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Wake Up To What Matters

by sanayi canton

Wake up to the issues and concerns that matter in our culture and the Harlem Community. We will discuss issues that affect community affairs and public education.

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Episodes

  1. The Power of the PTA

    In which District 4 Parent Association Co-President, Toni Smith-Thompson explains the plans for PA/PTA elections this year, and Dr. Sanayi Beckles-Canton says, “Are you serious?" https://wakeuptowhatmatters.blogspot.com/2020/10/episode-10-power-of-pta.html

  2. Where is parent power in a system of mayor control?

    In this episode we spoke with Sheree Gibson and NeQuan McLean, two extraordinary parent leaders from Brooklyn about School Leadership Teams, District Leadership Teams, Community Education Councils and other sanctioned avenues for parent power in New York City, where the mayor has ultimate control...

  3. Equity is the new black

    In this episode, which we recorded the weekend before the first week that students were supposed to have remote contact with their schools, we talk a little bit about reopening worries, and then launch into a conversation about equity with two parent leaders in the struggle: Angel Martinez, a...

  4. Taking your power back.

    Our guest, William Allen, is currently the National Crisis Director at National Action Network and was formerly the President of the School Board in District 5. https://wakeuptowhatmatters.blogspot.com/2020/09/episode-7-taking-your-power-back.html

  5. How to have courageous conversations about race in public schools

    With police violence against Black people on our minds, again, we talk about the conversations that are and are not happening in public schools. https://wakeuptowhatmatters.blogspot.com/2020/09/episode-6-how-to-have-courageous.html

  6. Episode 5. Waiting on the bus

    In this episode we talk about school buses with an incomparable parent leader. Celia Green is currently the President of the New York City's Citywide Council on High Schools and the First Vice Chair of the Chancellor's Parent Advisory Council....

  7. Episode 4: Outdoor Education. Will it Save Us?

    Curious about outdoor education? We discuss what it is, what it isn't, what questions parents might want to ask about, and what to do if you ask and don't get a clear answer. https://wakeuptowhatmatters.blogspot.com/2020/08/episode-4-outdoor-education-will-it.html

  8. Charter schools. Parent choice or a tactic to destroy public education?

    We discuss how charter schools are a hustle and not incubators for new ideas. https://wakeuptowhatmatters.blogspot.com/2020/08/episode-2-charter-schools-parent-choice.html

  9. Reopening: the safety measures and why we're still scared

    We talk about some of the safety measures being touted by the New York City Department of Education, at this point, one of few large school systems still thinking about in-person in September. Temperature checks? Ventilation? Cleaning? Isolation rooms? Masks? Social Distance?...

  10. Introducing: Wake Up to What Matters

    This is a podcast about awareness; accountability; organizing and galvanizing our parent community for advocacy... in NYC schools and beyond. Visit our website: https://wakeuptowhatmatters.blogspot.com/

  11. Reopening: should parents and educators strike?

    In this episode, recorded on July 30th, we talk about what we know about the New York City school re-opening plans. What do we know? How have parents been involved? Should parents and educators strike? Visit our website for further information:...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Wake up to the issues and concerns that matter in our culture and the Harlem Community. We will discuss issues that affect community affairs and public education.

HOSTED BY

sanayi canton

CATEGORIES

education

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Wake up to the issues and concerns that matter in our culture and the Harlem Community. We will discuss issues that affect community affairs and public education.

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