🎙️ Podcast 108: Inclusive Hair Policies + World Afro Day
How can all schools improve their uniform policies to be more inclusive? Our 108th interview is in celebration of World Afro Day, with Tashara Parker - ABC Dallas news anchor, Yolanda Brown - award-winning saxophonist and French ballerina, Tais Vinolo. Listen to the podcast (57 minutes) https://www.teachertoolkit.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Podcast-108.-World-Afro-Day.mp3 Remember, the podcast is available on iTunes! In this podcast, listen to Tashara, Yolanda and Tais and Teacher Toolkit founder, Ross McGill discuss: * What World Afro Day means to each guest, and how it can be used to fuel change * Personal stories of how Tashara, Yolanda, and Tais felt about their hair when they were younger * Representation of textured hair in the workplace and what has been socially acceptable * What hair inclusion does and doesn’t look like within schools * Practical tips for teachers to embrace the Big Hair Assembly and hair difference and, * The importance for all teachers to educate themselves on their student's hair experiences. Connect with Tashara, YolanDa and Tais on Instagram and watch our conversation below. Watch the vlog? https://youtu.be/OjuQf78to44 [Tweet "Schools must debunk myths and stereotypes about hairstyles and ensure their uniform policies do not discriminate against pupils."]