In this episode, we will reimagine the effects of the desegregation of schools in America. We often look at the ruling in 1954 as a win for the culture, but the effects of the ruling did not forge the benefits hoped for. Sixty-six years later our students receive a lower grade of education than their counterparts, black educators are at an all-time low, and funding for our schools never level up. 

In this week's episode, we are debunking the stigma connected to special education in the African American community. You will walk away with real statistics, practical antidotes, and new language to support those within your circle. 

In this episode, we are discussing the narrative that is pushed in media about African American progression in higher education. The unvetted data that most consume tells you that our students are entering universities and colleges at an alarming rate, however, that unbalanced truth leaves out key factors that reveal the unhealthy experience that our students experience in higher-ed. The factors of debt, completion rate, scholarships, and the number of years it takes to get degrees reveals the divide in this educational system.  

I'm calling all parents to the carpet on this one! Parental involvement is a huge factor in the equation of your child's quality of education. Our education system and educators generally make the assumption that you do not care when you don't show up. I know that you had to work late, you're in school or doing it all alone, but the thread of your personal excuse doesn't matter. When you don't show up to the parent-teacher conference the teacher simply thinks you're child's education isn't a priority to you, and if it's not a priority to you it becomes less important to the person who is the number one factor in the education of your student, their teacher. So, you need to find the time and be present so that your student is supported, thought of, and set up to win. 

We've all heard the phrase "school to prison pipeline", but do we believe it is fact or fiction? Today's episode debunks the myth and lays out the stats, strategy, and a few solutions to switch up this unfortunate truth. 

In this episode, Dr. Jaquet digs deep into the language of RACISM. She sets her working definition for racism, prejudice, bias, and microaggression which will be used throughout the podcast as this community continues to journey towards resolve and revolution is the education system and practices in America. 

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