Brooklyn’s in the house!! This week we talk to high school English teacher, NYU doctoral student, and NCTE diversity committee member LaMar Timmons-Long about how he cultivates a vibrant classroom experience that stands firmly in the intersection of justice and joy. How does one navigate the multitude of oppressive systems and bring justice-oriented pedagogy and practice to the classroom? And why should other dope educators out there consider dipping their toes into academia by pursuing doctorate degrees? But first, Jeff and Manuel take a look at recent stories in education including a warning issued by scientists about the threat of “anti-woke” education policies and a new study detailing privacy dangers and security risks in common EdTech tools.

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0:00 - Welcome!

6:35 - Scientists speak out against anti-woke laws

20:22 - EdTech privacy dangers

37:05 - LaMar Timmons-Long on dope teaching!

1:07:38 - Students stand up against flag ban

DO-NOW STORIES:

Florida’s Attacks on Education Threaten Science

AOTA: Science & Anti-Racism w/ Dr. Terence Keel

How Ed Tech Tracks Kids Online, and Why Parents Should Care

SEMINAR:

LaMar on Twitter

Students and Teachers Inquiring Together: Ethnic Studies in the English Classroom

The Educator Collaborative

LaMar on Beyond the Letters

Lorena Germán on AOTA

Lorena Germán on AOTA to discuss Florida shenanigans

CLASS DISMISSED:

Southern California student protests school flag ban by handing out hundreds of Pride flags

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