Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Season 2, Episode 2: Homegrown Leaders

Host Jonathan Santos Silva speaks with leaders and educators from Nashville Teacher Residency (NTR) in Nashville, TN to explore how the next generation of teachers may already be working within our schools.

Hosted by Jonathan Santos Silva

Allies Need to Be Bold in Their Support of LGBTQ Teachers and Students

The back-to-school season poses a challenge for queer teachers: How open can they be about who they are?

Dwayne J. Bensing

Legal Director, ACLU

Changing Course Season 2: How BIPOC Leaders Flourish

Host Jonathan Santos Silva (South Dakota ‘10) will sit down with innovative nonprofits from across the country that are committed to attracting, training, and retaining BIPOC educators. Each episode will feature thoughtful conversations about how organizations are investing in and providing careers where BIPOC staff can flourish.

Hosted by Jonathan Santos Silva

Season 2, Episode 1: The Purest Form of Activism

Host Jonathan Santos Silva speaks with leaders and educators from The Center for Black Educator Development in Philadelphia about how to create safe spaces that value and invest in young Black leaders.

Hosted by Jonathan Santos Silva

Passing Down a Legacy of Asian American Advocacy to My Son

A father and educator explains how the Asian American model minority myth perpetuates stereotypes and the work that lies ahead for his son and the education system to end it. 

One Day Editorial Team

Author

You Will Encounter the Model Minority Myth, but It Is Your Legacy to Resist It

The perpetuation of the model minority myth in education harms Asian Americans and hinders efforts to build coalitions with other marginalized people.

Tony DelaRosa

Author

Improving Voting Access for Marginalized Communities One School at a Time

Blanca Adriana Ontiveros’ work focuses on ways to help children leverage the power of the ballot even if they can’t vote.

Stephanie García

Writer-Editor

Understanding the Diversity of Latinx Identities Helps Customize Learning

There is no one way to be Latinx. Sharing culture and identity in the classroom can dispel myths and establish meaningful connections between teachers and students.

Kelly Pratt

Copy Chief, One Day

‘It Really Stings’: Students Fighting Book Bans Talk About the Harm They Cause

Students leading the charge against book bans say that these challenges are causing a strain on their mental health and learning environment.

Georgia Davis

Associate Editor

Building Schools Where Students Are Free to Be Their Authentic Selves

School is not always a safe place for students who are LGBTQ+. But efforts are underway to change that despite virulent backlash.

Stephanie García

Writer-Editor