Inclusive Education Project Podcast

Today’s conversation covers the impact of recent executive orders on DEI, the historical context of the civil rights movements, and the importance of local community efforts. Our guest is Dr. OiYan Poon, a community-engaged research scholar, educator, storyteller, and leader for intersectional racial equity. Her research is focused on the racial politics of Asian Americans, and her book is titled Asian American is Not a Color. Show Highlights:Dr. Poon’s efforts to navigate her work under the new Trump administrationA historical context of civil rights, advocacy, and the push for DEIIt’s up to OUR generation!The one-size-fits-all approach to education doesn’t work.Less government or more government?The importance of building local communitiesLinks/Resources:Connect with Dr. OiYan Poon: Website, Public Pedagogy website, Instagram, and Asian American is Not a ColorContact us on social media or through our website for more information on the IEP Learning Center: www.inclusiveeducationproject.org  T