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Determining what our kids learn in schools can be a hotly contested and controversial process, and politics almost always have a way of influencing the outcome. This week, we'll dive into student perspectives on creating more relevant, socially conscious, and community-responsive curriculum in North Carolina, and what forces currently stand in the way. Middle Creek High School Students enrolled in "Hard History & Civic Engagement" pilot course join our conversation, along with their teacher Mr. Matthew Scialdone. We'll also hear from Angie Scioli of Leesville Road High School and co-founder of Red4EdNC to talk about a special report that Red4EdNC recently released on the revised Social Studies standards in NC K12 education. Join me as I learn how we can better actualize the learning and liberation that our students and families deserve. Hosted by Michael Parker West. 

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What does it mean to be community responsive and why does it matter for educators and school leaders? In this episode we'll ground this project in place and purpose. 

Join host Michael Parker West, Assistant Principal in Wake County, North Carolina on a journey of learning and unlearning what it means to be effective students of our students and their families. Special thanks to our guests on this episode: Steven Gupton of Louisburg High School (@GuptonTeaches) and John Biewen, host of the podcast series Scene on Radio (@SceneOnRadio) from the Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University, with contributions from Dr. Jeff Duncan-Andrade professor of Raza Studies at San Fransisco State University and founder of the Roses in Concrete Community School in Oakland California. 

Music by Joseph McDade and Blue Dot Sessions.

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Lessons on Place, Context, and School Leadership