My Backpack is Heavier Than Yours
Dr. Edwin Garcia Jr.
"MY BACKPACK IS HEAVIER THAN YOURS: The plight of marginalized students." is an award-winning, powerful, and eye-opening book that delves into some of the unique challenges faced by marginalized students in the pursuit of academic success. Best Selling author, Dr. Edwin Garcia, Jr. analyzes the systemic barriers, biases, and inequities these students face daily, including underfunded schools, lack of resources, cultural insensitivity, implicit bias, and much more in the education system.
Through compelling narratives and research, the book examines the toll these adversities take on marginalized students, who often feel overwhelmed and unsupported in their educational journey. By sharing personal stories, the author humanizes these students' struggles and highlights their resilience and determination to overcome the obstacles they encounter.
Moreover, the book provides actionable strategies and recommendations for educators, policymakers, and community members to create a more inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students. By fostering empathy, understanding, and collaboration, "MY BACKPACK IS HEAVIER THAN YOURS" aims to spark meaningful change in the education system and to ensure that no student is left behind due to their race or socioeconomic status.
We all have a role to play in creating a more just and equitable world.
This book is important for educators and noneducators alike.
Order your copy today and learn more about the plight of marginalized students.
Duration - 4h 40m.
Author - Dr. Edwin Garcia Jr..
Narrator - Joshua Banks.
Published Date - Friday, 12 January 2024.
Copyright - © 2023 Just Rise Ed LLC ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
"MY BACKPACK IS HEAVIER THAN YOURS: The plight of marginalized students." is an award-winning, powerful, and eye-opening book that delves into some of the unique challenges faced by marginalized students in the pursuit of academic success. Best Selling author, Dr. Edwin Garcia, Jr. analyzes the systemic barriers, biases, and inequities these students face daily, including underfunded schools, lack of resources, cultural insensitivity, implicit bias, and much more in the education system. Through compelling narratives and research, the book examines the toll these adversities take on marginalized students, who often feel overwhelmed and unsupported in their educational journey. By sharing personal stories, the author humanizes these students' struggles and highlights their resilience and determination to overcome the obstacles they encounter. Moreover, the book provides actionable strategies and recommendations for educators, policymakers, and community members to create a more inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students. By fostering empathy, understanding, and collaboration, "MY BACKPACK IS HEAVIER THAN YOURS" aims to spark meaningful change in the education system and to ensure that no student is left behind due to their race or socioeconomic status. We all have a role to play in creating a more just and equitable world. This book is important for educators and noneducators alike. Order your copy today and learn more about the plight of marginalized students. Duration - 4h 40m. Author - Dr. Edwin Garcia Jr.. Narrator - Joshua Banks. Published Date - Friday, 12 January 2024. Copyright - © 2023 Just Rise Ed LLC ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:11
Dedication
Duration:00:01:40
Introduction: A Personal Journey
Duration:00:03:45
Prologue: I am Still a Kid.
Duration:00:02:17
Chapter 1: What's in My Backpack?
Duration:00:33:36
Chapter 2: Part of the Problem or the Solution
Duration:00:30:32
Chapter 3: Equality to Equity to Justice
Duration:00:32:05
Chapter 4: A World of Instant Gratification
Duration:00:30:27
Chapter 5: The High Expectations Trap
Duration:00:22:22
Chapter 6: Empathy and Positive Relationships
Duration:00:28:14
Chapter 7: A Tale of Two Old Systems of Inequity
Duration:00:32:34
Chapter 8: Where Do We Go from Here?
Duration:00:44:33
Voices of Marginalized Students
Duration:00:16:39
About the Author
Duration:00:01:25
References
Duration:00:00:14
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:13