In this episode, our guests, Janella T. Hinds and David Adams discuss some of the challenges around culturally responsive teaching in the K-12 curriculum. Janella is the United Federation of Teachers Vice-President of Academic High Schools and she is also a classroom teacher in NYC. David is the Executive Director of The William Casper Graustein Memorial Fund which addresses the challenges of racial inequity in the Connecticut school systems. Our interview with Janella is extensive. Welcome to part 1 of the conversation.