William Toulios and Dallis Anderson
Recorded
June 5, 2023
Archived
June 5, 2023
46:12 minutes
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Id:
ddb002655
Description
Friends Dallis Anderson (66) and William "Bill" Toulios (43) discuss equity in the school system. Dallis was Bill's basketball coach at the school where Bill is now the superintendent.Subject Log / Time Code
Bill (B) Speaks about the history of the 103 year old school at which he is a superintendent.
Dallis (D) describes his experience growing up.
D recalls living through the Civil Rights era in the 1960s.
D recounts a moment in 1969 in which a group of High School students protected him and fellow 6th grad classmates during a riot.
B talks about the racism his friend experienced at seven years old.
D describes who he looked up to as a kid.
D recalls an experience at a conference when he spoke with Dr. Cornel West about equity compared with equality.
D describes the gaps of opportunity and fears created by "honors" classes.
D speaks to most employees in school's lack of understanding to what equity actually looks like.
D talks about the influence of hearing speakers like Malcolm X and Fred Hampton. D also notes that he received the Fred Hampton award later on in life.
D describes the students that he has helped grow in his programs.
B speaks about his influences.
B describes his origins as an educator.
D and B speak about the benefits of starting an equity mindset at a young age.
Participants
- William Toulios
- Dallis Anderson