The episode covers the 'war on algebra' and debates around teaching advanced math and coding to young children, which some critics have framed as exploiting child labor in the pursuit of equity in education.
The podcasts explore various aspects of education equity, including efforts to address racial and socioeconomic segregation in schools, promote diversity and inclusion, and ensure equal access to quality education for all students.
For example, Episode School Colors Episode 9: "Water Under The Bridge" examines the challenges of building coalitions and navigating backlash against progressive policies aimed at addressing racial inequities in education. Similarly, Episode School Colors Episode 7: "The Sleeping Giant" delves into the heated debate surrounding a proposed diversity plan in a Queens school district.
Additionally, Episode Prying Open the Doors of Opportunity with Girls Who Code's Dr. Tarika Barrett highlights the work of an organization dedicated to closing the gender gap in tech, while Episode S03 E09: Goodbye 2020, Hello 2021 discusses education equity as a key civil rights issue to tackle in 2021.