LE 205: Five Things We Need to Stop Saying About Our Students with Dr. Carissa McCray

About Carissa McCray, Ph.D. Carissa McCray, PhD. (she/her), is an English instructor in K12 with over 11 years of experience. She has her B.A. in English, Master’s in Educational Leadership, and PhD in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment. Her ongoing scholarship and work as an educator are driven by creating equitable learning opportunities through the inclusion of multicultural literature and media to transform curricula. Show Highlights The basic needs of a child “Learning Loss” “Achievement Gap” “Resilience and Grit” “Parents don’t care” “Giving voice to our students” Connect with Carissa Twitter: @booked_wellread Instagram: @readwithris Additional Resources Annihilating Racial Injustice in School Course FREE AUDIO COURSE: Race, Advocacy, and Social Justice Studies Learn more about the Advocacy Room

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This podcast focuses on supporting educators with the tools and resources necessary to ensure equity at their school. On this podcast, listeners can expect to hear interviews and stories from voices of equity in education today.