Delve into the complex legacy of US empire by examining the pivotal role of American teachers in the Philippines. This insightful book reveals how educators navigated, subverted, and adapted colonial policies, offering a nuanced look at American colonization. Discover how teaching roles transformed understandings of race and gender, and how Filipinos used the very system of education to shape their own narratives. An indispensable resource for students and scholars of US foreign relations, colonial history, and educational policy seeking to understand the dynamics of imperial power and resistance.