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VOICES for Social Justice

VOICES for Social Justice

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Brought to you by the Constellations Center for Equity in Computing at Georgia Tech, VOICES features conversations from experts on social justice issues facing American society. These conversations aim to shine a brighter spotlight on the negligence of lifting our poor communities, and the lack of equitable access to upward mobility and quality education and healthcare.Copyright GTComputing
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  • The Model Minority Myth and the AAPI Experience

    The Model Minority Myth and the AAPI Experience
    May 11 2021
    In this episode of VOICES for Social Justice, Lien has a heartfelt discussion with two computer science educators about their experiences as AAPI women in the United States. The trio discuss the historical context that has led us to where we are today, explore the Model Minority Myth and its impact on the education system — specifically on young AAPI girls in STEM, and make the case for decolonizing our curriculum. Host: Lien Diaz, director of educational innovation and leadership at the Constellations Center for Equity in Computing. Guests: Michelle (Computer Science Content Specialist in a public Bay Area school district), and Lily (Computer Science Lead Educator at NYC Department of Education). RESOURCES: CS Teacher Resources: -Social Justice Activities Choice Board - https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1yWCukehyePDX7NSwhuUp-5Q3nEaYHg_R_k9mz0t6abg/edit?usp=sharing - SFUSD Computer Science Team-Created Lessons - https://sites.google.com/sfusd.edu/k-2cs/red/red-distance-learning-lessons - Anti-Racist Lesson Procedure - https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1avRj9J0oKjteuTFPSz5DWGzwjDTPydY60H7a7OHVTQM/edit#slide=id.g8c9a605387_0_372 Articles: - The history of tensions — and solidarity — between Black and Asian American communities, explained - https://www.vox.com/22321234/black-asian-american-tensions-solidarity-history - Racism Has Always Been Part of the Asian American Experience - https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/04/we-are-constantly-reproducing-anti-asian-racism/618647/ Zeitgeist Texts: - On the multiple factors, including how the Black Civil Rights movement and foreign affairs, impacted the determination of American racial hierarchy with the rise of the model minority in this text: The Color of Success: Asian Americans and the Origins of the Model Minority by Dr. Ellen D. Wu (https://bookshop.org/books/the-color-of-success-asian-americans-and-the-origins-of-the-model-minority/9780691168029?sscid=41k5_sp3x1&utm_source=ShareASale&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=314743&utm_term=1535322) - On the first scapegoating of Asian Americans in a public health crisis, and the AAPI's powerful activism in countering the rhetoric (relevant to our current COVID19 context) in this text: Contagious Divides by Nayan Shah (https://bookshop.org/books/contagious-divides-epidemics-and-race-in-san-francisco-s-chinatown-9780520226296/9780520226296?sscid=41k5_sp5co&utm_source=ShareASale&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=314743&utm_term=1535322) What to Watch: - Baby Cobra with Ali Wong - https://www.netflix.com/title/80101493 - Hashtag Blessed with Dr. Jason Leong - https://www.netflix.com/title/81310349 - Asian Americans - https://www.pbs.org/show/asian-americans/ CONNECT ON SOCIAL: Twitter - Constellations: @gt_ccec LEARN MORE ABOUT VOICES at http://constellations.gatech.edu/voices-social-justice-alliance
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • The Role of Philanthropy in Education with Joshua Elder

    The Role of Philanthropy in Education with Joshua Elder
    Apr 26 2021
    This month we’re talking about money. That’s right, funding plays a huge role in achieving equity in education and we are exploring the many facets of the world of philanthropic educational funding. We dig deep into the grant-making process, including what makes a grant proposal stand out, tips for finding funding resources, and more with our friend, Josh Elder, director of grants management at the Siegel Family Endowment. Josh also shares his experiences of growing up in rural Virginia and how a teacher’s encouragement led Josh to teach halfway around the world before eventually pivoting to his philanthropic work. Host: Lien Diaz, director of educational innovation and leadership at the Constellations Center for Equity in Computing Guest: Joshua Elder, director of grants management at the Siegel Family Endowment *Disclosure: Constellations has previously received funding from the Siegel Family Endowment. RELATED LINKS: VOICES - http://constellations.gatech.edu/voices-social-justice-alliance Siegel Family Endowment - https://www.siegelendowment.org/ Follow Constellations on Twitter at @GT_CCEC - https://twitter.com/GT_CCEC Follow SFE on Twitter at @siegelendowment - https://twitter.com/siegelendowment
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    47 mins
  • Supporting the Teaching Community with Jake Baskin

    Supporting the Teaching Community with Jake Baskin
    Mar 26 2021
    Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) Executive Director Jake Baskin joins the podcast to discuss the isolation that teachers, especially computer science teachers, often experience, the CSTA Equity Fellows program, and what he hopes the education system will take away our time teaching in a pandemic. Jake also applauds the CS Ed community on how much policy work has been done, shares his best professional development experience, and drops a hint on where a future CSTA Annual Conference could be held. Plus, he wins the award for being our first guest to render Lien speechless! Host: Lien Diaz Guest: Jake Baskin, executive director at Computer Science Teachers Association Related Links: VOICES - http://constellations.gatech.edu/voices-social-justice-alliance CSTA - http://csteachers.org/ CSTA Equity Fellows - http://csteachers.org/page/csta-equity-fellowship CS K-12 Standards - http://csteachers.org/page/about-csta-s-k-12-nbsp-standards Standards for Teachers - http://csteachers.org/page/standards-for-cs-teachers CSTA 2021 Annual Conference - http://web.cvent.com/event/354be991-0b98-48e0-b4d3-0e32b72a6e49/summary Connect with Us on Social Media: Follow Constellations on Twitter at @GT_CCEC Follow Jake Baskin on Twitter at @jakebask Follow CSTA on Twitter at @csteachersorg
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    32 mins
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