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As a black woman from a tough part of the Bronx who grew up to attain all the markers of academic prestige, Dena Simmons knows that for students of color, success in school sometimes comes at the cost of living authentically. Now an educator herself, Simmons discusses how we might create a classroom that makes all students feel proud of who they are. "Every child deserves an education that guarantees the safety to learn in the comfort of one's own skin," she says.
A conversation with Bettina Love, Gholdy Muhammad, Dena Simmons and Brian Jones about abolitionist teaching and antiracist education.
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What would freedom look like in our schools?
How can abolitionist educators make the most of this moment to fight for humane, liberatory, anti-racist schooling for black youth and for all youth?
The coronavirus pandemic has transformed the US education system overnight. The antiracist rebellion in the streets has shown a light on the deep racial inequality in America.
A conversation with Bettina Love, Gholdy Muhammad, Dena Simmons and Brian Jones about abolitionist teaching and antiracist education.
What would freedom look like in our schools? How can abolitionist educators make the most of this moment to fight for humane, liberatory, anti-racist schooling for black youth and for all youth? The coronavirus pandemic has transformed the US education system overnight. The antiracist rebellion in the streets has shown a light on the deep racial inequality in America. Educators and activists who have nurtured radical dreams for public schools now face an unprecedented moment of change, and the challenge of trying to teach and organize online in the midst of unfolding crises.
Series: White People Homework (24) Moving on
Series: White People Homework (24) Moving on
I read another tweet from the founder of #ProjectLit, Jarred Amato, about The Scarlet Letter by Nathanial Hawthorne. In two occasions he’s used this text as his go-to for discussing how we should abandon old, irrelevant texts in our classrooms. And I get it, I really do. Post #22 speaks to the canon.But here is a another secret of upholding systemic racism in our schools, classrooms, and…
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Top 5 Ted Talks on Fighting Impostor Syndrome
Top 5 Ted Talks on Fighting Impostor Syndrome
Introduction to Ted Talk Impostor Syndrome
Impostor syndrome, AKA ‘imposter phenomenon’ is a word used to define people. Struggling with the feeling of being incapable, despite their success.
That’s why I’ve ranked the Top 5 Ted Talks on Fighting Impostor Syndrome. For viewers looking for inspiration, or who are just curious.
Curious on whether you could be suffering from Impostor…
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(via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sQ2p89P0Us)
As a black woman from a tough part of the Bronx who grew up to attain all the markers of academic prestige, Dena Simmons knows that for students of color, success in school sometimes comes at the cost of living authentically. Now an educator herself, Simmons discusses how we might create a classroom that makes all students feel proud of who they are. "Every child deserves an education that guarantees the safety to learn in the comfort of one's own skin," she says.
Panel Discussion
SURPRISE
Nia Robinson Dena Simmons Lori Robinson
SURPRISE
The panel started of with Dena, Nia and Lori turning on some hard ass hip hop music and dancing it off, asking other students to join them on the dance floor!
"We like to dance, it's fun for us! We thought it would be fun to dance with you, although some of you didn't dance with us, that's okay!" - Nia
"So, basically we know that it's late, so, we just want to check in with you guys and see how the day was with you, hear from the raw experience" - Lori
"This idea of one mike, what does that mean, Abhi?" - Dena
"It means that whoever is speaking is the only one speaking." - Abhi.
"Exactly. And since english is not everyone's native language, let's speak slowly and clearly."
Good! Energized! Motivated! Positive! Inspired! - These were all words that were thrown into the open space when asked how we feel at the end of this long day!
"I learned and concluded from Lori, that women will save the world!" - Nana '13 (Ghana)
"Were there things that came up in the workshops today that made you feel uncomfortable?
"I realized how angry power and privilege and especially social injustice and inequality makes me." - Maia '13 (Uruguay)
"I was disappointed when I heard most people only taking about theories and ideals but not talking about any concrete action and solutions or things to do." Mai Elenberg '13 (Israel)
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Thoughts:
Boykott Walmart?
Composting
Talents - since we all have an individual talent, all together on campus, we can solve so many problems if we work together
Educating about Global Issues/Problems - if people have seen a problem and are aware about it's existence, it is much easier to solve it as a community
Comparative Advantages
NOW:
Come to the Auditorium at 9:30pm to watch "Samsara" <- click on it to see the Trailer!
Sophie xx
