Schooling Bigotry

Western States Center

Schooling Bigotry is a limited series about the roles we can all play in defending democracy and confronting hate within our education system. The recommendations in these episodes are based on "Confronting White Nationalism in Schools: A Toolkit," published by Western States Center.

Episodes

  1. 01/06/2024

    Part III: Tired But Inspired

    Like all of us, young people in our schools and communities absorb powerful cultural narratives that influence their beliefs about themselves and each other. Unfortunately, in recent years, many of these narratives have been coopted by bigoted groups that seek to divide our communities and weaken our democratic institutions. In this final episode of our limited series, we speak to four experts to learn how narrative shifts occur and how we can empower ourselves to influence them… At the social and cultural level,At the community level, and At the home and family level.  We also break down the stages of a moral panic, and point to examples of how we can help melt the snowball of the current anti-trans panic before it causes even more harm. Be sure to check out the resources we’ve gathered to support your listening and help you implement what you’ve learned at westernstatescenter.org/schoolingbigotry. Related Resources Confronting White Nationalism in Schools: A Toolkit Confronting Conspiracy Theories and Organized Bigotry at HomeRace Forward HEAL Together ToolkitRed Wine & BlueStop Moms for LibertyDefense of Democracy Building Resilience and Confronting Risk: A Parents and Caregiver Guide to Online RadicalizationBuilding Networks and Addressing Harm: A Community Guide to Online Youth RadicalizationStrategies for Coaches, Mentors, and Youth Group LeadersBuilding Resilient & Inclusive Communities of Knowledge Toolkit / PortalEpisode Transcript

  2. 01/06/2024

    Part II: Spheres of Influence

    How can we—as educators, parents, and community members—push back against organized bigotry in schools? In this episode, Western States Center Fellows Adrienne van der Valk and Rae Page look at the strategies and tactics anti-democracy groups use, and talk to three educators about how they use their voices within their spheres of influence to... Guide young people away from hate,Empower themselves and their colleagues through community organizing, and Create awareness of anti-democracy influences at the systems level.  Learn how you can use your sphere of influence to defend democracy and strengthen schools against hate in Part II of this limited series from Western States Center. Be sure to subscribe so you won't miss Part III, when we look at how to change and replace bigoted narratives—at the societal level, within our communities, and even in our homes.  Related Resources Confronting White Nationalism in Schools: A Toolkit Confronting White Nationalism In Schools Classroom ResourcesConfronting Conspiracy Theories and Organized Bigotry at HomeTurning Point USA Accused of ‘Boosting Their Numbers With Racists’ by Long-Established Conservative Student GroupKeisha Smith-Carrington Read-Alouds with Heart: Literacy Lessons that Build Community, Comprehension, and Cultural CompetenceEpisode Transcript

  3. 12/30/2022

    Part I: Blackboard Battleground

    How did our education system become a high-stakes cultural battleground? Why would any group or organization want to target a school? In this episode, Western States Center Fellows Adrienne van der Valk and Rae Page explore these questions by investigating three stories about schools experiencing anti-democracy organizing or bigotry.  An educator is targeted for teaching about bias—a topic her state’s academic standards require her to address. A student comes to school glorifying weapons and bragging about his association with a local militia group. Teachers grapple with a new state law requiring them to teach “both sides” of controversial issues—including the Holocaust.  Learn what these scenarios have in common and how we got here in Part I of this limited series from Western States Center.  Be sure to subscribe so you won't miss Parts II and II, in which we'll look at the many ways educators, families, community members, and students are fighting back and defending democracy in schools. Related Resources Confronting White Nationalism in Schools: A Toolkit Confronting Conspiracy Theories and Organized Bigotry at HomeEvolution of the Anti-CRT Movement: A TimelineAfter Election Day: The Trump EffectEpisode Transcript

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Schooling Bigotry is a limited series about the roles we can all play in defending democracy and confronting hate within our education system. The recommendations in these episodes are based on "Confronting White Nationalism in Schools: A Toolkit," published by Western States Center.

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  • Creator
    Western States Center
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024 Western States Center
  • Show Website
    Schooling Bigotry