Get ready because today I am discussing theory and practical steps for teaching for justice while being able to differentiate between questions of fact and questions of policy. We start off with dividing issues into two categories Empirical questions- those that have a clear answer-teaching the history Policy questions- what to do with the facts and how to respond Then … Read More
Using Music to Teach for Justice with Christopher Schroeder
Our guest today is music instructor and executive director of the Boston Music Project—an organization that seeks to provide all students with the opportunity to develop musical proficiency, social emotional skills, civic engagement, and creative self-expression. We talk about his experience in leading children to own their creativity and become activists through their music. Get ready to be inspired and … Read More
Celebrate Poetry: What Will Your Verse Be?
TL;DR: Poetry offers students an access point into language. Spoken and written word have the power to foster conversation, liberation, and increase student voice. Poetry instruction that is multimodal (spoken word, video, and audio) increases engagement and can be a great way to delve into social justice topics in the classroom. It’s OK to just celebrate poetry without feeling intimidated … Read More
How to Build a Justice-Centered Business with Leah Urzua
We are joined this week by Leah Urzua, a Systems Strategist and an Online Business Manager to Lindsay, with a mission to expand social and racial justice in all areas of life and culture. Today, she goes into the intersections of business and systemic racism and why it’s crucial for everyone to get involved in anti-racist agendas. We talk historical … Read More
Beyond “Performative Partnership” with Afrika Afeni Mills
In this episode, I got to talk with Afrika Afeni Mills. She is the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with BetterLesson, and an Education Consultant. I’m so excited for you to hear our conversation today which talks about a variety of things including Rudine Sims Bishop’s Windows & Mirrors strategy as well as what she’s been calling “performative partnership.” … Read More