http://www.dosvatos.com/palabras Words from two Mexican-American Filmmakers Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:46:42 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en   I have been teaching as a graduate student and as a professor in Chicana/o Studies for over ten years. During these ten years, I have always wondered what it might have been like if I had been fortunate enough to experience a Chicana/o Studies class as an undergraduate at West ... http://www.dosvatos.com/palabras/2011/09/02/a-review-by-dr-perea-of-brown-university/   “Precious Knowledge is powerful testament to the power of culturally relevant education that cuts to the heart of what it means to be a teacher. Our students left the screening feeling inspired and empowered to make radical changes at their school sites. Every current and prospective teacher must see this ... http://www.dosvatos.com/palabras/2011/08/27/from-the-university-of-oregon-screening/   From the Soul An Old Sonoran's Take on the World Embracing Our Rich Ethnic Diversity (Thoughts Stemming from Viewing “Precious Knowledge”) by Ernie McCray on March 31, 2011   Lately, I’ve been thinking about the range of ethnicities in our country, of how all human beings innately identify with racial and cultural ties that ... http://www.dosvatos.com/palabras/2011/08/27/a-review-by-ernie-mccray-of-the-tucson-citizen/  Precious Knowledge Review by Ed Rampell Hollywood Progressive This Latino Public Broadcasting co-production is a very powerful documentary about the extremely dubious campaign to eliminate ethnic studies from Tucson’s schools, and the resistance to this racist exercise in white supremacy. Director Ari Luis Palos wisely focuses on students in and teachers ... http://www.dosvatos.com/palabras/2011/08/27/a-review-from-hollywood/   “Precious Knowledge played to an enthusiastic, standing-room-only audience at the University of San Francisco. This beautifully crafted, thought-provoking film raised awareness regarding the critical importance of ethnic studies, and inspired many of our students and community members to take action on behalf of local programs.” Stephen Cary, Asst. Professor and ChairInternational ... http://www.dosvatos.com/palabras/2011/08/27/from-the-university-of-san-francisco-professor-stephen-cary/  “Precious Knowledge engaged my students on both intellectual and emotional levels. It tells a complex story of politics, education, race relations, and social justice without being dogmatic or preachy. Yet the devastating impact of Arizona's legal reforms on high school students is vividly captured. This film is highly recommended for ... http://www.dosvatos.com/palabras/2011/08/27/from-trinity-university-professor-dr-robert-huesca/   “Precious Knowledge” extraordinarily captures the efforts of those who will no longer wait for a quality education to be handed to them, and decide to take control of their schooling as a transformative experience. These efforts demonstrate the volatility and tension surrounding education as an often overlooked and contested ideological ... http://www.dosvatos.com/palabras/2011/08/27/from-indiana-university-a-graduate-students-perspective/ Arizona's Precious Knowledge: Blockbuster New Film Chronicles Ethnic Studies BattleBy Jeff Biggers Posted:  6-13-2011As ethnic studies defenders in Arizona prepare for the latest showdown in the state's controversial ban this week, a blockbuster new film chronicling the unknown back story ... http://www.dosvatos.com/palabras/2011/08/27/review-by-jeff-biggers-of-the-huffington-post/   Review of Precious KnowledgeEdward M. OlivosAssociate Professor & Department HeadUniversity of OregonDepartment of Education Studies   The film Precious Knowledge documents how students and teachers in the Tucson (Arizona) Unified School District struggle to save their Mexican America/Raza Studies Program (Ethnic Studies program) from Right-wing politicians. The themes presented in the film, ... http://www.dosvatos.com/palabras/2011/08/27/review-by-dr-edward-m-olivos-from-the-university-of-oregon/ http://www.dosvatos.com/palabras/2010/10/28/support-the-precious-knowledge-documentary/