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A One-Size-Fits-All Approach Does Not Work with Dr. OiYan Poon
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Today’s conversation covers the impact of recent executive orders on DEI, the historical context of the civil rights movements, and the importance of local community efforts. Our guest is Dr. OiYan Poon, a community-engaged research scholar, educator, storyteller, and leader for intersectional racial equity. Her research is focused on the racial politics of Asian Americans, and her book is titled Asian American is Not a Color.
Show Highlights:
- Dr. Poon’s efforts to navigate her work under the new Trump administration
- A historical context of civil rights, advocacy, and the push for DEI
- It’s up to OUR generation!
- The one-size-fits-all approach to education doesn’t work.
- Less government or more government?
- The importance of building local communities
Links/Resources:
Connect with Dr. OiYan Poon: Website, Public Pedagogy website, Instagram, and Asian American is Not a Color
Contact us on social media or through our website for more information on the IEP Learning Center: www.inclusiveeducationproject.org
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Manage episode 479706014 series 1836483
Today’s conversation covers the impact of recent executive orders on DEI, the historical context of the civil rights movements, and the importance of local community efforts. Our guest is Dr. OiYan Poon, a community-engaged research scholar, educator, storyteller, and leader for intersectional racial equity. Her research is focused on the racial politics of Asian Americans, and her book is titled Asian American is Not a Color.
Show Highlights:
- Dr. Poon’s efforts to navigate her work under the new Trump administration
- A historical context of civil rights, advocacy, and the push for DEI
- It’s up to OUR generation!
- The one-size-fits-all approach to education doesn’t work.
- Less government or more government?
- The importance of building local communities
Links/Resources:
Connect with Dr. OiYan Poon: Website, Public Pedagogy website, Instagram, and Asian American is Not a Color
Contact us on social media or through our website for more information on the IEP Learning Center: www.inclusiveeducationproject.org
Thank you for listening!
Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every Tuesday.
If you enjoyed this episode and believe in our message, please help us get the word out about this podcast. Rate and Review this show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, or Google Play. It helps other listeners find this show.
Be sure to connect with us and reach out with any questions/concerns:
Instagram–We are doing videos on Instagram, so connect with us there and send us your questions!
Email us: [email protected]
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