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The following videos are part of a series in EquityMatters!. The series features the voices of our students, families, and staff, who are often marginalized in the media, curriculum, and classrooms. Counterstories help us to interrupt our explicit and implicit biases.
The following videos are part of a series in EquityMatters!. The series features the voices of our students, families, and staff, who are often marginalized in the media, curriculum, and classrooms. Counterstories help us to interrupt our explicit and implicit biases.
These videos provide opportunities to bring in voices that may not always be heard. They can be used as activators for staff meetings or with students. As you listen, think about your reactions:
These videos provide opportunities to bring in voices that may not always be heard. They can be used as activators for staff meetings or with students. As you listen, think about your reactions:
- How is the video making you feel? Why?
- What questions come up for you as you listen? What would you like to learn more about?
- Is there something we should do differently based on the perspectives and experiences in these videos?
February 2024
February 2024
These films are from the Minority Scholars Program's first Youth Anti-Racist Film Festival on February 24, 2024 at the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center. The goal was "to encourage, harness the energy of, and give voice to other students as a creative means to push for positive change in our school system." Twelve films produced by MCPS students were presented.
The School Within the School by Sofia Woldeab Montgomery Blair High School. This film won First Prize at the Minority Scholars Program's first Youth Anti-Racist Film Festival on February 24, 2024 at the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center.
ESOL Isolation -- by Camila Sanchez, Asnakech Uhl, Elizabeth Covino, Isabella Vilchez. This film won Second Prize at the Minority Scholars Program's first Youth Anti-Racist Film Festival on February 24 at the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center.
The Power of Words by Jarvinia Thopae, Hasini Shanthakumar, Sneha Swaminthan, and Arav Bhatia. This film won Third Prize at the Minority Scholars Program's first Youth Anti-Racist Film Festival on February 24 at the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center.
Two Minority Scholors Program students present their "Story of Self" to all MCPS Administrators In 2022.
April 2021
April 2021
Features the voices of Arab American students and staff to honor Arab American Heritage Month.
Features the voices of Arab American students and staff to honor Arab American Heritage Month.
March 2021
March 2021
To honor Women's History Month, these videos highlight the leadership skills and intersectionality of women and girls in MCPS. Start with our colleague Marya Hay's introduction and then click in the staff and students below.
To honor Women's History Month, these videos highlight the leadership skills and intersectionality of women and girls in MCPS. Start with our colleague Marya Hay's introduction and then click in the staff and students below.
Pia Morrison, President SEIU Local 500
This clip from a longer interview. Click here for the full interview.
Tiferet Ani, Tiferet Ani, Social Studies Specialist in the Office of Curriculum and Instructional Programs
Julia Guillen Williams, Pupil Personnel Worker in the Office of Student and Family Support and Engagement
This clip from a longer interview. Click here for the full interview.
Michele McNeal, Restorative Justice Coordinator at Strathmore Elementary School
Anika Seth is a student at Montgomery Blair High School
Esther Dzinedza is a student at A. Mario Loiederman Middle School
Samantha Linares is a student at Albert Einstein High School
Piper Young is a student at A. Mario Loiederman Middle School
Carissa Montier is a student at A. Mario Loiederman Middle School
Neha Narayan is a student at A. Mario Loiederman Middle School
February 2021
February 2021
Features videos from students who participated in the Black Student Voices forum organized by the Equity Initiatives Unit and the Office of Student, Family, and School Services.
Features videos from students who participated in the Black Student Voices forum organized by the Equity Initiatives Unit and the Office of Student, Family, and School Services.
January 2021
January 2021
Features videos from Latino students who participated in a program organized by PODER Educators and the Equity Initiatives Unit.
Features videos from Latino students who participated in a program organized by PODER Educators and the Equity Initiatives Unit.
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