THE EDUCATION PROJECT

Four New Haven, CT Public School students share their experiences and insights on how race shows up in schools and how it impacts their lives and learning. With guests: Briyana, Benny, Sebastian and Mia.

Greg Smith talks about finding his purpose and joy in food, and the impact the ConnCAT Culinary Arts program had on him as a black man trying to find supports to live a vibrant life and better the community around him.

AN EDUCATION PROJECT STORY: Guest Kia Levey-Burden shares her struggles with a school district punishing her son due to his learning needs and race.

One in a special series of equity in education stories.  One SCSU professor and two teachers discuss anti-racism teacher education as a foundation for equitable classrooms, recruiting teachers of color, the importance of culturally relevant curriculum, and more.

Three indigenous educators talk about giving thanks, true history, native foods and how they handle Thanksgiving each year. 

Mother, Montessori education enthusiast, and black breastfeeding advocate Amelia Sherwood talks about her passion for supportive joyous community and the importance of nurturing black & brown children and families. 

Organizing for Freedom - Live Episode. CT Core - Organize Now! founders & husband and wife team Isa Mujahid and Camelle Scott-Mujahid share their insights into grassroots organizing to transform the racial and economic inequity in the state of Connecticut and beyond.