Flashpoints Presents: The Battle For Education in The 21st Century Part 11
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 11 (Aired May 27th 2015)
Breaking Through The Poverty Of Imagination, Part 2
What does it actually look like, sound like and feel like when a whole school is grounded in social justice education? This program helps us break the poverty of imagination by profiling the unique approach of MetWest High School, an Oakland public school. Includes a deeper look at restorative justice.
Guests:
Alex Mejia: English & History teacher and internship coordinator at MetWest High School in Oakland Unified School District
Nelzy Gonzalez, Kayla Keith, and Laura Martinez: MetWest students
Terri Keith: MetWest parent volunteer and a 30-year classroom teacher, mostly in New York City
George Galvis: Executive Director & Co-founder, Communities United for Restorative Youth Justice, Oakland.
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