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“The hate level is unreal”: fighting book bans and protecting librarians

Jon Moscow Banned books, Equity, GENDER, LGBTQ+, Mental health, Podcast Episode, Reading, School Culture 00:29:56 Comments Off on “The hate level is unreal”: fighting book bans and protecting librarians

We speak with Amanda Jones, a school librarian in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. Ms. Jones is the author of “That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America.” The book recounts how speaking out for race- and gender-related books in libraries led to her being targeted and threatened by book-banning extremists. She describes initial abandonment by friends and colleagues who were afraid to speak up. But nationwide, librarians and their constituents are fighting back. Ms. Jones includes tips for librarians and teachers facing attacks.

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NYC high school surveys: Disparities in student stress and support

Amy Halpern-Laff BLACK LIVES, Black students, Bullying, Equity, GENDER, LGBTQ+, Mental health, Podcast Episode, School Culture, Student voice 00:24:01 Comments Off on NYC high school surveys: Disparities in student stress and support

The authors of a recent Chalkbeat analysis discuss the Department of education’s 2023 high school survey, which shows girls, especially girls of color, have much higher stress levels, and feel less supported, than boys. Michael Elsen-Rooney, an NYC public school reporter; Kae Petrin, a data and graphics reporter; and Liza Greenberg, a Bronx High School of Science senior, unpack the data, which the DOE has largely disregarded.

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School district battles: Protecting education from bans

Jon Moscow Banned books, Ed Ethics, LGBTQ+, Podcast Episode, School Culture 00:30:50 Comments Off on School district battles: Protecting education from bans

We speak with Mike Gottesman, founder of New Jersey Public Education Coalition (NJPEC), a grassroots organization that educates and activates NJ citizens in school districts to protect the integrity of schools from conservative extremist groups. NJPEC organizes on-the-ground support for community members and provides information for school board candidates, In its first year, the Coalition has grown to1500 members along with subject matter experts and partner organizations.

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Teaching the “isms”: Students’ lived experiences in context

Jon Moscow BLACK LIVES, CR-S, GENDER, LGBTQ+, Podcast Episode, SEL (Social and Emotional Learning) 00:43:15 Comments Off on Teaching the “isms”: Students’ lived experiences in context

We speak with Jillian McRae and Sam North, English and history teachers at Ossining (NY) High School, and their student, Alaysha. For 15 years, Sam and Jillian have co-taught a college-level course called “racism, sexism, and classism: a popular approach.” They focus on pervasive systems of power, and encourage students to discuss their own experiences of privilege, disadvantage, and intersectionality.

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Gender Inclusivity: Where Science and Ethics Intersect

Amy Halpern-Laff LGBTQ+, Podcast Episode 00:33:00 Comments Off on Gender Inclusivity: Where Science and Ethics Intersect

We speak with high school science teachers and trans men, Sam Long and Lewis Maday-Travis, who have developed resources and trainings to help biology teachers develop gender-inclusive curricula. Science tells us that sexual and gender diversity is both normal and positive.

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