The Young and the Woke
The Young and the Woke is a podcast that gives the mic to high school students in Oakland, California to tell their stories. Step into the shoes of these students as they eat school lunch, ride the city bus, vote at the polls, and generally speak their minds. On this audio journey, keep your ears open for how students awaken to their sense of purpose and what helps them find their way. Contact us at theyoungandthewoke@gmail.com.
The Young and the Woke
Teachers and Students: We Are Not Empty Vessels
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In recognition of Labor Day and all of our teachers, I caught up with Jah-Yee Woo — long time Oakland teacher and Oakland teacher of the year in 2018-19. We’ve worked together over the years on various initiatives in the district from civic engagement to Ethnic Studies to the graduate capstone. Sit back and listen to her story: how she became a teacher, why she’s passionate about centering youth voice, how she continues to learn and grow, and finally what her dreams are for changing public education. Through her journey, she reminds us that students and teachers alike are not empty vessels.