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global & decolonial education

15 episodes

Restoring Humanity to "Special Education": Global Perspectives on Inclusion

What does genuine inclusion require of us, of schools, and what would it mean to restore the humanity of a special education system that was built to put kids into buckets?

Confronting the Education Polycrisis

Dr. James Mannion shares the journey that led him to human-centered education & the solutions it offers to our present polycrisis.

A Danish Perspective on American Education

What lessons can we learn from Danish society & its education system that may help heal our own?

Meritocracy, Anxiety, & the Chinese College Entrance Exam

Zachary Howlett explores the pros and pitfalls of the gaokao, China's high-stakes national college entrance exam.

Roma Education: Emma Sisson's Mission From Tennessee to Transylvania

Explore the transformative journey of Emma Sisson from teaching in Memphis to becoming School Director of The Mission in Transylvania

Americanization or Autonomy: The Dilemma of Puerto Rico's Educational Agenda

Professor Jenaro Abraham explores Puerto Rico's education system, revealing its ties to US influence and the island's pursuit of autonomy.

Part 3 of 3: Pedagogy in the Hawaiian Islands feat. Hanahau‘oli School

This incredible final installment of our exploration of the pedagogy of the Hawaiian Islands focuses on Hanahau‘oli School in Honolulu.

Part 2 of 3: Pedagogy in the Hawaiian Islands

An overview of a place-based pedagogical framework for Hawaiian youth.

Part 1 of 3: Pedagogy in the Hawaiian Islands

We explore history, philosophy, and progressive developments in Hawai'ian Pedagogy.

Intersecting Coloniality, Youth Autonomy, and Adult Supremacy

How can we create spaces that share power and promote change in the world?

Catalyzing Systems-Based Change

Catalyzing change in schools starts with small, incremental, yet meaningful moments.

From Colonial to Solarpunk Education

What does solarpunk offer as an alternative future to strive for?

Expanding Experiential Education

Building a world-wide collaborative on experiential learning.

Implementing the Sustainable Development Goals to the Classroom

Creating challenges that impact the real world.

Building a Global Equitable Community feat. Ara Aman, Tania Mansfield, Lisa Liss, Colleen Mascenik, and Evin Schwartz

Connecting the world together to engage in new content.