Reconsider Everything: The American History Project

BONUS 2: Student to Teacher with Will Larkins

Florida high school student Will Larkins sits down with an Ohio high school teacher to discuss and learn each other's perspectives on their complicated experiences in today's world of education. For Will, the education restrictions rolling out don't just impact lesson plans - the entire environment in their school from low morale to witnessing teachers struggle has left them and their classmates feeling hopeless for their future, when school is a place that is supposed to do the opposite. Follow us on social media: www.linktr.ee/reconsidereverythingpodcast Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2057399/support]

BONUS 1: What Does It Feel Like to Be a Student in Florida Right Now? With Will Larkins

Will Larkins quickly went viral and became known as a Florida student activist who advocates for LGBTQ rights. If you Google their name, you will see what I'm talking about. But with that experience, Will has started to understand the political and education system much better, which gives them a unique perspective on what it is like to be a student in Florida: the hub of anti LGBTQ and Black education initiatives right now. Will gives a first-hand perspective of what it feels like when your teachers are rapidly quitting and you are left to fight this battle with your peers. Follow us on social media: www.linktr.ee/reconsidereverythingpodcast Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2057399/support]

Do You Know How Hawaii Became a U.S. State?

Do you know how Hawaii became a U.S. state? Do you know about the overthrow of its monarchy by United States armed forces? Have you vacationed in Hawaii or plan to in the future? Americans tend to view Hawaii as "America" and travel there, disregarding its history and culture. But knowing the history of America's relationship with Hawaii and its people can change how you view the islands and Native Hawaiians today, who still face health, housing and incarceration issues as a result of colonization. This episode also invites you to learn more about how to be a respectful tourist of the islands. Continue your education at the resource list: https://linktr.ee/episode6resources and follow us on social media:  www.linktr.ee/reconsidereverythingpodcast Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2057399/support]

This Is What It’s Like to Be a History Teacher Right Now… According to Actual Teachers

So far this season, you've heard how much more multicultural history needs to be included into curriculums, and the fight people in the education system are facing from conservatives to advance their political agendas. It is no coincidence that this fight is coming at a time the education system is seeing changes. But we have just seen what the media has shown us. How has the education system been changing in the last decade? And how are teachers including multicultural history into lessons today?  In this episode, two educators who are dedicated to implementing social justice into their lessons share their experiences of what teaching history actually looks like in the current political climate and ways of the world. Continue your education at the resource list: https://linktr.ee/episode5resources and follow us on social media:  www.linktr.ee/reconsidereverythingpodcast Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2057399/support]

How History Class Shapes Your Understanding of the World

Have you ever been in an argument or debate with someone and realize you don't actually know everything about the issue you're discussing? Have you ever heard details about a historical event you already know about and learn new information? That's what Mike Khorshidianzadeh helps his students navigate in class and online that everyone can learn from. Everything you know up to this point in your life has formed the knowledge base that allows you to understand the world the way you do, and any new piece of information can change that. Continue your education with our resource list: https://linktr.ee/episode4resources and follow us on social media:  www.linktr.ee/reconsidereverythingpodcast Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2057399/support]