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SUMMARY
Joseph Martinez is the longtime school principal of Carpenter Community Charter in Los Angeles. Families know him as the principal who literally picks up trash in the morning and dresses up for school plays, but also as the steady hand through fires, immigration fears and lockdown drills. Here's his Brief But Spectacular take on bringing hospitality to education.
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WARM-UP QUESTIONS
- Who is Joseph Martinez, and what is his background?
- What does Martinez say is needed for a thriving democracy?
- Where is Martinez's school located?
- How are some ways Martinez think public schools should be run based on growing up in the hospitality industry?
- Why does Martinez think public school is a good investment?
ESSENTIAL QUESTION
Would you like to see some of the ideas Martinez has implemented in his school take place at your school? What would that look like?
WHAT STUDENTS CAN DO
Brief But Spectacular videos focus on things people are passionate about. Create your own Brief But Spectacular video using this lesson. Share with us at education@newshour.org or @newshourextra on Twitter/Instagram (@pbsnewsclassroom on BlueSky) — and don't forget the clap!
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