What's it like teaching on Zoom during the January 6th insurrection? Let me tell you a story about how I learned to listen to my students who wanted to be empowered for justice. I also talk to one of my wisest colleagues at Evanston Township High School, Ganae McAlpin, about the powerful teachers who shaped her and creating democratic classroom communities.

What's it like teaching on Zoom during the January 6th insurrection? Let me tell you a story about how I learned to listen to my students who wanted to be empowered for justice. I also talk to one of my wisest colleagues at Evanston Township High School, Ganae McAlpin, about the powerful teachers who shaped her and creating democratic classroom communities.

What's it like teaching on Zoom during the January 6th insurrection? Let me tell you a story about how I learned to listen to my students who wanted to be empowered for justice. I also talk to one of my wisest colleagues at Evanston Township High School, Ganae McAlpin, about the powerful teachers who shaped her and creating democratic classroom communities.&nbsp;

Episode 8: Be in the classroom with Ganae McAlpin

Abdel Shakur is a writer and teacher concerned with telling the stories of Black teachers. A Catalyst Chicago Classroom Story Slam winner and a 17 year veteran in the classroom, Abdel and his guests reflect on the power of Black folks engaged in the teaching art.

Holler at me @abdelshakur.bsky.social

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Abdel Shakur is a writer and teacher concerned with telling the stories of Black teachers. A Catalyst Chicago Classroom Story Slam winner and a 17 year veteran in the classroom, Abdel and his guests reflect on the power of Black folks engaged in the teaching art. Holler at me @abdelshakur.bsky.social

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Episode 8: Be in the classroom with Ganae McAlpin

Episode 8: Be in the classroom with Ganae McAlpin