Episode 52

Anti-Racist Schooling in Minneapolis - All of the Above Episode 52

All eyes were on Minneapolis when this summer began. What was it like to teach in the epicenter of this summer’s uprising for racial justice? And with all the new buzz around anti-racist schooling, what does a truly anti-racist, community-centered school look like? We’re joined by Arielle Rocca and Alex Leonard, two educators and co-founders of the Community Connected Academy at Patrick Henry High School in Minneapolis, to answer these questions and hear their story. But first, Jeff and Manuel explore recent headlines in education including new data about racial disparities in distance learning and an attempt by the military to recruit teens via online gaming platforms.

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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

Episode 52 Headlines in Education

Jeff and Manuel examine recent headlines in education. A new report details stark racial disparities in student engagement during Spring 2020 distance learning, and the U.S. Army is under fire for using online gaming as a tool for recruiting teens.

Episode 52 Seminar - Anti-racist Schooling in Minneapolis

All eyes were on Minneapolis when this summer began. What was it like to teach in the epicenter of this summer’s uprising for racial justice? And with all the new buzz around anti-racist schooling, what does a truly anti-racist, community-centered school look like? We’re joined by Arielle Rocca and Alex Leonard, two educators and co-founders of the Community Connected Academy at Patrick Henry High School in Minneapolis, to answer these questions and hear their story.