"I watched the film a couple of days ago and couldn't agree more in regards to the oversimplification of the issues regarding education. It trivialized both the vocation of teaching, as well as the impact that race and ethnicity have on a…"
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monica m valadez replied to Mike Beebe's discussion '"Waiting for Superman" thoughts' in the group Race, Leadership, and Social Change
A discussion started by Mike Beebe was featured"Waiting for Superman" thoughts
Hi Race, Leadership, and Social Change members,I just saw the documentary 'Waiting for Superman' last night and while I greatly appreciate its calling of folks to pay attention to the need for educational reform I found myself very frustrated that race and racism wasn't explicitly named as part of the problem. Meanwhile we were hearing primarily about the experiences of children of color and their families' experience with local public schools. I know there is only so much you can do in a…See More
Greta McHaney-Trice replied to Mike Beebe's discussion '"Waiting for Superman" thoughts' in the group Race, Leadership, and Social Change"I am seeing the film next week. I originally was not going to "line the pockets" of the film makers at the cost of the families. As an Afr Am teacher that taught in urban setting you have hit the nail on the head with how the propaganda of…"
Mike Beebe added a discussion to the group Race, Leadership, and Social Change
"Waiting for Superman" thoughts
Hi Race, Leadership, and Social Change members,I just saw the documentary 'Waiting for Superman' last night and while I greatly appreciate its calling of folks to pay attention to the need for educational reform I found myself very frustrated that race and racism wasn't explicitly named as part of the problem. Meanwhile we were hearing primarily about the experiences of children of color and their families' experience with local public schools. I know there is only so much you can do in a…See More
steve stapleton left a comment for Mike Beebe"Hi Mike,
Welcome to the site. It is good to have you engaged. Please let me know if you have any questions. We have some great conversations on GS going on, and there are some interesting video's linked to the site as well."
Mike Beebe joined Jon Ramer's groupRace, Leadership, and Social Change
This group will explore how to utilize a racial equity lens in leadership and social change work.
Mike Beebe commented on patricia hughes's group 'Gracious Space Practitioners'"Hi all- I have been having fun integrating some teaching on Gracious Space into my Group Facilitation Skills workshops that I lead on fairly regular basis with AmeriCorps teams. AmeriCorps members have appreciated this new component to my workshops."
Mike Beebe joined patricia hughes's group
Gracious Space Practitioners
This group is for change agents, leaders, consultants and facilitators using Gracious Space.
Profile Information
- What organizations are you associated with?
- Penny Harvest/Solid Ground
Beebe Training & Consulting
Seattle Young People's Project
Social Justice Fund Northwest
- Affiliated Web sites
- www.pennyharvest.org/seattle; www.mikebeebe.biz; www.solid-ground.org; www.sypp.org
- Brief bio--What are you passionate about?
- I am passionate about social change work. I am particularly interested in work that engages young people in partnership with adults to bring about social, economic, environmental and racial justice.
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- At 1:11pm on March 2, 2010, steve stapleton said…
- Hi Mike,
Welcome to the site. It is good to have you engaged. Please let me know if you have any questions. We have some great conversations on GS going on, and there are some interesting video's linked to the site as well.
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