Reed and Marc discuss what the role of the white male is when it comes to education in urban areas that are primarily students of color. We also give a nod to the role of sports, and especially Celtics player Jaylen Brown, in the work of liberation. 

Recorded 10/17/20

Recognizing it is Indigenous People's Day tomorrow, Marc and Reed discuss the idea of loving your country and what we should be teaching future voters in this country.

Recorded 10/11/20

Marc and Reed discuss the idea of patriarchy and white privilege in the education system through the lens of their own efforts as educators, taking a critical eye to what they have done, what could have been done differently or better, and even ask the question if they should have been the ones to do the work that they did.

Recorded 9/27/20

We begin with an examination of our identify privileges, particularly as men, and how we interact within our professional roles. We then explore our own reactions to an open letter from the charter school network Uncommon Schools, about the changes they are making in response to the national conversation about race. Given our connection to the president of Uncommon Schools, we consider how our own views on education have changed since we all first became teachers, back in 1994. 

Recorded 9/17/20

Marc shares two ideas for action in his community, inspired by a superintendent's bold use of the National Anthem in his school's system's opening meeting.

Recorded 9/3/20

Marc and Reed discuss two paradigms that influence people's political decisions and how those relate to race issues in America today.

Recorded 8/28/20