Free Range Humans
Conversation with Denise Augustine
Episode Summary
In our first episode of the Free Range Humans podcast series, Jal Mehta and Rod Allen sit down with Denise Augustine to discuss family life during the pandemic, equity in education, the importance of "knowledge keepers," the value of collaborating with indigenous people in our school districts, and much more.
Episode Notes
Denise Augustine is the Director of Aboriginal Education and Learner Engagement at School District 79 Cowichan, in Duncan, British Columbia, Canada.
Highlights from the interview include:
- How to make our schools more equitable.
- Reflections on the role of indigenous people in education systems.
- What makes good learning.
- Should we be concerned about "learning loss" due to the pandemic?
- Preparing for a diversity of learners.
- Hope for the future of education in both Canada and the United States.
- A closing flurry of questions in the Free Range Humans "Lightning Round."
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