7 episodes
Nice White Parents Serial
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- Society & Culture
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3.9 • 24.5K Ratings
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If you want to understand what’s wrong with our public schools, you have to look at what is arguably the most powerful force in shaping them: white parents. A five-part series from the makers of Serial and The New York Times. Hosted by Chana Joffe-Walt.
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2: 'I Still Believe in It'
White parents in the 1960s fought to be part of a new, racially integrated school. Where’d they go?
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3: ‘This Is Our School, How Dare You?’
We saw what happens when white families come into the school. What happens when they stay out?
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4: 'Here’s Another Fun Thing You Can Do'
Is it possible to limit the power of white parents?
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5: ‘We Know It When We See It’
An unexpected last chapter. Some white parents start behaving differently.
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Introducing: Nice White Parents
A new limited series about building a better school system, and what gets in the way.
Customer Reviews
Shocked and not-shocked Brooklyn dad
This would be 5 stars if it was much more than 5 episodes. I’m a black parent who recently sent my kid to the school (now BHS), and I am actually shocked at how illuminating it can be to focus on one specific school over a period of time. Obviously it’s not a full picture of all schools or districts or boroughs; but it’s certainly relevant and speaks truth for perspectives that are often omitted. And the reactions in these reviews (not shocking) further illuminates the vein you’ve clearly tapped on. Thank you 293 times!
Incredible, valuable listen if you live in a major city with school choice.
One of the best podcasts I’ve listened to about education, the role that wealth, whiteness, and privilege play in shaping every aspect of our society, and how “well-meaning” people with power are often opponents of progress for all even if they don’t realize it.
Just Another Racist Attack On White People
I had a suspicious feeling where this was going about half way through episode 1, there was no doubt what this is when I heard “A special thanks to Nicole Hannah Jones” at the end of the episode. Don’t wast your time on this garbage.
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