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Take a deeper look at the new teaching and learning strategies that are transforming our nation. Hear from the nation‘s leading voices in education and from students whose lives have been transformed through new culturally responsive programs and practices that focus on improving students‘ social and emotional well-being. Learn how to adapt successful solutions in schools to create positive change in your home and community through our podcasts and their FREE companion resources located on our Take Action Portal. takeactionportal.org
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Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
Defining US uses the power of media and the promise of education to inspire educators to join the conversation on the socio-political cultural issues that matter. In this episode of Defining US…Stacey DeWitt interviews the superintendent of the Salt Lake City Schools, Dr. Timothy Gadson. They discuss his work promoting equity in schools and many of the misconceptions that are creating a negative and false narrative about what is happening in classrooms.
Powerful Moments
Throughout this podcast there are powerful moments that provide deeper insight into the individuals and topics discussed in this podcast. • 2:58 – The power of one’s narrative
• 12:28 – Building strong children also builds strong families
• 16:12 – Protecting our mental health so we can keep focused on students
• 19:30 – “We should never have to explain who we are or what we are about”
• 22:15 – The challenges we are facing
• 23:51 – Misconceptions about what is happening in classrooms
• 25:53 – Critical Race Theory is not the same as culturally responsive education
• 29:01 – Understanding history in context
• 32:46 – The learning experiences every student should have
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