Youth Power Unleashed: Breaking Barriers and Transforming Education
07/11/23 • 46 min
On this episode of AmplifEd, The EdAllies Podcast, Margaret Sullivan and Josh Crosson are joined by special guest Jose Perez, Director of Good Trouble at Bridgemakers. They discuss the importance of advocating for underserved students and removing barriers in education. Jose shares his experiences navigating predominantly white spaces and the gratitude he feels for the sacrifices his mother made for his education. They also touch on the power of youth voices and the need for systemic change in education. They discuss the brilliance and potential of these young individuals and how they are being let down by the system. The conversation also delves into the experiences of Jose and other young people at the Minnesota Capitol, fighting against legislation that would push out teachers of color.
Timestamps:
[00:00:01] Creating better outcomes through advocacy.
[00:04:41] Navigating spaces for young people's liberation.
[00:09:02] Authentic youth push against oppression.
[00:13:07] Youth organize, advocate, and effect change.
[00:17:54] Untraditional education leads to youth leadership.
[00:23:30] Valuing young people's lived experience.
[00:27:36] Empowering young people, not adults.
[00:32:46] Youth fight white supremacist systems: No Apologies.
[00:36:49] Engage young people in the people's house.
[00:42:09] Stirring up good trouble together.
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At EdAllies, we partner with schools, families, and communities to ensure that all Minnesota students have access to a rigorous and engaging education. We advance policies that put underserved students first, remove barriers facing successful schools and programs, and foster an inclusive conversation about what's possible for students.
On this episode of AmplifEd, The EdAllies Podcast, Margaret Sullivan and Josh Crosson are joined by special guest Jose Perez, Director of Good Trouble at Bridgemakers. They discuss the importance of advocating for underserved students and removing barriers in education. Jose shares his experiences navigating predominantly white spaces and the gratitude he feels for the sacrifices his mother made for his education. They also touch on the power of youth voices and the need for systemic change in education. They discuss the brilliance and potential of these young individuals and how they are being let down by the system. The conversation also delves into the experiences of Jose and other young people at the Minnesota Capitol, fighting against legislation that would push out teachers of color.
Timestamps:
[00:00:01] Creating better outcomes through advocacy.
[00:04:41] Navigating spaces for young people's liberation.
[00:09:02] Authentic youth push against oppression.
[00:13:07] Youth organize, advocate, and effect change.
[00:17:54] Untraditional education leads to youth leadership.
[00:23:30] Valuing young people's lived experience.
[00:27:36] Empowering young people, not adults.
[00:32:46] Youth fight white supremacist systems: No Apologies.
[00:36:49] Engage young people in the people's house.
[00:42:09] Stirring up good trouble together.
Follow us:
Find Out More at EdAllies
At EdAllies, we partner with schools, families, and communities to ensure that all Minnesota students have access to a rigorous and engaging education. We advance policies that put underserved students first, remove barriers facing successful schools and programs, and foster an inclusive conversation about what's possible for students.
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Show Notes:
00:00:2
Intentional policies for equitable outcomes.
00:07:6
Culturally affirming schools empower students of color.
00:15:7
Black identity found at HBCU: Reclaiming lives, power, choice.
00:22:5
Black woman leads historic case
00:28:2
Lawsuit challenges state's racial disparities.
00:34:0
State segregation, redlining, family choice, deconstructing demographics, black brilliance, infrastructure.
00:39:4
Inequitable resources: disrupting black/brown families.
00:46:3
The Supreme Court decides intentional state action.
00:52:3
Anti-segregationists confuse Minnesota journalists.
00:57:8
Fighting for equitable education.
About EdAllies:
At EdAllies, we partner with schools, families, and communities to ensure that all Minnesota students have access to a rigorous and engaging education. We advance policies that put underserved students first, remove barriers facing successful schools and programs, and foster an inclusive conversation about what's possible for students.
In the AmplifiEd podcast, we dig into the issues of the day, the opportunities and challenges facing students, educators, and families, and the ways policy, advocacy, and collaboration can ensure better outcomes for us all.
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In the AmplifiEd podcast, we dig into the issues of the day, the opportunities and challenges facing students, educators, and families, and the ways policy, advocacy, and collaboration can ensure better outcomes for us all.
Follow us:
Find Out More at EdAllies
At EdAllies, we partner with schools, families, and communities to ensure that all Minnesota students have access to a rigorous and engaging education. We advance policies that put underserved students first, remove barriers facing successful schools and programs, and foster an inclusive conversation about what's possible for students.
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