The Podclass: Electives: Recent Episodes
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Eager to dive in deeper to some of the topics discussed on The Podclass? The Podclass: Electives is a sister channel created by Ever Active Schools that takes a closer look at issues related to healthy school communities. Listen to stories and experiences from school system leaders, students, and more as they delve into the how to build healthy school communities and the lasting impacts those communities have.
Host Katelynn is joined by Brian Andjelic, Director of Leadership Learning for Wellness with the College of Alberta School Superintendents (CASS). They discuss the need for systemic, comprehensive, and collaborative solutions to support the well-being of teachers and education leaders. Resources https://cass.ab.ca/ (CASS website) https://cass.ab.ca/resources/wellness/%0d (CASS Wellness Webpage) - including the planning and implementation guide, playbook, and environmental scan/needs assessment report https://padlet.com/brianandjelic/avsknjnnzirht9qz (Padlet)
Host Katelynn Theal is joined by Rohan Thompson, a Social Work Therapist/Psychotherapist and the Assistant Director of Indigenous Education, Anti-Racism, Anti-Oppression and Community Relationships with the Peel District School Board. They discuss the harms of systems that normalize racism and Rohan presents actions, practices and policies for leaders to centre anti-racism. Resources https://www.tvo.org/article/the-story-of-ontarios-last-segregated-black-school (The Story of Ontario’s Last Segregated Black School) http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/new/review-peel-district-school-board-report-en.pdf (Review of the Peel District School Board) https://byblacks.com/opinion/2544-the-problem-with-ontario-s-public-schools (The Problem With Ontario's Public Schools) https://static1.squarespace.com/static/545cdfcce4b0a64725b9f65a/t/54da3451e4b0ac9bd1d1cd30/1423586385564/Healing.pdf (Healing the Hidden Wounds of Racial Trauma) https://www.anxiety.org/black-americans-how-to-cope-with-anxiety-and-racism (The Link Between Experiences of Racism and Stress and Anxiety for Black Americans: A Mindfulness and Acceptance-Based Coping Approach) https://www.edweek.org/leadership/study-having-just-one-black-teacher-can-up-black-students-chances-of-going-to-college/2018/11 (Study: Having Just One Black Teacher Can Up Black Students’ Chances of Going to College) https://news.ncsu.edu/2020/07/race-anger-bias-kids/ (Future Teachers More Likely to View Black Children as Angry, Even When They Are Not) https://www.marketwatch.com/story/black-children-are-more-likely-to-be-disciplined-than-white-kids-for-the-same-behavior-2019-10-16 (Black Children are More Likely to be Disciplined than White Kids for the Same Behavior) https://www.edcan.ca/articles/addressing-racism-in-the-k-12-workplace/ (Addressing Racism in the K-12 Workplace)
Host Katelynn Theal is joined by Dr. Pamela Toulouse, Scholar and Consultant in Indigenous Education, Training & Cultural Safety, to discuss the current state of education for Indigenous peoples and where you can begin embedding truth and reconciliation into your school community. Resources https://mexikaresistance.files.wordpress.com/2013/09/american-indian-contributions-to-the-world.pdf (Encyclopedia of American Indian Contributions to the World : 15,000 Years of Inventions and Innovations (PDF)) https://www.portageandmainpress.com/Books/T/Truth-and-Reconciliation-in-Canadian-Schools (Truth and Reconciliation in Canadian Schools) https://www.edcan.ca/wp-content/uploads/EdCAN-NET_FACTS-ON-ED_TRUTHRECONCILIATION_ENG_v2.pdf (How Can We Embed Truth and Reconciliation in Every School? (PDF)) https://www.edcan.ca/experts/pamela-rose-toulouse/ (Dr. Pamela Toulouse EdCan Webpage and Resources)
School system leaders: grow your healthy school community! Host Katelynn Theal talks with Melanie Davis, Executive Director of Physical and Health Education Canada (PHE Canada), about the origin story of The Alliance and the journey that brought to you the NEW Canadian Healthy School Standards. Resources https://www.healthyschoolsalliance.ca/ (Canadian Healthy Schools Alliance website) https://www.healthyschoolsalliance.ca/ca-healthy-school-standards (Canadian Healthy School Standards)
In episode 2 of the School Sport for All miniseries, hosts Matt Letkeman and Carlie Paxton are joined by Nadgelin Cliffe and Emoni Bush. They discuss how sport is a universal language and a connector between people. They talk about the social aspects of sport, the relationships that develop through sport and how sport bridges language and cultural barriers. The miniseries School Sport for All looks at the importance of school sport for people from a variety of backgrounds, and seek to understand the impact of school sport through our guests' unique perspectives.
Welcome to the miniseries School Sport for All! Over the course of three episodes we take a look at the importance of school sport for people from a variety of backgrounds, and seek to understand the impact of school sport through our guests' unique perspectives. In episode 1, hosts Matt Letkeman and Carlie Paxton are joined by Anmol Mattu and Tamara Jarrett where they discuss how school sport served as a launching pad as they began their careers. They talk about the skills gained from participating in sport, as well as the cultural influences, supports and barriers they experienced in their sport journeys.
In the final episode of the School Sport for All miniseries, hosts Matt Letkeman and Carlie Paxton are joined by Wura and Ore where they discuss how sports have created opportunities to meet new people, learn Canadian culture, and build and strengthen relationships. They emphasize the universality of sport despite differences that may exist between cultures. The miniseries School Sport for All looks at the importance of school sport for people from a variety of backgrounds, and seek to understand the impact of school sport through our guests' unique perspectives.