In the final episode of the series, Ricardo and Tracie speak with local leaders and community organizers about how access to technology during the pandemic has highlighted existing inequities in education. They also discuss what classrooms might look like in the Fall, and how the public can get involved and have a say in Austin's educational future. Follow IUPRA:<a href="https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/iupra/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/iupra/</a> Music by <a href="https://soundcloud.com/Upper-Reality?fbclid=IwAR3BqfOe9rk0qOnyya11S2tKfN3MMGN_b4CUy9_Jn3sDpH8mTqWTQ5UzNzc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Upper Reality</a> Resources: <a href="https://www.austinisd.org/board/superintendent-search" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.austinisd.org/board/superintendent-search</a><a href="https://projects.statesman.com/news/economic-mobility/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://projects.statesman.com/news/economic-mobility/</a> <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

History and Future of IUPRA with Dr. Kevin Cokley

Black Lives Texas is a podcast by the Institute for Urban Policy Research and Analysis at UT Austin, also known as IUPRA. Hosted by Ricardo Lowe and Tracie Lowe this series discusses the impact of COVID-19 on vulnerable communities in Austin, specifically in education. The pandemic has exposed pre-existing inequities and this podcast is talking to the communities that are being directly impacted. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.