7 episodes
Nice White Parents Serial
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- Society & Culture
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3.9 • 24.5K Ratings
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If you want to understand what’s wrong with our public schools, you have to look at what is arguably the most powerful force in shaping them: white parents. A five-part series from the makers of Serial and The New York Times. Hosted by Chana Joffe-Walt.
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2: 'I Still Believe in It'
White parents in the 1960s fought to be part of a new, racially integrated school. Where’d they go?
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3: ‘This Is Our School, How Dare You?’
We saw what happens when white families come into the school. What happens when they stay out?
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4: 'Here’s Another Fun Thing You Can Do'
Is it possible to limit the power of white parents?
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5: ‘We Know It When We See It’
An unexpected last chapter. Some white parents start behaving differently.
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Introducing: Nice White Parents
A new limited series about building a better school system, and what gets in the way.
Customer Reviews
Shocked and not-shocked Brooklyn dad
This would be 5 stars if it was much more than 5 episodes. I’m a black parent who recently sent my kid to the school (now BHS), and I am actually shocked at how illuminating it can be to focus on one specific school over a period of time. Obviously it’s not a full picture of all schools or districts or boroughs; but it’s certainly relevant and speaks truth for perspectives that are often omitted. And the reactions in these reviews (not shocking) further illuminates the vein you’ve clearly tapped on. Thank you 293 times!
Just Another Racist Attack On White People
I had a suspicious feeling where this was going about half way through episode 1, there was no doubt what this is when I heard “A special thanks to Nicole Hannah Jones” at the end of the episode. Don’t wast your time on this garbage.
Missing The Typical Dual Perspective of a Serial Podcast
The thing I enjoy most about Serial podcasts is their ability to look at things from two or more perspectives. This podcast seems to come in with the question already answered. While I believe the host’s conclusion is correct, I don’t believe the deduction included enough research to be tied up so neatly in 5 episodes. I believe any tough or antagonizing interviewing questions were to guide her interviewees to the conclusion she wanted to present.
I feel that we heard very little of the interviews from normal parents, parents that weren’t caught up in school leadership or involvement. When they were presented, we only received slices of the host’s choosing. The final episode displayed this the most, as we even hear from a minority that what the host is suggesting isn’t even what minorities want, this “integration” isn’t really what anyone cares about, they too, just want the best education for their kids.
In summary, I gave the podcast 3 stars mainly because there was no investigation into opposing viewpoints or even acknowledgment that some areas of other viewpoints could have some truth (which will always be the case, it is rare for one position to contain all of the answers). Additionally, 3 stars was also given for the tunnel vision I believe the podcast delivers. The plot is visible from minute 1 to minute 300.
I think this could have been done better; but I thank the host for creating a thought provoking podcast.
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