Ep. 7 Dismantling the Myths: Unpacking Misconceptions of Critical Race Theory and Ethnic Studies

In this episode, Tracy and Chris unpack common misunderstandings of Critical Race Theory and Ethnic Studies that are often shared by far right, and oftentimes liberal, individuals. We aim to arm the listener against anti-CRT and ES advocates by helping to develop their talking points against the rhetoric espoused by these individuals.

Companion Blog Posts and YouTube Videos:

Who Controls Education in Washington State? Part 2; This is not a “Culture War”

CRT and School Funding

Reflections on Critical Race Theory

National Organizing for CRT and Ethnic Studies

Ep. 8 Who’s Getting Ethnic Studies Right? A discussion with Dr. Tanisha Brandon-Felder and Amy McClellan

When asked, “Who is getting Ethnic Studies right?” our answer is Shoreline School District. In the northernmost part of King County, Dr. Tanisha Brandon-Felder and Amy McClellan are building the collective capacity needed in a system to build a sustainable K–12 Ethnic Studies program.

Companion Blog Posts and YouTube Videos:

The Failures of Ethnic Studies and How to Fix Them Part 5

Ethnic Studies in K–5 with Concord Elementary School

Ep. 9 Ethnic Studies and the Littles

WAESN Board President and K–5 educator, Amanda Hubbard, joins Chris and Tracy for Episode 9 to discuss what Ethnic Studies looks like for “The Littles.”

Companion Blog Posts:

So, You Want to Be an Antiracist Educator

Puma Poetry Slam – Fruits of Ethnic Studies in an elementary school

Ethnic Studies in K–5 with Concord Elementary School

How to Steal Candy Ethically

Ep. 10 All Colors Are Beautiful; The intersections of Ethnic Studies and Pride Month

In our tenth episode, Chris and Tracy are joined by new WAESN board director, Oliver Miska. We discuss the importance of celebrating Pride Month with an intersectional lens and critique the white and capitalist washing of the Queer Rights Movement.

Ep. 11 Intersectionality, Multiplicity, the Oppression Olympics, and More!

This is a continuation of a series of podcasts focused on identity. For Episode 11, we’re joined by Brandi Waller-Pace, founder and Executive Director of Decolonizing the Music Room. Tracy, Chris, and Brandi discuss intersectionality – NOT multiplicity!

Companion Blog Posts:

Puma Poetry Slam – Fruits of Ethnic Studies in elementary school

Jewishness and Ethnic Studies part 3

Ep. 12 PNW Chicanxs: Beyond the Southwest

Chris and Tracy talk with Drs. Yesenia Navarette Hunter, Gonzalo Guzmán, and Josué Estrada about Ethnic Studies, living and learning in the Yakima Valley, and the new unit they co-wrote on Latinx history in Washington State.

Companion Blog Posts and Curriculum:

Reclaiming Our Hidden Truths: The revolution of remembering

Washington State Latinx History Unit

Ep. 14 The WAESN Youth Advisory Board Speaks! Youth agency according to young people

WAESN Youth Advisory Board members, Ainslie, Alex, Alexis, and Tara share their thoughts as youth leaders on what it takes to support transformational youth agency.

Companion Blog Posts:

Meet the 2019 “Black Education Matters Student Activist Award” winners: Youth leaders of an uprising for racial justice!

How to Start an Anti-racist Student Group in Your School

Petition: Fire Superintendent Denise Juneau

Petition: Support RRHS BSU Students and Educators

Ep. 15 Setting the Record Straight on Holocaust and Genocide Education

Chris and Tracy talk with Legislative Committee co-lead, Oliver Miska, about the birth and death of the Holocaust and “other” genocide education bill.

Companion Blog Posts and Videos:

Jewishness and Ethnic Studies Part 1

Jewishness and Ethnic Studies Part 2

Jewishness and Ethnic Studies Part 3

Black Lives Matter at School and Palestine Solidarity Teach-in