The Crossover Teacher

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Focusing on the challenges of school integration in the South during the 1960s and '70s, the narrative highlights the experiences of crossover teachers—white and black educators teaching in previously racially segregated schools. Author Steve Stephens, a former teacher and principal, shares personal insights into the struggles faced by black teachers during this transformative period. His account sheds light on the complexities and emotional toll of integrating public school faculties, aiming to foster understanding of this significant historical moment.