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The Making After-School Cool Podcast is an essential part of the CASE for Kids push to increase the awareness of resources that improve quality in the after-school and out-of-school time field. Join Mike Wilson and field experts as they discuss best practices, the growth mindset, project-based learning, social emotional learning, restorative practices and student engagement all with after-school providers in mind. Brought to you by Case4Kids
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Tuesday Aug 25, 2020
Tuesday Aug 25, 2020
This episode of Making After-School Cool Podcast features Mr. Jerry Levias who became a civil right pioneer in 1965 as the first African American scholarship athlete to play football at for Southern Methodist.
Guest
My guest today Mr. Jerry LeVias, retried professional players, civil rights pioneers, a youth advocate and a living hero among us.
During this podcast you will learn more about the:
- Experience of being one of the first African Americans to play football at a major college in Texas
- Importance of a mentor or a support system during a difficult time
- Impact of professional athletes speaking out about social inequalities
- Decision educators must make on whether they should discuss racism, discrimination and injustice towards oppressed people with students
- Activities beyond reading that out-of-school practitioners can involve students in to learn about social justice issues
Resources
Harris County Department of Education
https://hcde-texas.org
CASE for Kids
https://hcde-texas.org/afterschool-zone
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