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Two Twin-Cities schools persist in the historic fight for decolonized education.
In Minnesota, the Latine community burgeons amidst a vast opportunity gap. Two charter schools, rooted in decades of struggle, champion equity through decolonized, bilingual education. PROFE delves into this educational revolution, blending history and contemporary narratives to illuminate its profound impact.
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Minnesota Experience is a local public television program presented by TPT
Profe | Preview
Preview: Season 5 Episode 4 | 1m 41sVideo has Closed Captions
In Minnesota, the Latine community burgeons amidst a vast opportunity gap. Two charter schools, rooted in decades of struggle, champion equity through decolonized, bilingual education. PROFE delves into this educational revolution, blending history and contemporary narratives to illuminate its profound impact.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship(gentle music) (school bell rings) I never thought Id open a school in Minnesota (drums beating) (group speaking Spanish) It was the community and the parents who came to me and it was the community who supported me to do this work It was about empowering our community.
- We don't think it's political.
A lot of teachers will not think it's political, but we are in the most political position, (group cheering) 'cause we are developing future community organizers, future leaders in the community.
(camera snapping) - [Interviewee] The strike officially began when 1,000 Filipino workers walked out after their request for better wages had been ignored.
- The history that what was and what is and how we got here is not always beautiful.
(class chattering) You know, I tell students I work for an educational system that was definitely not designed for you all, and it was not designed for me to be leading it either.
(blocks rattling) (teacher speaking Spanish) If you are an indigenous person if you are Black or Brown student, Asian, not all Asians, but Hmong in particular, Minnesota is not the best place for your child.
(bright music continues)
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