Uncovering the Hidden History of Culturally Affirming Schools

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Join us on this episode of AmplifiEd, the EdAllies Podcast, as Dr. Nekima Levy Armstrong discusses the history of segregation in schools and the ongoing fight for educational equity. She highlights the continued disparities in education for black and brown students and details the positive impacts of culturally affirming schools in Minnesota. The episode also covers the recent mediation and court hearings related to the Cruz-Guzman lawsuit, which could limit school options that affirm and support students’ identities.

Show Notes:

00:00:2

Intentional policies for equitable outcomes.

00:07:6

Culturally affirming schools empower students of color.

00:15:7

Black identity found at HBCU: Reclaiming lives, power, choice.

00:22:5

Black woman leads historic case

00:28:2

Lawsuit challenges state's racial disparities.

00:34:0

State segregation, redlining, family choice, deconstructing demographics, black brilliance, infrastructure.

00:39:4

Inequitable resources: disrupting black/brown families.

00:46:3

The Supreme Court decides intentional state action.

00:52:3

Anti-segregationists confuse Minnesota journalists.

00:57:8

Fighting for equitable education.

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At EdAllies, we partner with schools, families, and communities to ensure that all Minnesota students have access to a rigorous and engaging education. We advance policies that put underserved students first, remove barriers facing successful schools and programs, and foster an inclusive conversation about what's possible for students.

In the AmplifiEd podcast, we dig into the issues of the day, the opportunities and challenges facing students, educators, and families, and the ways policy, advocacy, and collaboration can ensure better outcomes for us all.

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