Believing in Brilliance: Advocacy and Antiracism in Education | Episode 33

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Falling for Learning Podcast, host T.D. Flenaugh interviews author and educator, Andratesha Fritzgerald about her book, Antiracism and Universal Design for Learning. Fitzgerald shares her inspiring journey and insights as a parent and educator. Her deep-rooted belief in advocacy and self-advocacy in education stems from her personal experiences and her kindergarten teacher, who served as a beacon of encouragement in her formative years. This type of unwavering support ignited Fritzgerald's passion for education, leading her to eventually champion the brilliance of every child.Central to Fritzgerald's mission is her book on Universal Design for Learning (UDL), conceived as a tool for liberation in response to the tumultuous events of 2020. Inspired by tragedies like the murder of George Floyd and propelled by student-led protests, her book aims to revolutionize education for black and brown students by amplifying their voices and brilliance.Moreover, Fritzgerald's poignant words underscore her commitment to education and agency as instruments of change.The podcast episode also features details of Fritzgerald’s educational journey. In college, she transitioned from chemical engineering to English due to a lack of community in throughout her education programs and in her career.Parental involvement and advocacy take center stage when Fritzgerald emphasizes the importance of equipping children with the skills to navigate their educational journey successfully. Strategies such as empowering children to be independent.Furthermore, Fritzgerald offers practical guidance on utilizing her book Antiracism and Universal Design for Learning as a starting point for educators, advocating for collaboration and continued antiracism work in both parenting and education.Join T.D. Flenaugh and Andratesha Fritzgerald as they navigate the complex landscape of antiracism, Universal Design for Learning, and the transformative power of advocacy in education.Connect with Andratesha Fritzgerald: website - buildingblocksofbrilliance.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/FritzTeshaFacebook https://www.facebook.com/FritzTesha website: www.buildingblocksofbrilliance.comlink tree: https://linktr.ee/fritzteshaPurchase a copy of Andratesha's book -  https://www.amazon.com/dp/1930583702/ref=as_sl_pc_tf_til?tag=bbofb-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=5b88e811323e9fc88f292774e7f59017&creativeASIN=1930583702&fbclid=IwAR0pM2SEx-V611iC5F3fp_gJNofxXZ78sQ2v36xP3FEuZ2NwA_YQ5KIw23ISupport the showWe drop new episodes every Saturday at 5 p.m. Pacific Time. Follow us: Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/fallingforlearning/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fallingforlearning/https://linktr.ee/falling4learning