Equity in New Haven

Ep. 8: Ethnic Studies--Relationship Building

An interview with David Flores, Ethnic Studies teacher in Pasadena Unified. David helped design the ethnic studies curriculum for Pasadena High School. David discusses the importance of ethnic studies and how it has allowed students to see themselves in the classroom and feel valued. Co-host: Fatima Ashufta

Ep. 7: Universal Design for Learning (UDL) & Growth Mindset

We hear about Universal Design for Learning often but what is it really and how can it help us and our students? Mikey McKelvey helps break it down for us so we get a better understanding of how the framework improves and optimizes teaching and learning for all. If you have any questions or want to learn more, feel free to email Mikey at: mmckelvey@nhusd.k12.ca.us Guest: Mikey McKelvey Co-Host: Nancy Santiago Resources: UDL Now (3rd Edition) by Katie Novak [https://www.amazon.com/UDL-Now-Teachers-Applying-Universal/dp/1930583826] and Equity By Design by Mirko Chardin [https://www.amazon.com/Equity-Design-Delivering-Power-Promise/dp/1544380240]

Ep. 6: Mental Health In Our Schools

What is the current status of mental health in our schools? What are our students and teachers experiencing? In this episode, I get to chat with a few of our mental health providers and an elementary school teacher, to share their experiences and give us tips and strategies. Guests: Corina Rojo, Dylan Francisco, Maricel Tabora, Nahida Feroz

Ep. 5: Belonging-Students' Perspective

Join us in this episode with Ovyanah Sample, Legacy Sims, And Christian Lopez Aguila, three James Logan High School students, as they share their opinions on their sense of belonging. What makes them feel like they belong in school? What's missing?

Ep. 4: Importance of Equity

What is the vision for Equity, Access, and Achievement? What do we hope for our students to achieve when they leave New Haven? These are some of the questions we dive into in this episode with our superintendent, Dr. John Thompson, our director of K-12 Instruction, Hui Stevens, and our EAA coordinator, Zetha Nobles.