ClassCast Podcast Ep.030 features Leleda Beraki, an incredibly intelligent and focused member of the high school Class of 2020, discussing her high school experience, her reflections on the pandemic closure/online learning, how to improve school, and how honest discourse can help resolve racism in school and society.\xa0 As she prepares to enroll at Yale in the fall, Leleda has given serious thought to school's shortcomings and the social struggles we must all work to correct.\xa0 At the end, Leleda shares her unofficial graduation address -- it was not selected for her school's virtual graduation ceremony, but it includes serious and determined tones that beautifully represent the world in 2020.\xa0
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** DISCLAIMER -- This episode contains honest, open discussions about race, racism, and bias in schools. Both Leleda Beraki and host Ryan Tibbens engaged in this discourse to share perspectives and learn. As the host, as a white male with my upbringing, I assume there are plenty of flawed statements in this discussion, but the only thing that's clear to me after recording is that I talked a little too much.\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.\xa0 I am solely responsible for my views.\xa0 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 If you have a suggestion or question about content in this episode, you can contact ClassCast Podcast directly via readthinkwritespeak@yahoo.com.\xa0