This week, we bring you an episode from Think Inclusive, a podcast that builds bridges between families, educators, and disability rights advocates to create a shared understanding of inclusive education and what inclusion looks like in the real world. The episode explores what Critical Race Theory is and what advocates for inclusive education need to know about the Anti-CRT movement.
You'll hear from individuals with experience and expertise in CRT:
- King Williams, a filmmaker, and journalist in Atlanta, GA
- Alida Miranda-Wolff, a professional in the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging sector in Chicago, IL
- Eddie Fergus, a professor at Temple University
- Pete Newlove, a doctoral student at the University of Colorado and current high school English teacher,
Referenced in the episode:
- Cherokee Schools' would-be diversity administrator shares why she stepped down (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger News)
- Teacher Anti-CRT Bills Coast To Coast: A State By State Guide (Forbes)
- Plessy v. Ferguson (History.com)
- Conservative-led school board fires superintendent after allegations of private ultimatum, teacher protest (Washington Post)
- Gov. Kemp opposes 'Critical Race Theory' in letter to state board of education (11 Alive - Atlanta)
- State Education Board Passes Resolution On Teaching Race (Georgia Public Broadcasting)
- Teachers Say Laws Banning Critical Race Theory Are Putting A Chill On Their Lessons (NPR)
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