The Evolving Education Project
This podcast centers the educational joys, interests, passions, and inquiries of communities of Color. We make discussions and knowledge around the education of people of Color more accessible to families and all educators, and more inclusive to teachers, non-traditional educators, and to a variety of educational spaces. Check out our website to find out more! evolvingeducationproject.com
The Evolving Education Project
S2:E16 The Work of Teachers - Part 3.1 of "Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy Now!: The Brilliance and Joy of Students of Color"
This episode is inspired by Dr. Gholdy Muhammad’s best-selling book, Cultivating Genius: An Equity Model for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy as well as her second book, Unearthing Joy: A Guide to Culturally and Historically Responsive Teaching and Learning. I am in conversation with Ivelisse Ramos Brannon, former NYC public high school English teacher, curricular consultant, and Ph.D. student at Harvard University. At the time of this interview, she was still teaching at Central Park East High School in East Harlem. She describes how she embodies and implements culturally and historically responsive literacy in her classroom through love and criticality. Ivelisse also discusses how and why we need to make sure we are cultivating genius and fostering joy among teachers in addition to students if we are to ever create the kinds of schools that will strongly benefit students of Color.