Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz - Teacher as Interrupter

The video discusses the role of teachers as 'interrupters' in education, encouraging them to challenge the status quo and reflect on their positionality, especially in urban schools. It emphasizes the importance of raising students' political consciousness and adopting culturally responsive education practices to foster high academic achievement and cultural competence.

What does the teacher mean by referring to themselves as an 'interrupter'?

How does the teacher encourage students to reflect on their own positionality?

What challenges does the teacher identify regarding standardized testing in education?

In what ways does the teacher suggest raising students' political consciousness?

What are the implications of culturally responsive education as discussed by the teacher?