systemic racism, marginalization, and prejudice is difficult enough. And when you’re Black and Deaf, the struggle intensifies: Deaf Black people face exclusion, marginalization, and discrimination at multiple fronts. But Deaf Blackness cannot be reduced to adversity, suffering, and pain. Deaf Black people also have a rich culture to celebrate, […]
BU Wheelock Welcomes New Faculty for Fall 2021
This fall, BU Wheelock welcomed 10 new full-time faculty members to our community. Their research interests include early childhood education, higher education, sport performance, bilingual education, and literacy. Learn more about our new faculty and read some of their reflections on joining BU Wheelock. Jennifer Altavilla Lecturer and program director, Teaching English to Speakers of […]