Incredible story of how housing policy destroyed schools – when public housing was demolished in Chicago, entire school populations disappeared overnight without anyone telling the schools. Shows the disconnect between urban policies.
The Kids Have A Plan: Reimagining Cities & Schools with Deborah McKoy | Globe Anew Podcast
How can we build cities where education and community development are fundamentally intertwined? This episode of the Globe Anew Podcast, we examine this question with Professor Deborah McKoy, Founder and Executive Director of the Center for Cities + Schools at UC Berkeley.
Deborah brings decades of experience from urban planning. We explore her visionary work empowering youth and communities to actively shape the future of their neighborhoods and schools. Get ready for a conversation about:
The vital links between urban planning, education equity, and social justice
How youth-led community development creates more vibrant and resilient cities, the mission and impact of the Center for Cities + Schools.
Overcoming systemic barriers to create truly inclusive and participatory planning processes.
Real-world examples of youth led solutions transforming urban landscapes.
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