Ep. 58: Equity in Science Education
EQ: Why is equity an issue in science education and what can be done to promote access and opportunity for women, students of color, and young people living in poverty?
Guests: Natalie Reszka and Jen Holm, Masters in Science Education both educators at Lincoln High School in Tacoma.
Natalie and Jen share their journey into the sciences, including barriers they face as women in this field. They unpack systemic issues current facing low-income high schools and the lack of funding to support well-rounded science programs. They elaborate on concrete ways they help students see themselves as scientists, and why we need to speak up and advocate for our students, calling out disparities in science education.
Related Links:
Students of Color Face Persistent Disparities in Access to Advanced STEM Courses
Latinos, African-Americans have less access to math, science classes, new data show
More black and Hispanic science teachers could mean more scientists of color
Murdoch Charitable Trust Grant program
Donate to Jen and Natalie’s classrooms!
For a tax-deductible donation send a check to Lincoln High School addressed to Patrick Eriwn with a note for Natalie Reszka (nreszka@tacoma.k12.wa.us) or Jen Holm (jholm@tacoma.k12.wa.us)
Contribute via Venmo @Natalie-Reszka
Champagne & Real Pain:
Champagne: first all female space walk!
Real Pain: For the DB who think that only men can be scientists or enter scientific fields; those denying climate change
Do Your Fudging Homework:
Annie: read the research about gatekeeping in science and continue to educate yourself about educational disparities. There’s a ton of great research and we need to revive science education to literally save the planet.
Natalie: Watch Before the Flood