In this compilation episode of the podcast in honour of Black History Month, Kyle & Jon highlight six educators of colour that have had a significant impact on their pedagogical practices as they continue their journey to craft a more culturally responsive classroom experience for all students. 

You’ll hear from Rafranz Davis speak about diversity, Lauren Baucom’s passion towards de-tracking;  Mindfulness and identity in the classroom from Christina Lincoln-Moore; the importance of catalyzing change from Robert Q. Berry; Kris Childs shares insights on access and equity in task selection; and, Jose Vilson’s ideas on the importance of teacher voice in the education system. 

You’ll learn: 

• What diversity is and what it is not; 
• Why we should consider how we track (stream) students in our schools;
• Why mindfulness is needed in mathematics classes;
• How you can implement equitable teaching practices into your classroom;
• How to promote access and equity in the mathematics classroom; and, 
• How we should reimagine the work in math classrooms.

Resources: 

• Episode 43: The Missing Voices In Math: An interview With Rafranz Davis
• Episode 56 Authoring Our Math Identities – An Interview with Lauren Baucom
• Episode 116: How to Use Mindfulness to Change Trajectories – An Interview with Christina Lincoln-Moore
• Episode 86: Catalyzing Change – An Interview with Robert Q. Berry
• Episode 68: Gradual Release Of Responsibility SUCKS! An Interview With Kristopher Childs
• Episode 51: Reimagining the work done in math classrooms: An Interview with Jose Vilson

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