Voices of Change with Dr. Timothy Gadson: Breaking the Mold

Defining US uses the power of media and the promise of education to inspire educators to join the conversation on the socio-political cultural issues that matter. In this episode of Defining US…Stacey DeWitt interviews the superintendent of the Salt Lake City Schools, Dr. Timothy Gadson. They discuss his work promoting equity in schools and many of the misconceptions that are creating a negative and false narrative about what is happening in classrooms.

Powerful Moments

Throughout this podcast there are powerful moments that provide deeper insight into the individuals and topics discussed in this podcast. • 2:58 – The power of one’s narrative

• 12:28 – Building strong children also builds strong families

• 16:12 – Protecting our mental health so we can keep focused on students

• 19:30 – “We should never have to explain who we are or what we are about”

• 22:15 – The challenges we are facing

• 23:51 – Misconceptions about what is happening in classrooms

• 25:53 – Critical Race Theory is not the same as culturally responsive education

• 29:01 – Understanding history in context

• 32:46 – The learning experiences every student should have