Podcast Episode Details

#71 - Dave Zirin and the Intersection of Sports, Education, and Justice

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One thing that teachers and athletes certainly have in common is the tired notion that they’re each supposed to be “apolitical” and avoid speaking out against injustice. Welp, we’re certainly not going to “shut up and dribble” today! This week we combine forces with writer, editor, sports journalist, and “Edge of Sports” host Dave Zirin to explore the intersections of sports, education, politics, and social justice! From Title IX to student-athlete free speech, municipal budgets, and fair compensation for college athletes, we discuss the work of advancing justice for our students in the classroom and on the field. But first, Jeff and Manuel take a look at recent headlines in education including (another) teacher under fire for assigning racist far-right nonsense and a district chief facing time in prison for his alleged inaction leading up to the mass shooting in Parkland.

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AGENDA

0:00 - Welcome!

5:06 - Teacher assigns racist far-right nonsense

19:13 - Superintendent arrested regarding mass shooting

29:43 - Edge of Sports, Education, and Justice w/ Dave Zirin

1:09:33 - Students organize statewide protest

More from our guest:

• Dave Zirin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EdgeofSports
  
• Dave Zirin for the Nation: https://www.thenation.com/authors/dave-zirin/
  
• Edge of Sports: https://www.edgeofsports.com/
  
• Edge of Sports Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/edgeofsports
  

Do-Now Stories:

• Florida school officials arrested in connection to Parkland shooting: https://www.the74million.org/broward-county-superintendent-arrested-on-felony-charges-in-parkland-school-shooting-inquiry/
  
• Teacher assigns racist assignment using right-wing video: https://www.theroot.com/why-do-blacks-have-a-victim-mentality-and-other-questi-1846741935
  

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Published on 4 years, 7 months ago