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This episode addresses policies and court cases which have impacted students of color and CLD (culturally and linguistically diverse) students. https://sites.google.com/view/wtogh/home

In this episode, I discuss theoretical, developmental, education policy, and public policy ideas which I believe can serve as practical first steps for activists who want to change the broken education system. https://sites.google.com/view/wtogh/home

This episode is an overview of some historic case studies of financial oppression and wealth dis accumulation for BIPOC. While this episode does not directly address issues within the American public school system, this historical context is important in learning to spot patterns of injustice which BIPOC face. https://sites.google.com/view/wtogh/home

This episode defines the various “gaps” in early childhood education settings. Further, it offers some thoughts regarding the use of these terms and the ways in which activism in education settings is really vital in cultivating better school policy and practice. https://sites.google.com/view/wtogh/home

This episode is a more careful examination of the city of Holyoke (historic to present day) as well as the broader Pioneer Valley community which surrounds the city. Upon listening to “Holyoke”, you will be able to more easily draw connections between current issues in education policy and their historic contexts. https://sites.google.com/view/wtogh/home

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