The Outsider Within
Educators today are asked to navigate a complex array of issues. In each podcast episode, we will explore topics such as Critical Race Theory and Inclusive education practices for BIPOC individuals, challenged books, and creating safe spaces for those identifying as LGBTQIA+. Situated on the margins of change, we value outsider within voices that promote conversation and offer ideas and suggestions for navigating the issues we are all facing.
Episodes
In this episode, Dr. Stovall discusses some of the ideas that he feels are critical to becoming an antiracist educator and, more broadly, an antiracist community member who attends critically to questions of race and justice to create more accessible, welcoming campus communities.
In this inspiring episode, we had a chance to sit down with Councilwoman Jennifer Rouse. We talk about her journey from the classroom to a seat on the City Council and how she inspires young people to be civically engaged.
In this dynamic episode, we talk with scholar, activist, and social media influencer, Dr. Angel Jones about her unapologetic take on the role of public scholarship and social media to combat racism and advocate for justice.
In this provocative episode, we talk with Mathematics Educator, Dr. Danny Martin, about the problem of viewing math as neutral and untouched by racism and anti-Blackness.
In this inspiring episode, we talk with Dr. Helen Holton, an experienced former legislator and noted executive leadership expert, about her take on our current educational landscape and where we go from here.
In this stirring and thought-provoking episode, we talk with Dr. Mikel Cole about his work with immigrants at the US Southern Border. Dr. Cole and his team are the authors of the book Flying Kites: Narratives of Prison Literacies in Essays and Art
In this episode, we caught up with De Nichols. De is a User Experience (UX) design researcher and community organizer who mobilizes changemakers to develop creative approaches to social, civic, and racial justice issues across their communities. She recently published her first book, Art of Protest, via Bonnier UK and Candlewick
In this episode, Dr. Gregory Hutchings talks with us about his efforts to support equity in education. He was Superintendent of Alexandria Public Schools and is now the CEO of Revolutionary ED, LLC. and the first Executive In Residence at American University’s School of Education. He authored the book, Getting Into Good Trouble at School: A Guide to Building an Antiracist School System, and is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity...
In this episode, internationally renowned critical pedagogue, Dr. Shirley Steinberg, draws comparisons between the United States and Canada in responding to oppression in society in general and education in particular.
In this episode, Dr. Jeremy Young speaks about his work in combatting educational censorship, We discuss way to actively resist censorship and provide resources for educators.
In this episode, we talk with Member of the Métis Nation of Alberta, Dr. Jennifer Markides about her work in, with, and for Indigenous youth and communities.
In this episode, Dr. Carey shares insights from his Black Boy Mattering Project and his work in community activism.
2022 has seen one of the largest numbers of Banned and Challenged books to date. In this episode, we talk to leading experts who unpack this disturbing trend and offer suggestions to educators on addressing this in their classrooms and beyond.
Public schools have become central to the rights of LGBTQIA+ individuals. In this episode, we discuss current events and opportunities for advocacy.
An interview with CRT scholar Dr. Jamel K Donnor about current issues in education.
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