Citizen Stewart Show

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Episode 01

Abuse in Schools, Chinese Immersion Schools, Outcome vs Equity Debate

In the premiere episode of The Citizen Stewart Show, Chris and Ravi discussed…what’s making them angry, 'abuse in schools and its aftermath', what’s making them hopeful, 'the success of Chinese immersion schools in the Bay Area', and what’s making them think, 'balancing the outcomes of equity and success in our schools'.

SHOW NOTES

In the premiere episode of The Citizen Stewart Show, Chris and Ravi discussed…
What’s making them angry: abuse in schools and its aftermath
  • Teachers Who Sexually Abuse Students Still Find Classroom Jobs (USA Today, 12/22/16)
  • LAUSD Has Paid Out More Than $300 Million Over Sex Abuse (LA Times, 5/14/16)
  • $52-Million Settlement for Kids Sexually Abused by former L.A. Unified Wrestling Coach (LA Times, 10/12/22)
What’s making them hopeful: the success of Chinese immersion schools in the Bay Area
What’s making them think: balancing the outcomes of equity and success in our schools
Preview for next week’s show: Abbott Elementary and the charter school debate
  • Abbott Elementary S2 E2: “Wrong Delivery”, 9/28/22 (watch here)
  • Charter Schools Get Better Results with Less Money Than Government‐Run Schools (Cato Institute, 10/10/19)