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Episode 14: No Neutral Zone Nov 03, 2020

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In this episode, Jenna speaks with William Yepes, a Spanish teacher in Cambridge, MA who is originally from Columbia. William talks about the false notion of "remaining neutral," and how his journey to becoming a US citizen defined his identity and his teaching practice.

Episode 13: Beyond the Bookclub: Antiracism in Action Oct 19, 2020

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What can White teachers do in this moment to take action in the midst of the duel pandemics or Covid and Racism? Our guests, Jose Vilson, and Kelly Wickham Hurst give their insights as two educators who are leading efforts to move schools towards antiracism.

Other resources mentioned in this episode: Educolor How to Start a Plan and Take Action Against Racism

Examining White Privilege ft. Elizabeth Denevi & Jenna Chandler-Ward - Third Space with Jen Cort Podcast Oct 19, 2020

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Founders of Teaching While White Elizabeth Denevi and Jenna Chandler-Ward join third space to discuss white privilege, white allyship, white saviorism and more.

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Episode 12: Hate Groups Recruiting White Students Oct 05, 2020

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Shelly Tochluk and Christine Saxman have been investigating White supremacist organizations and their tactics for recruiting White youth. Join us for a discussion about the importance of having explicit conversations about race and what teachers and parents can do to support White students.

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Episode 11: Schools Succeeding at Failure with Tim Wise May 31, 2020

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What if schools are doing exactly what they were meant to do? What if they were designed to only educate the elite few? Warning: This episode contains swearing, which, given the topic, feels appropriate.

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Episode 10: Recovering the Voice of Native Americans in the Classroom Nov 22, 2019

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In this episode, we speak with Claudia Fox Tree, a Native American teacher, about the ways we learn about Indigenous Peoples in school- or don’t.

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Episode 9: Challenging the Canon - Part 2 Oct 18, 2019

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In this episode, we learn about Project Lit, which was started by teacher Jarred Amato and his students at Maplewood High School in Nashville. We hear from Jarred and his former student/Co-founder, Jakaylia about the need to rethink how we create readers and writers. Jarred has since switched schools and Jakaylia is now a Freshman in College, but Project Lit is still going strong.

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Episode 8: Challenging the Canon - Part 1 Feb 20, 2019

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Who decides what books are worthy of study and which voices are included in the literary canon? Interviews with Tricia Ebarvia and Jack Hill.

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Episode 7: White Fragility - Part 2 Oct 09, 2018

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We speak with white teachers, teachers of color, white students, and each other to uncover the cause and impact of white fragility. With Dr. Kimberly Parker, and Afrika Afeni Mills

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Episode 6: White Fragility - Part 1 Aug 18, 2018

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