Why and How We Still Teach Against Common Sense with Dr. Kevin Kumashiro

OverviewIn this episode ofRooted2Thrive: Conversations That Elevate Our Humanity, host Rochelle Peterson Ansari speaks with Dr. Kevin Kumashiro, independent scholar; former dean of the schools of education at the University of San Francisco and Hofstra University; and, award-winning author or editor of ten books on education and justice including his newest book, the 20th Anniversary Edition of "Against Common Sense: Teaching and Learning toward Social Justice". Join the conversation as Dr. Kumashiro shares his personal and professional journey learning and unlearning to advance democracy and justice. He explains what is considered “common sense”, how and why we replicate “common sense” notions of education, how to counter that “common sense” with frameworks for anti-oppressive action and poses several provocative questions for those of us committed to having a significant, justice centered impact on the world. Topics Covered in This Episode: Learning through discomfort and resistanceThe oppressive commonsense notions that guide educational systemsHow to teach, learn and lead against commonsense The role anti-oppressive education plays in the masses actually winning  The power of the collective in this moment of demonizing teachers and unions, book bans, and narrowing standards Guest Information:Kevin KumashiroIndependent Scholar, Author, ActivistSocial Media:LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinkumashiro/BlueSky:https://bsky.app/profile/kevinkumashiro.comWebsite:kevinkumashiro.comCheck out more content and ways to connect with us:➡️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/perceptions/➡️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/perceptionsunlimited➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perceptionsunlimited/➡️ Email: [email protected] ➡️ Website: www.perceptionsunltd.comPlease feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below!Thank you for tuning intoRooted2Thrive: Conversations That Elevate Our Humanity!