Inequitable educational systems led to inequitable generational outcomes for people of color. In today’s episode, we’re joined by Dr. Gene Harris as we talk about the public education system and how we can advocate for change. Dr. Harris’ career in education included serving as the 19th superintendent of the Columbus City Schools (CCS), Ohio’s largest district, serving more than 51,000 students in 118 schools, and over 7,700 employees.
Listen as she talks about the inspiration of teachers, the challenges in education, finding your voice as a leader, and getting on code. Then, we provide receipts on the disparities in public education.
We also have a double dose of C-CRETS, first on how you can advocate for change in your public school system, and second, on how educational and corporate leaders can use their power and privilege for good in support of public education.
This week on C-CRETS
[6:37] Dr. Harris shares her background
[11:26] You belong
[14:00] What led Dr. Harris into the field of education
[17:43] Challenges in education
[26:06] We can’t be pulled back
[29:40] Take advantage of every opportunity
[30:43] Staying on code
[33:59] Black people do help each other
[34:46] Finding your voice as a leader
[39:00] Receipts on the disparities in public education
[ 49:03] How you can advocate for change in your public school system
[ 52:07] How educational and corporate leaders can use their power and privilege for good in support of public education.
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RESOURCES:
History Makers: Dr. Gene Harris
Stanford University Study: Racial and Economic Gaps in Education
NPR: Disparities in Learning During Covid
