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In this beautiful conversation with BC-based education leader Jo Chrona, we step into Jo’s childhood as a voracious reader with a love of the land. We visit Jo on the bone-shaped, forested island of Haida Gwaii where she first learned the value of taking a pause to breathe in and out. From there, we visit the First People’s Principles of Learning, which Jo helped to author and describes as a “framework” for instructional decision-making. We engage in an important conversation about how to best use large-scale standardized data as a mechanism for moving toward equity, in which Jo offers guiding principles: it must not be high-stakes or negatively impact students’ wellbeing, and it must be a way to hold ourselves accountable for racialized disparities. We explore the interconnectedness between various parts of the education system, including teacher prep, curriculum, and student learning, accessing a window into the future from BC’s forward-moving approaches. Through this dynamic conversation, Jo helps us reframe the “achievement gap”, emphasizing that it is about the system, not the learner. Finally she challenges us to ensure we never homogenize groups of students, but rather get to know who our learners are through their stories. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss this enlightening glimpse of the future!

For Further Learning:

Visit https://luudisk.com/ to learn more about Jo Chrona’s work. Explore the First Peoples Principles of Learning (FPPL)  Other podcasts featuring Jo Chrona:Brave New Teacher, Ep. 159 Free Range Humans, Ep 57

Additional Professional Learning Resources for Learning In Indigenous Education:Continuing Our Learning Journey: A professional learning experience (videos and workshop facilitator's guide) for educators on how to include authentic Indigenous knowledge, perspectives, and content in BC’s curriculum. Pulling Together: A series of resource guides developed to support systemic change in post-secondary education.

In this reflective conversation, Shane and Alcine wrap up Season 2 by sharing some of their own stories, lenses, and learning around the work. You’ll hear what’s emerging on the ground as Shane and Dr. Dugan try to bring the Street Data model to life through communities of practice. You’ll consider the difference between cultural appropriation and appreciation, tapping into the brilliance of Jo Chrona’s book Wayi Wah! Indigenous Pedagogies: An Act for Reconciliation and Anti-Racist Education. We also learn more about how Alcine’s mother influenced her student-centered pedagogy and how her experiences as a good test taker during desegregation efforts in the 1980’s shaped her views on standardized testing. And we say goodbye to our original producer, the incomparable Maya Cueva, who is off to work on a new film and other projects! 

For Further Learning: 

Podcasts Cheaper Than Therapy: Avoiding Resentment The Cult of Pedagogy with Jennifer Gonzalez 

BooksTomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin Wayi Wah! Indigenous Pedagogies by Jo Chrona 

Articles Cultivating a Pedagogy of Student Voice by Shane Safir  Metacognition in the Classroom: Benefits & Strategies 

Films   Watch Maya’s film On The Divide ( https://vimeo.com/ondemand/onthedivide )