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Education Chat: Why Equity Matters in the Education System

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Season 2. Episode 2.

Our hosts Alyssa and Alysha sit down with Kristi Woods, educator, and dean of instruction at Riverside City College. Kristi discusses the value of equity in and outside of the classroom by sharing her experiences and lessons she has learned from both herself and her students. Kristi’s expertise in equity enables discussion about how to better support students and their needs. Listen in to learn about the strategies Kristi is using and how you can practice equity and equality more effectively in your life.

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Education Chat tells the stories of students in the Inland Empire by cultivating meaningful discussions about lived experiences, successes, and opportunities for growth. Join GIA Interns Alysha Paulino and Alyssa Silva as they engage in candid conversations with students throughout the region. The show is produced by Growing Inland Achievement, a collective impact organization in the Inland Empire with a mission to increase economic prosperity in the region by increasing educational attainment. 

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