Ep.031 -- C.T. -- Racism in Schools (& What to Do about It) [Full Ep.]

ClassCast Podcast Ep.031 features C.T. (abbreviated here for search result/job prospect sensibilities), a rising senior at Duke University and a former student of host Ryan Tibbens.  As a brilliant young black woman who grew up in a globally diverse, yet majority white, wealthy suburb, C.T. offers insights and suggestions to improve schools that are informed by both academic studies and personal experience.  Currently working through the medical school application process, C.T. has begun dedicating more of her personal time to activism and is involved in the Black Lives Matter movement.  In this discussion with her former English teacher, she advocates for anti-racism through improved public relations, hiring, staff accountability, classroom discussions, and compensation so that our schools can truly serve all Americans equitably.

** DISCLAIMER -- This episode contains honest, open discussions about race, racism, and bias in schools. Both C.T. and host Ryan Tibbens engaged in this discourse to share perspectives and learn. For those listening with a more critical ear (or predisposition to cancel culture/virtue signaling), please extend a little grace.  We're all trying to get better.  Also, as a teacher, I have referred to professional experiences that have occurred in six different schools and with a wide variety of coworkers; I do not intend to disparage any person or institution, nor do I intend to speak on "out of place" or on behalf of my employer. I am solely responsible for my views.  At a few points in this discussion, specific names are obscured so that listeners focus on the broader issues rather than individual schools or people involved in the situations.  If you have a suggestion or question about content in this episode, you can contact ClassCast Podcast directly via [email protected].

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