Alberto J. Rodriguez
@AlbertoJRodrig8
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Critical Cross-Cultural Science Education Professor. Working to make science/STEM education a tool for realizing social justice through transformative action
Houston, TX
Joined October 2018
What does the “I” in Identity research looks like from the perspectives of science educators committed to working for diversity, equity, and social justice? This article is open access. Feel free to share with others.
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Dr. Vasquez captured well the struggles I encountered at the University of Houston in his article. Let’s keep sending the message (through words and actions) that our integrity and first amendment rights can neither be ignored, nor suppressed.
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Institutions love to market innovation, until someone actually innovates. They love to celebrate equity, until someone demands it. They love to praise inquiry, until inquiry reveals contradiction....
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BEFORE YOU APPLY,* See my comment here: https://t.co/1LD1hILhHI… This is one of the most toxic environments I have ever encountered. Also, the far-right Texas Legislature is erasing faculty rights and academic freedom (see Texas Senate Bill 37 and Bill 18). Do your research!
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Ex-HISD principal sues Mike Miles for $3M over emotional distress, 1 year after mass exodus https://t.co/pZtXVo7HXt via @houstonchron
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The lawsuit requested sanctions against the district, board and superintendent, as well...
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Let’s take a moment to grief together and look ahead. . . We also need to make an extra effort to step up and speak up against oppression. Turn your sadness and disappointnent into a renewed commitment for transformative action.
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(1/2) More than a punch to the gut, this election feels like a punch to my soul. The impact of this election on human rights and the environment here and around the world will be devastating.
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📢Join us for the First Friday Speaker Series! 📢 📅Date: December 6, 2024 🕒Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM EST 📍Location: Zoom 📝Register here: https://t.co/ynO98rfiwp
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"This volume is full of hope and practical applications for retiring the tired ‘pipeline’ metaphor, and for replacing it with a pathway toward a sustainable future." —@AlbertoJRodrig8 on TRANSFORMATIVE SCIENCE TEACHING by @dmoralesdoyle
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We’re very excited to share that we are now taking applications for the very first SEEDS - Summer Institute Without Walls, Costa Rica, July 4-7 Please check this link for more information https://t.co/SkVsiTGJOy
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Welcome to our new class of Houston-area middle school science teachers working to become master teaching fellows with science and bilingual ed expertise. They’re part of ALL RISE (Advancing Language Literacy w/ Relevant Investigations in Science Education), funded by @NSF.
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Distinguished Prof. Alberto J. Rodriguez (@AlbertoJRodrig8) shares his research on pre-service science teachers in Costa Rica and more in his new book, “Equity in STEM Education Research: Advocating for Equitable Attention.” https://t.co/JRexmBXP5S
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I'm very excited to share the publication of my 5th book. This one co-edited with my dear comadre and colleague, Reginal Suriel. Thanks to all the contributing authors for their ongoing commitment to equity and social justice through science/STEM ed. https://t.co/3zSZf1IADF
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With great joy, I’d like to share our special issue: "Exposing and dismantling systemic racism in science education" Thanks to the co-editors, authors & JSTE Editors for their courage. All articles r FREE ACCESS through March 2022:
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Learning some seriously useful applications for social justice driven science-workshop#5Kartheiser et al #seeds2022
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Wish I could clone myself to attend all of the SEEDS sessions (#seeds22) they’re thought provoking & engaging
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@SEEDS4equity The program looks awesome! What a fantastic way to start the new year—participating in a science/STEM ed research conference where ALL the papers are centered on equity, diversity & social justice!
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Netflix's "Don't look up" is an incisive dark comedy that provides a metaphor for the current lack of critical scientific literacy and how ego-maniac and morally corrupt politicians relentless exploit this to serve their ambitions. . .
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Let's honor bell hook's work by recommitting to "teaching to transgress" against systemic racism, sexism, and all other "isms" that work against freedom and social justice. Rest in power, bell.
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Here are seven top pitfalls to avoid when seeking to develop culturally inclusive curriculum. Please share widely. For a free copy use this link:
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Even though significant progress has been made on raising awareness about equity and diversity issues in science education in the last two decades, the current push to address the Next Generation S...
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Friends take a look at this chapter we published in the ESERA Book Series. Note how few articles have been published in science ed journals related to multilingual and equity issues @ResearchGate: https://t.co/Sg61574xiH
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