Episodes about Race, Racism, and Antisemitism in Schools
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How many of us would have the courage to have a conversation with someone who hates us? My guest, Daryl Davis, has done just that, not once, but for decades, with members of the Ku Kluz Klan and other hate groups, and many have renounced their ideology after getting to know him. A Black musician, Davis shares his unbelievable story driven by one powerful question: "How can you hate me when you don't even know me?" Prepare to be challenged to rethink how we and our students engage with those who seem the furthest from us.
High school students on Kentucky’s Student Voice Team discuss findings and recommendations in a report they produced called, Race to Learn. Their findings and recommendations reflect survey responses from nearly 11,000 fellow middle and high school students about how they want their schools to deal with race and racism. At least one of the students’ recommendations cannot be implemented because of restrictions in new state laws.
Educators, parents, students, policy makers, and concerned citizens have become deeply divided about how history, current events, and controversial issues should be discussed in our public schools. At the center of these debates are questions about race and racism – what exactly students should learn about these concepts, how the concepts should be taught, and what the outcomes should be. These and a few related questions guide our conversation.
In this timely conversation, attorney Leo Tucker shares his expertise on preparing schools and communities for immigration enforcement actions that could separate children from their families. Tucker has developed a comprehensive, free guide called "Preparing for ICE Raids" that helps schools create rapid response plans to protect vulnerable students…