Flashpoints Presents: The Battle For Education in The 21st Century Part 3
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 3 (aired April 1st 2015)
“Education For Whom? Education For What?”
Addresses the role of gender & sexual orientation in the early history of U.S. education. Surveys the struggles to transform education in the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s by civil rights, feminist and liberation movements around the country.
Guests:
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
Fannie Rushing: SNCC Field Secretary and Freedom School teacher, 1962-1966. Currently History Professor, Benedictine University, Lisle, IL
Kadijah Means: Black Student Union President at Berkeley High School
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Flashpoints Education Series – Episode 3
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