ABOUT THE BLOGGERS
GET TO KNOW US!
WELCOME,
We are undergraduate students at the University of California, Berkeley. We built this website as a part of a course we are all taking entitled “Critical Studies in Education” under the instruction of Dr. Christyna Serrano. The purpose of this project is to utilize digital tools to address an intersecting social and educational issue. We chose to address the subject of special education by writing a series of blogs, specifically focusing on three topics of issue: racial inequities, implications on mental health, and transitioning to online learning during a pandemic. We hope you enjoy reading our blogs, which are a culmination of extensive research on the topics and our personal opinions based on our knowledge and experiences. For more information on the topic of special education, feel free to visit our “Resources” tab for links to videos, other blogs, and some of our favorite articles. We hope you enjoy looking through our website and that you have an opportunity to widen your knowledge about US special education systems!
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MEET THE BLOGGERS!
Hi, my name is Cailyn Genewick! I am a junior at the University of California, Berkeley majoring in Psychology with a double minor in Education and Disability Studies. My blog entries focus on the implications of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and how special education systems have transitioned to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. I hope you find our website informative and that you gain some insight into some of the social issues related to special education systems.
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Hey, my name’s Rose Wade! I am a junior at UC Berkeley, studying Conservation and Resource Studies with a minor in Education. My blog entries document the racial and socioeconomic disparities within the special education system and what methods have been proposed to improve the system for Black, Hispanic, and Native American students. Please read though and tell us what you think or would like to know more about!
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Hello! My name is Maurena McKee. I am graduating from UC Berkeley with a major in Anthropology and minor in Education. My blog entries focus on the history of special education programs and the social services organized by and for special educators. I also created a podcast and audio ethnography from an interview with a psychologist who oversees the increase of mindfulness practices in special education. I am excited to hear if my blog podcast archive resonates with you. Please share if you found anything interesting.
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Email me at: cailyngenewick@berkeley.edu
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Email me at: rosewade415@berkeley.edu
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Email me at: mlmckee@berkeley.edu