Tag: schools
Maryland Gubernatorial Krish Vignarajah on Schools, Police, the Environment, and Being a Woman
With the primary just weeks away, Krish Vignarajah talks to Dharna Noor about how she would fund schools and implement criminal justice reform, and explains why Maryland needs women in elected office Visit http://therealnews.com for…
The Baltimore Bureau Podcast Show
Dharna and Khalilah talk about the future of the Kirwan Commission, how the coming Maryland gubernatorial race will affect public education, the Poor People’s Campaign, and what happens when hospitals prioritize profit Visit http://therealnews.com for…
Trump Admin’s Roll-Back of Affirmative Action will Reduce Black Enrollment
Trump officials announced that schools and colleges should no longer use racial diversity as guideline for admissions. The consequence will be lower enrollment figures for people of color and a set-up for a new Supreme…
Explosive Report Shows Unchecked Sexual Assaults in Chicago Public Schools
Troy LaRaviere, challenger for Mayor of Chicago, says understaffing and mismanagement at CPS and by Rahm Emanuel has resulted in unchecked sexual assault of Chicago Public Schools students Visit http://therealnews.com for more stories and help…
The Baltimore Bureau Podcast Show: August 17, 2018
Eze, Dharna, Khalilah, and guest host Faraji Muhammad of WEAA’s For the Culture discuss the causes and effects of violence in Baltimore, discrimination against Black girls in schools, police accountability, and Baltimore artist Devin Allen…
The Baltimore Bureau Podcast Show: September 7, 2018
Eze and Khalilah sit down with Caryn York, Executive Director of Job Opportunities Task Force, to discuss Baltimore City School closings due to lack of AC, Gov. Hogan’s rhetoric vs. track record, abuse of women…
Extreme Heat Prompts 65 Baltimore School Closures, Student Protests
The closures sparked a debate between students and Republican Gov. Larry Hogan about who is to blame for the lack of air conditioning in city schools ** (Disclaimer: This video content is intended for educational…
The Baltimore Bureau Podcast Show: August 31, 2018
Eze, Dharna, Khalilah, and guest host Ricarra Jones, Deputy Political Director of 1199 SEIU MD/DC, discuss the Fight for $15, renewable energy, Governor Hogan’s Trumpian rhetoric, Det. Sean Suiter’s death, and new schools in Baltimore…
Does Hogan’s Schools Rhetoric Match his Track Record?
Some Democrats say Larry Hogan is taking credit for their educational accomplishments, but will either candidate’s policy be transformational for public schools? Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories and help support our work by donating at…
The Baltimore Bureau Podcast Show: September 21, 2018
Khalilah Harris, Eze Jackson, and social activist Kwame Rose sit down to talk about sexual abuse on college campuses, campaign financing, the Maryland Gubernatorial race, and more. Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories and help support…
The Baltimore Bureau Podcast Show: Week of September 23rd, 2018
Eze Jackson, Khalilah Harris, and Dharna Noor talk about Maryland’s only 2018 gubernatorial debate, place-based solutions to climate change, demands for justice at Johns Hopkins University and Hospital, and the Kirwan Commission on Education Visit…
As Far Right Marches in London, UK Teachers Organize Against Racism
Educators gathered in Leeds to share strategies on how to combat growing racism, xenophobia and and Islamophobia across the UK. Music: Bensounds.com ** (Disclaimer: This video content is intended for educational and informational purposes only)…
2018 Midterms: What About Public Schools?
Experts discuss progressive education policy in the most significant midterm elections in a generation ** (Disclaimer: This video content is intended for educational and informational purposes only) **
Is 2019 the Year Maryland Finally Fully Funds its Public Schools?
A major battle is brewing between Maryland’s Democratic leadership, its Republican Governor and education advocates over the future of the state’s public schools ** (Disclaimer: This video content is intended for educational and informational purposes…
It’s “Pro-Criminal” to Oppose Mandatory Minimums – Gov. Larry Hogan
Veteran police officer Neill Franklin pushes back on recent comments by Maryland’s Republican Governor, and says harsh sentences are not effective in reducing crime Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. **…
Poverty Is the New Draft
The draft might be gone, but not everyone volunteers for the same reasons. Inconsistent access to education, healthcare, or housing means marginalized communities are systemically pushed into military service to gain those benefits–especially poor students….
Teach For America: Fueling Educational Gaps In California
Student success is tied to teacher expertise, yet TFA only trains its members for five weeks before placing them in schools. One lawmaker says these programs need to be banned from classrooms if California wants…
Can Public Education Survive COVID-19?
The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted apartheid conditions in US public schools. Director/Video Editor: Taylor Hebden Chase Producer: Genevieve Montinar Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This video content is…
Police Repression Backfires As Protests Multiply
Professor Lester Spence argues America is facing two pandemics: COVID-19 and political policing. Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This video content is intended for educational and informational purposes…
Activists Push Police Out Of Schools In Madison, WI
Queer, trans, and Black students organized for their safety and dignity and pushed for the removal of police from Madison public schools. Director/Video Editor: Bababtunde Ogunfolaju Subscribe to our page and support our work at…
COVID-19 Is Amplifying Racial Inequities, Educators Say
Baltimore Teachers Union President Diamonté Brown discusses a recent lawsuit over unpaid instructional days, global protests against racism, the movement to defund the police, and calls to remove officers from schools. Subscribe to our page…
Who Controls The Money When We Defund Police?
Do we trust the police to defund and restructure themselves? Will community control really guarantee permanent changes to policing as we know it today? Frank Chapman is executive director of the National Alliance Against Racist…
Therapy Hamsters, School Walkouts and Dave’s Death Bed
Grab your favorite drink and pull up a device to listen to the latest OFF THE CUFF podcast episode. This one is the FULL video that normally would be for patreon but we also want…
Protect Your School The Caveman Way?
Why didn’t I think of this? —- SHOP: http://store.mikethecop.tv PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/mikethecop INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/mike_thecop FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/realmikethecop TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/mike_thecop SNAP: mike_thecop1 —- INTRO MUSIC: “Wolfhunter” by Forensic. ** (Disclaimer: This video content is intended for educational and…
Should We Arm All The Teachers?
In light of the increasing impact of school violence on the American psyche is arming all the teachers really a viable solution that either teachers or law enforcement would find ultimately valuable in either the…