Reconsider Everything: The American History Project

Mar 16 2023 8

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Reconsider Everything dives into the impact of how American history is and 𝘪𝘴𝘯’𝘵 taught in the U.S. Have you ever thought about how the lack of multicultural history taught in schools has impacted the communities we have failed to celebrate for centuries? Reconsider Everything shares stories from people of various backgrounds who answer that question and insight from people working in education to provide new history, resources and personal perspectives that will make you reconsider everything you know and how you treat those around you. Subscribe for more episodes and stay updated on our socials: https://linktr.ee/reconsidereverythingpodcast Written, produced and hosted by Marissa Nichol, sound design by Tim Perdoch and Jake Stephens, music by Alex Wakim, cover art by Olivia Nichol.

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BONUS 2: Student to Teacher with Will Larkins

Mar 16 2023 51 mins

Florida high school student Will Larkins sits down with an Ohio high school teacher to discuss and learn each other's perspectives on their complicated experiences in today's world of education. For Will, the education restrictions rolling out don't just impact lesson plans - the entire environment in their school from low morale to witnessing teachers struggle has l

BONUS 1: What Does It Feel Like to Be a Student in Florida Right Now? With Will Larkins

Mar 16 2023 142 mins

Will Larkins quickly went viral and became known as a Florida student activist who advocates for LGBTQ rights. If you Google their name, you will see what I'm talking about. But with that experience, Will has started to understand the political and education system much better, which gives them a unique perspective on what it is like to be a student in Florida: the hub of anti

Do You Know How Hawaii Became a U.S. State?

Nov 15 2022 77 mins

Do you know how Hawaii became a U.S. state? Do you know about the overthrow of its monarchy by United States armed forces? Have you vacationed in Hawaii or plan to in the future? Americans tend to view Hawaii as "America" and travel there, disregarding its history and culture. But knowing the history of America's relationship with Hawaii and its people can change how

This Is What It’s Like to Be a History Teacher Right Now… According to Actual Teachers

Nov 08 2022 64 mins

So far this season, you've heard how much more multicultural history needs to be included into curriculums, and the fight people in the education system are facing from conservatives to advance their political agendas. It is no coincidence that this fight is coming at a time the education system is seeing changes. But we have just seen what the media has shown us. How has the

How History Class Shapes Your Understanding of the World

Nov 01 2022 65 mins

Have you ever been in an argument or debate with someone and realize you don't actually know everything about the issue you're discussing? Have you ever heard details about a historical event you already know about and learn new information? That's what Mike Khorshidianzadeh helps his students navigate in class and online that everyone can learn from. Everything you

The Uniquely Unifying Nature of LGBTQ History

Oct 24 2022 73 mins

The push for banning LGBTQ education has been spreading across American states. You may have heard about the "Don't Say Gay" Law in Florida and the book bans that are replicating in various states. But do you know why teaching LGBTQ history in schools is vital? Debra Fowler, co-founder of the nonprofit History UnErased, has been working to create a more accurate refl

Black History Is History

Oct 18 2022 53 mins

Terrilyn Crawford grew up learning the Black history at home that she didn't learn in school. She told me about her favorite stories in Black history, Black inventors everyone should know, and her experience in the classroom. I also spoke with her mother Glenda Crawford, who grew up in Costa Rica, and her father Terry Crawford, who grew up in both Costa Rica and Harlem, on how

Indigenous History Education in America Pt.2

Oct 09 2022 57 mins

In this continued conversation with Lyric Aquino, she speaks more about dark events in Indigenous history, her personal experiences being Indigenous in America and how she stays connected to other Indigenous people and her culture. Joshua Arce, the president and CEO of Partnership With Native Americans, also takes us through the events of Indigenous Boarding Schools and the Indian

Indigenous History Education in America Pt.1

Oct 09 2022 48 mins

In the first episode of Reconsider Everything on Indigenous Peoples' Day, Lyric Aquino shares insight into her tribe Ohkay Owingeh and what it is like to be an Indigenous person in America where there is a lack of Indigenous history taught in schools. Joshua Arce, the president and CEO of Partnership With Native Americans, also speaks about food insecurity Indigenous people fa

Welcome to Reconsider Everything

Season 1 of Reconsider Everything shares the depths of the lack of multicultural history education in America. This is very much about what we don't learn in school, but it's also about the personal impact of this on people all over the country. You will hear stories about resilience, new history and cultures to be celebrated. Subscribe to hear the first episode on Octobe