Flashpoints presents: The Battle For Education in The 21st Century Part 2
Flashpoints examines the past, present & future of public education through a social justice lens. Broadcasts every Wednesday for 15 weeks, beginning March 18, 2015.
This series is produced and hosted by Ken Yale
Episode 2 (aired March 25th 2015)
“Inequity By Design”
Contrasts indigenous & Eurocentric education. Surveys the history of public education in the U.S. from the first arrival of Europeans through the early 1900’s. Highlights who has been included & excluded, and how the system was designed to sort & differentiate students.
Guests:
Rose Von Thater-Braan: Co-founder & Director, Native American Academy. Former Director of Education at U.C. Berkeley’s Center for Particle Astrophysics
Kevin Kumashiro: Dean of USF School of Education, Founding Director for the Center for Anti-Oppressive Education, Former President of National Association for Multicultural Education
George Galvis: Executive Director & Co-founder, Communities United for Restorative Youth Justice
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Flashpoints Education Series – Part 2
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