Hear two scholars discuss hot topics that impact U.S. students and their thinking. Dr. Rochelle Gutierrez talks about rehumanizing mathematics and Dr. Earl Wright argues that W.E.B. DuBois and his colleagues at Atlanta University were responsible for the founding of Sociology, rather than the more conservative University of Chicago academics who are usually given the … Continued
Education Today
2:30 PM, Pacific Time: Even Week Fridays
Education Today is a radio show hosted by Kitty Kelly Epstein that alternates weekly and airs on Even weeks.
Education Today – September 27, 2019
Right now the education of Bay Area children is seriously affected by gentrification and displacement. Many Black families in West Oakland have already been displaced, and now John Fisher (GAP owner; chair of KIPP Academies; owner of the A’s) plans a new high-end residential development of 3000 units on public (Port of Oakland) property. … Continued
Kitty Kelly Epstein talks with Mills Professor Nolan Jones about Hip Hop pedagogy. How has Hip Hop affected the world and the classroom? What’s the difference between rap pedagogy and Hip Hop pedagogy? What difference does this make for schools?
Hear the creators of California’s new Ethnic Studies curriculum discuss their work and the attack against them. Professor and educational leader Theresa Montano will be first up on the show.
Education Today – August 9, 2019
Two experts discuss more effective pedagogy and other changes needed for community college students. Linda Harris is a doctoral student and a coach for students at Historically Black Colleges. Felicia Darling is a community college instructor and the author of a book about community college pedagogy, Teaching It: Break Out Moves That Break Barriers for … Continued
Education Today – July 19, 2019
Education Today is a radio show hosted by Kitty Kelly Epstein, and airs on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the Month.
Education Today – July 12, 2019
Finally, an organization has taken up the financial impact for Black and Latinx people trying to go into teaching. Hear from the Center for American Progress on what can be done. Also hear about teacher organizing to rid the profession of one irrelevant and inaccurate teacher test, the RICA.
Education Today – July 5, 2019
Education Today is a radio show hosted by Kitty Kelly Epstein, and airs on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the Month.
Education Today – June 28, 2019
Hear Lara Lawal and Juan Ramirez talking about the wonderful educational experiences some students at Street Academy are able to receive as they are introduced to a profession, have fun, and get credit. These two educators are inspirational . 2:30 PST, Friday, June 28, 2019 www.kpfa.org (or on air at KPFA 94.1 FM)
Education Today – June 21, 2019
Education Today is a radio show hosted by Kitty Kelly Epstein, and airs on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the Month.