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”
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.
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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
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
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.
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Ep. 13 Sacred Love is Gangster: WAESN at La Chola Conference 2023
Tracy and Chris reflect on their experiences and learning from the 2023 La Chola Conference held in October 2023 at Yakima Valley College.
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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:
How to Start an Anti-racist Student Group in Your School
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