About this episode

This episode revisits a conversation with Joseph Flynn about the purpose of education and equity in curriculum.

We're revisiting our 2024 conversation with Joseph Flynn. He's an associate professor of curriculum and instruction at Northern Illinois University. He's also the university’s executive director of equity and inclusion.

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