How do you cut through roast culture to help students see the good in themselves and each other? Here's a story about trying to answer that question with a room full of 6th grade boys on a hot summer day.  I also talk Matthew R. Kay, author of Not Light But Fire: Having Meaningful Race Conversations in the Classroom.

How do you cut through roast culture to help students see the good in themselves and each other? Here's a story about trying to answer that question with a room full of 6th grade boys on a hot summer day. I also talk Matthew R. Kay, author of Not Light But Fire: Having Meaningful Race Conversations in the Classroom.

How do you cut through roast culture to help students see the good in themselves and each other? Here's a story about trying to answer that question with a room full of 6th grade boys on a hot summer day. &nbsp;I also talk Matthew R. Kay, author of Not Light But Fire: Having Meaningful Race Conversations in the Classroom.&nbsp;

Episode 9: Be in the classroom with Matthew R. Kay

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 9: Be in the classroom with Matthew R. Kay

Episode 9: Be in the classroom with Matthew R. Kay