Flashpoints Presents: The Battle For Education in The 21st Century Part 8 0
Flashpoints examines the past, present & future of public education through a social justice lens. Broadcasts every Wednesday for 15 weeks, which began March 18, 2015.
This series is produced and hosted by Ken Yale
Episode 8 (Aired May 6th 2015)
Shifting Paradigms, Part 2: Eurocentrism To Cultural Empowerment
What does a classroom look like when teachers have deep respect for the diverse cultures of students and their families? Explores how teachers of all backgrounds can increase their cultural proficiency.
Guests:
Chela Delgado, 12th grade Government & Economics teacher at Coliseum College Prep Academy, Oakland Unified School District
Shawn Ginwright: Associate Professor of Education in the Africana Studies Dept. & Senior Research Associate for Cesar Chavez Institute for Public Policy, SF State University
Rachelle Rogers-Ard: Educator & administrator with over 20 years of experience teaching, facilitating professional development and managing educational systems. She is currently the manager of “Teach Tomorrow in Oakland”, a program that recruits diverse teachers for the Oakland Unified School District.
Miguel Lopez: Associate Professor of Multicultural and Social Justice Education at California State University, Monterey Bay
Molly Raynor and Donte Clark, co-founders of RAW Talent, a spoken word and performing arts group from the RYSE Center in Richmond, California
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