On this episode from @ewbpod, Mahlon (@SuperMahrio) and Craig (@MrCunninghamEDU) have an intersectional conversation about their experiences in the classroom.
We talk about how going into teaching for Craig was a bit of an inevitable career choice, despite the length of time he was able put it off for (according to his family) and the uncertainty of it being a welcoming space based on own school experiences. We also explore the intersection of characteristics that are more and less visible and how being both Black and gay can play out professionally and personally in educative spaces.
A conversation about how data can be used far beyond tracking the academic attainment of students, reveals some of the reasons behind Craig leaving mainstream education to go into leadership of vulnerable learners as part of the 'Difference Leaders Programme'. We consider what it would mean to track data from an equity and inclusion lens and reflect on times where 'going back to the data' and 'asking it different questions' has redistributed the responsibility of actions and consequences for students and teachers.
This episode reminds us that we are all on a journey.
