Podcast Episodes
Episode 11: Schools Succeeding at Failure with Tim Wise
What if schools are doing exactly what they were meant to do? What if they were designed to only educate the elite few? Warning: This episode contains swearing, which, given the topic, feels appropriate.
What if schools are doing exactly what they were meant to do? What if they were designed to only educate the elite few? Warning: This episode contains swearing, which, given the topic, feels appropriate.
Episode 10: Recovering the Voice of Native Americans in the Classroom
How are objects from Native American cultures used without context in schools? What are we still teaching about Thanksgiving? In this episode, Jenna sat down with Claudia Fox Tree to talk about how invisible Indigenous culture is in most schools.
In this episode, we speak with Claudia Fox Tree, a Native American teacher, about the ways we learn about Indigenous Peoples in school- or don’t.
Episode 9: Challenging the Canon - Part 2
In this episode, we learn about Project Lit, which was started by teacher Jarred Amato and his students at Maplewood High School. We hear from Jarred and his former student/Co-founder, Jakaylia about the need to rethink how we create readers and writers. Jarred has since switched schools and Jakaylia is now a Freshman in College, but Project Lit is still going strong.
In this episode, we learn about Project Lit, which was started by teacher Jarred Amato and his students at Maplewood High School in Nashville. We hear from Jarred and his former student/Co-founder, Jakaylia about the need to rethink how we create readers and writers. Jarred has since switched schools and Jakaylia is now a Freshman in College, but Project Lit is still going strong.
Episode 8: Challenging the Canon - Part 1
Who decides what books are worthy of study and which voices are included in the literary canon? Interviews with Tricia Ebarvia and Jack Hill.
Who decides what books are worthy of study and which voices are included in the literary canon? Interviews with Tricia Ebarvia and Jack Hill.
Episode 7: White Fragility - Part 2
We speak with white teachers, teachers of color, white students, and each other to uncover the cause and impact of white fragility.
We speak with white teachers, teachers of color, white students, and each other to uncover the cause and impact of white fragility. With Dr. Kimberly Parker, and Afrika Afeni Mills
Episode 6: White Fragility - Part 1
An interview with Robin DiAngelo, author of White Fragility, consultant, and Affiliate Associate Professor of Education at the University of Washington, Seattle.
Episode 5: The Myth of the Model Minority
Rosetta Lee and Nathan Tanaka, two brilliant educators and social justice advocates, help us explore the myth of the model minority and its damages.
Episode 4: Whiteness Visible - Part 2
An interview with podcast host, John Biewen- of the series, Seeing White, on the Scene on Radio podcast. Biewen reflects on the evolution of his podcast, exposing historical myths, and making whiteness visible.
Our season launch continues with an interview with podcast host, John Biewen- of the series, Seeing White, on the Scene on Radio podcast. Biewen reflects on the evolution of his podcast, exposing historical myths, and making whiteness visible.
Episode 3: Whiteness Visible - Part 1
In this episode, we hear from Peggy McIntosh, author of, White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack, and also Debby Irving, author of Waking Up White. Both guests reflect on why they feel it is important to make whiteness visible.
In this episode, we hear from Peggy McIntosh, author of, White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack, and also Debby Irving, author of Waking Up White. Both guests reflect on why they feel it is important to make whiteness visible.
Episode 2: The Cost of Racial Isolation in Schools
What are the costs of segregation and what role can white teachers play in solving the problems that come with racial isolation in schools? We interview Ralph Wales, Dr. Eddie Moore Jr., and Alethea White.
What are the costs of segregation and what role can white teachers play in solving the problems that come with racial isolation in schools? We interview Ralph Wales, Dr. Eddie Moore Jr., and Alethea White.
Episode 1: To Teach or To Kill a Mockingbird
In our inaugural podcast, we explore the question of whether or not schools should still be teaching To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee’s best seller that has been a staple or English courses for decades.