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From Inquiry to Advocacy: Fostering Student Changemakers

I'm Dr. Rachael Mahmood, the 2024 Illinois Teacher of the Year, and I'm thrilled to bring you season two of the Equity Teacher Leader Podcast. Season two will continue to celebrate and amplify the voices of extraordinary educators across Illinois, while also recognizing amazing equity-focused educators across the country. Summary In this episode of the Equity Teacher Leader podcast, Dr. Rachael Mahmood interviews Seth Brady, an award-winning social studies teacher. They discuss the Illinois Global Scholars Program, which aims to enhance global education opportunities for students. Seth shares inspiring stories of student-led capstone projects that have resulted in real-world change, emphasizing the importance of student agency and inquiry-based learning. The conversation highlights the need for educators to empower students to observe, question, and advocate for social justice, ultimately redesigning education to cultivate agency and equity. Takeaways Seth Brady has been a social studies teacher for 22 years. The Illinois Global Scholars Program enhances global education opportunities. Capstone projects allow students to engage in real-world issues. Student agency is crucial for effective learning and advocacy. Inquiry-based learning fosters critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Empowering students to observe their environment is essential. Students can influence legislation through their projects. Education should focus on cultivating agency, not just knowledge. Redesigning education can help address inequities in the system. It's important to connect the curriculum with students' interests and passions. Keywords: #education #equity, #teacherleadership, #globalscholars, #studentengagement #studentagency #inquirybasedlearning #advocacy, #socialjustice #capstoneproject #llinois #HoraceMann #ILSTOY #NTOY #podcast #teachingcommunity Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Equity Teacher Leadership 03:03 Celebrating Teaching Excellence 06:01 The Illinois Global Scholars Program 09:08 Capstone Projects and Student Agency 12:03 Fostering Inquiry and Advocacy in Education 14:51 Building Empathy and Understanding Diversity 18:12 Legislative Impact of Student Projects 21:04 The Role of Agency in Education 24:09 Strategies for Increasing Student Agency 26:49 Redesigning Education for Equity Have questions or want to connect with Rachael or Seth? Please visit contact us page on the website at www.Mahmood-ILTeacheroftheYear.com Want to learn more about the Illinois Global Scholars Program? https://global-illinois.org/illinois-... Music From Soundstripe: ZHE2ERGZCAIXJYLR