Ben Blaisdell's guest appearances

Ben Blaisdell

Understanding Cancer | Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

The Learning and Forgetting Podcast

Richard Rothstein

Mike Johnston

Robert Pondiscio

David Labaree

Kevin Currie-Knight

Robert Gressis

Jonathan Mooney

Doris Santoro

Linda Solomon

Catherine Goff

Emily Coughlin

OwlTail

In this episode, Ben Blaisdell (East Carolina University, Kevin's department-mate) talks about critical race theory (CRT) and its applicability to k-12 education. Ben's research and work in schools relies heavily on critical race frameworks, and at a time where people are so polarized about CRT, Ben explains what it is, what it's not, what critics get wrong about it, and how it can answer current criticisms leveled against it. 3:12 - What is critical race theory and what is its significance for a field like k-12 education?14:12 - Concrete ways racialization plays out in schools 26:26 - But aren't we just lowering expectations for black and brown students? Aren't we just devolving into racial stereotype?31:06 - Are the people critics of CRT aim at (Kendi, DiAngelo) working within a CRT framework? (Teaser: not really.) 45:03 - If racism is unavoidable, how can teachers subvert it? If biases are unconscious, how can we become aware of ours? 54:30 - What are critics (especially legislators and pundits) getting wrong about CRT? 1:03:55 - Can CRT and antiracism veer into a religious way of thinking?

In this episode, Ben Blaisdell (East Carolina University, Kevin's department-mate) talks about critical race theory (CRT) and its applicability to k-12 education. Ben's research and work in schools relies heavily on critical race frameworks, and at a time where people are so polarized about CRT, Ben explains what it is, what it's not, what critics get wrong about it, and how it can answer current criticisms leveled against it. 3:12 - What is critical race theory and what is its significance for a field like k-12 education? 14:12 - Concrete ways racialization plays out in schools 26:26 - But aren't we just lowering expectations for black and brown students? Aren't we just devolving into racial stereotype? 31:06 - Are the people critics of CRT aim at (Kendi, DiAngelo) working within a CRT framework? (Teaser: not really.) 45:03 - If racism is unavoidable, how can teachers subvert it? If biases are unconscious, how can we become aware of ours? 54:30 - What are critics (especially legislators and pundits) getting wrong about CRT? 1:03:55 - Can CRT and antiracism veer into a religious way of thinking?


                Critical Race Theory, Racialization, and Schools (w/ Ben Blaisdell and Kevin Currie-Knight)
            

Ben Blaisdell was a popular 16-year-old when he started experiencing uncharacteristic chills, which eventually led to the surprising news that he had acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Listen as he reads his college application essay about the experience, and discusses with his mother the effect it had on their family and how they are doing today.

Voices: Leukemia Survivor Ben Blaisdell