The Truth About Education Reform and Black Children’s Future (ft. Dr. Bettina Love)

05/21/24 • 61 min

Dr. Bettina Love and host Chris Stewart dive deep into the systemic issues plaguing the education system and its impact on Black children. Dr. Love shares insights from her new book, "Punished for Dreaming," discussing how past and present school reform efforts have fallen short and detailing her framework for meaningful change. Key takeaways include the importance of acknowledging historical wrongs in education, the case for reparations as a step towards educational equity, and the potential for community-driven solutions to enact real change. Join us for this critical conversation on how to build a more just and inclusive educational future for our children.

Dr. Love outlines her vision for an educational overhaul, the significance of culturally competent teaching, and the power of community engagement in crafting education systems that uplift Black children. Chris and Dr. Love debate various aspects of education reform while agreeing on the need for a fundamental rethinking of education to ensure justice and equity for all students.

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Peter Cunningham

After four great years working in Washington for the Obama administration as the Assistant Secretary for Communications and Outreach in the U.S. Department of Education, Peter Cunningham founded Education Post, with a mission to drive needed change in public education by elevating the voices of parents, teachers, students and others who are passionate about schools and believe in the power of public education to change lives.

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