Ep. 4 Union Efforts to Secure Black Lives Matter in the Schools Week

Episode 4 continues where Episode 3 left off. Tracy and Chris welcome Marquita Prinzing and Sarah Arvey Tov, two key union organizers in the Seattle movement for Black Lives Matter at School.

Companion Blog Posts and YouTube videos:

When Anti-racism and Anti-Blackness Collide; a Seattle Education Association Story

Ethnic Studies in Seattle; An oral history webinar

Ep. 5 The National Movement for Black Lives Matter in the Schools

Tracy and Chris are joined by leaders in the national BLM at School movement, Dr. Denisha Jones, Jesse Hagopian, and Darrin Hoop. We talk history, organizing, barriers, and how to sustain the movement.

Companion Blog Posts and YouTube Videos:

National Organizing for CRT and Ethnic Studies

Ep. 6 Rule Breakers

WAESN Youth Advisory Board members, Ainslie, Alex, Alexis, and Tara, join Tracy and Chris to talk about their scholarship contest and why breaking the rules is part of fighting for justice.

Companion Blog Posts:

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

Learn to Say Her Name

I Am Not a Rule Breaker

Community Voice

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!