Ladies, gentlemen, and fellow citizens, the state of the Black Education Union is not strong. The nameless and faceless “system” is still failing Black students. To be clear, they are failing nearly every major subgroup, but especially Black students, and add on poverty, or a disability, or any other subgroup, and the numbers get worse in regards to literacy and numeracy.
Dr. Charles Cole
South Star Classroom Podcast Episode 121: Examining Black Student Representation in Top Private Colleges
How does the underrepresentation of Black students at selective private colleges and universities impact the overall educational environment and opportunities for these students? What are institutions doing to increase Black student enrollment, and why have they not been more effective in achieving a representative student body? What else needs to be done?
South Star Classroom Podcast Episode 120: Is college really worth it?
What’s the point of college? Like, objectively. We all know it’s a marker for socio-economic mobility but we want to go deeper. Why does college exist, and what needs to change in the format of higher education?
South Star Classroom Podcast Episode 119: Is overtime pay for teachers overdue or overrated?
Is overtime pay for teachers long overdue, considering the countless hours they dedicate outside of the standard 40-hour workweek? Or, is the concept of overtime pay for teachers overrated, considering the intrinsic rewards and passion that often drive their commitment to going above and beyond? Listen in as the group discusses the potential benefits and…
South Star Classroom Podcast Episode 118: Breaking The Codes: From School Dress Codes to Bans on Low Rider Cruising Laws.
In this week’s episode, we take a look at how policies and laws are used to police our communities and cultures.