About Reconsider Everything: The American History Project
Reconsider Everything dives into the impact of how American history is and πͺπ΄π―βπ΅ taught in the U.S. Have you ever thought about how the lack of multicultural history taught in schools has impacted the communities we have failed to celebrate for centuries? Reconsider Everything shares stories from people of various backgrounds who answer that question and insight from people working in education to provide new history, resources and personal perspectives that will make you reconsider everything you know and how you treat those around you. Subscribe for more episodes and stay updated on our socials: https://linktr.ee/reconsidereverythingpodcast Written, produced and hosted by Marissa Nichol, sound design by Tim Perdoch and Jake Stephens, music by Alex Wakim, cover art by Olivia Nichol.
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Reconsider Everything: The American History Project
Florida high school student Will Larkins sits down with an Ohio high school teacher to discuss and learn each other's perspectives on their complicated experiences in today's world of education. For Will, the education restrictions rolling out don't just impact lesson plans - the entire environment in their school from low morale to witnessing teachers struggle has left them and their classmates feeling hopeless for their future, when school is a place that is supposed to do the opposite. Fol...
16 Mar 2023
BONUS 1: What Does It Feel Like to Be a Student in Florida Right Now? With Will Larkins
Will Larkins quickly went viral and became known as a Florida student activist who advocates for LGBTQ rights. If you Google their name, you will see what I'm talking about. But with that experience, Will has started to understand the political and education system much better, which gives them a unique perspective on what it is like to be a student in Florida: the hub of anti LGBTQ and Black education initiatives right now. Will gives a first-hand perspective of what it feels like when your ...
15 Nov 2022
Do You Know How Hawaii Became a U.S. State?
Do you know how Hawaii became a U.S. state? Do you know about the overthrow of its monarchy by United States armed forces? Have you vacationed in Hawaii or plan to in the future? Americans tend to view Hawaii as "America" and travel there, disregarding its history and culture. But knowing the history of America's relationship with Hawaii and its people can change how you view the islands and Native Hawaiians today, who still face health, housing and incarceration issues as a result of coloniz...
8 Nov 2022
This Is What Itβs Like to Be a History Teacher Right Nowβ¦ According to Actual Teachers
So far this season, you've heard how much more multicultural history needs to be included into curriculums, and the fight people in the education system are facing from conservatives to advance their political agendas. It is no coincidence that this fight is coming at a time the education system is seeing changes. But we have just seen what the media has shown us. How has the education system been changing in the last decade? And how are teachers including multicultural history into lessons t...
1 Nov 2022
How History Class Shapes Your Understanding of the World
Have you ever been in an argument or debate with someone and realize you don't actually know everything about the issue you're discussing? Have you ever heard details about a historical event you already know about and learn new information? That's what Mike Khorshidianzadeh helps his students navigate in class and online that everyone can learn from. Everything you know up to this point in your life has formed the knowledge base that allows you to understand the world the way you do, and any...
25 Oct 2022
The Uniquely Unifying Nature of LGBTQ History
The push for banning LGBTQ education has been spreading across American states. You may have heard about the "Don't Say Gay" Law in Florida and the book bans that are replicating in various states. But do you know why teaching LGBTQ history in schools is vital? Debra Fowler, co-founder of the nonprofit History UnErased, has been working to create a more accurate reflection of history in K-12 schools across the nation with life-affirming, life-changing, and life-saving LGBTQ US history c...
18 Oct 2022
Black History Is History
Terrilyn Crawford grew up learning the Black history at home that she didn't learn in school. She told me about her favorite stories in Black history, Black inventors everyone should know, and her experience in the classroom. I also spoke with her mother Glenda Crawford, who grew up in Costa Rica, and her father Terry Crawford, who grew up in both Costa Rica and Harlem, on how their culture influenced the way they raised their children to learn Black history. All of their stories magnify one ...
10 Oct 2022
Indigenous History Education in America Pt.2
In this continued conversation with Lyric Aquino, she speaks more about dark events in Indigenous history, her personal experiences being Indigenous in America and how she stays connected to other Indigenous people and her culture. Joshua Arce, the president and CEO of Partnership With Native Americans, also takes us through the events of Indigenous Boarding Schools and the Indian Child Welfare Act. CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses subject matter including sexual assault, violence, and...
10 Oct 2022
Indigenous History Education in America Pt.1
In the first episode of Reconsider Everything on Indigenous Peoples' Day, Lyric Aquino shares insight into her tribe Ohkay Owingeh and what it is like to be an Indigenous person in America where there is a lack of Indigenous history taught in schools. Joshua Arce, the president and CEO of Partnership With Native Americans, also speaks about food insecurity Indigenous people face today as a result of colonization and the importance of Indigenous history education in America. Dive further into ...
27 Sept 2022
Welcome to Reconsider Everything
Season 1 of Reconsider Everything shares the depths of the lack of multicultural history education in America. This is very much about what we don't learn in school, but it's also about the personal impact of this on people all over the country. You will hear stories about resilience, new history and cultures to be celebrated. Subscribe to hear the first episode on October 10th. Support the show
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