Ep.85 - The Faith-Based Case for Educational Justice ft. Zakiya Jackson!

The Faith-Based Case for Educational Justice ft. Zakiya Jackson!

Although most policy organizations and education leaders who advocate for educational justice maintain a secular voice and vision, there are those for whom building an equitable, humanizing public school system is a matter of religious faith. Zakiya Jackson, who serves as president of the Expectations Project, joins us this week to discuss the intersections of faith, educational equity, and policy advocacy. What does faith-motivated organizing look like as an approach to racial justice, and how does it fit within the broader context of education advocacy? But first, Jeff and Manuel take a look at recent headlines in education including a new program that targets the student debt crisis through community service and an interesting call from a collection of doctors to drop mask requirements in schools.

Episode 85 Headlines in Education

Jeff and Manuel examine recent headlines in education. A new program in California promises to reward students with tuition support if they complete community service, and a collection of doctors author an Op-Ed calling for an end to mask mandates in schools.

Episode 85 Seminar - The Faith-Based Case for Educational Justice ft. Zakiya Jackson!

Zakiya Jackson, who serves as president of the Expectations Project, joins us this week to discuss the intersections of faith, educational equity, and policy advocacy.