Education
Southern Shift Podcast: The Texas Text Book Controversy: Our Interview w/ Texas State Board of Education candidate Rebecca-Bell Metereau
Submitted by Southern Shift on Thu, 2010-06-03 10:12 Authored by Davey D
We recently spoke w/ educator and Texas State Board of Education candidate Rebecca-Bell Metereau about the issues surrounding Texas Text Books and the right wing changes being pushed in upcoming curriculm.
She gave us an insightful breakdown by explaining all that led up the TSBOE being hijacked by far right wing Christian conservatives who have set out to rewrite history and have Texas Text Books and curriculm reflect a world view that is white washed. Rebecca-Bell describes it as 'Happy History'.
We also talked about why people need to be concerned about Texas and what it does with it's Text Books. It will impact 90% of the country.
Trials of a Hip Hop Educator: Promoting Proper Education in Our Communities
Submitted by Southern Shift on Fri, 2010-04-02 08:11 Authored by Tony MuhammadDespite the growth in the development of Black, Latino, Native American, Asian and other cultural history curricula throughout the country, if we take a look at the current state of education and how it affects our youth, we can safely say that we are in the same state that we were back then, if not worse.
Texas Text Book Drama-Teachers & Educators Speak Out & Fight Back
Submitted by Southern Shift on Wed, 2010-03-17 09:20 Authored by Davey D
By now everyone has heard about the big fight over text books and history curriculum here in Texas. To sum it up, there was a push to put a number of far right-wing fundamentalist conservatives on the Texas State Board of Education where standards are set every ten years or so. Many people, in particular Democrats were asleep at the wheel and lo and behold, the far right organized, packed the board 10-5 and then proceeded to dismantle current standards by removing historical figures like Cesar Chavez, Thurgood Marshall and many other heroes and sheroes of Black and Brown people and replaced them with conservative folks like Jerry Falwell and Newt Gingrich. It’s just now many of us are reporting on this, but according to activists and educators on the ground here in Texas, this has been brewing for a very long time...
Why do you support Bill White for Governor?
Submitted by Noelle Davis on Tue, 2009-12-22 12:34
We caught up with some folks at the Rally for New Leadership in Austin recently, and asked them to share why they are supporting Bill White in his run to be the next Governor of Texas.
Bill White Rally for New Leadership
Submitted by Noelle Davis on Wed, 2009-12-16 16:17
We caught this footage of Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Bill White speaking at the Rally for New Leadership at Scholz Garten in Austin, TX on December 6, 2009. Mayor White spoke about Texas values, his ability to bring politically diverse groups of people together, and the critical role education will play in the future of Texas.
Houston Rapper Chingo Bling Talks Politics, Education, and the Science Behind his Custom Made Boots
Submitted by Southern Shift on Mon, 2009-12-07 12:00We caught up w/ Houston rap star Chingo Bling who talked to us about the upcoming Texas governor’s race, education, young people, and his love for custom made cowboy boots.
Barber Jay - With Obama, we've got a chance.
Submitted by Southern Shift on Thu, 2009-10-08 15:13Jay Ringo of Midtown Barbershop speaks on the problems facing America and how a vote for Obama can help make the difference.
Houston Minister on Obama - A Chance to Change America
Submitted by Southern Shift on Thu, 2009-10-08 13:19Houston, TX Minister Johnny Jeremiah speaks on George Bush, children, the youth vote, and obligation to our ancestors.
