What Is an Equitable Learning Environment and How Can Your School Build One? Podcast
This podcast by The 180 Podcast, a part of Arizona State’s Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation, unpacks what equitable education is and what it looks like; why it is such a complex endeavor to embark on; and how it can be implemented by teachers, principals, and superintendents. The podcast asks listeners to reflect on the question “If our primary purpose [as educators] is that our young people are meaningfully engaged, learning, thriving, healthy, and well, what would we do differently?” to ground their understanding of what equitable education looks like in practice. Commonly brought up concerns—such as a potential decline in rigor or academic standards—related to the implementation of equitable education are also discussed. Overall, the podcast discusses how to incorporate equitable education practices at all levels, address common misconceptions, and affirm minority students in schools. This resource may be helpful to teachers, principals, and superintendents looking to incorporate equitable education practices in schools and systems.