In this clip from ClassCast Podcast Ep.031, future doctor Camryn Thompson talks with host Ryan Tibbens about how student participation and direction might improve staff equity/race training, school committees, and new anti-racist measures in schools. Essentially, Camryn picks up a thread that has connected several episodes of the ClassCast Podcast -- if we're serious about student efficacy and empowerment, then they must be involved in the decision-making process.\xa0 In this segment, Thompson and Tibbens discuss how including students, particularly students of color, in school-wide race and equity activities might improve inclusion, participation, and effectiveness.\xa0
** DISCLAIMER -- This episode contains honest, open discussions about race, racism, and bias in schools. Both Camryn Thompson 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 signalling), please extend a little grace.\xa0 We're all trying to get better.\xa0 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.\xa0 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.\xa0 If you have a suggestion or question about content in this episode, you can contact ClassCast Podcast directly via readthinkwritespeak@yahoo.com.