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The problem with white saviorism in education
16:24 - 23:17 (06:53)
White parents who want to create change in schools tend to only talk to other white parents, even if they live in diverse areas. This kind of 'white saviorism' is not productive towards achieving real change and can actually harm marginalized communities.
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A superintendent of a public school district decided to tackle the subjective and often biased admissions process by eliminating the consideration of letters of recommendation from parents, scout troops, and pastors.
16:24 - 17:56 (01:32)
Summary
A superintendent of a public school district decided to tackle the subjective and often biased admissions process by eliminating the consideration of letters of recommendation from parents, scout troops, and pastors.
ChapterThe problem with white saviorism in education
EpisodeNice White Parents - Ep. 5: ‘We Know It When We See It’
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White parents who want to make a difference in schools tend to only talk to other white parents even in diverse cities like New York, and often want to change the process rather than rely on segregation.
17:56 - 23:17 (05:20)
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White parents who want to make a difference in schools tend to only talk to other white parents even in diverse cities like New York, and often want to change the process rather than rely on segregation. A group of predominantly white mothers, Parents Across America, are looking to overturn segregation in the education department.