The Power of Critical Literacy

Explore the transformative power of critical literacy in this TEDx talk by Pranati Kumar at Lynn University. Discover how fostering critical literacy skills among younger generations promotes diversity, inclusivity, and social justice. Learn about strategies to challenge injustices through beliefs and actions, and disrupt colonized pedagogies. Gain insights from Kumar's experiences as an immigrant, educator, and founder of Rohi's Readery, a social justice-driven children's bookstore and learning center. Understand the impact of providing "windows and mirrors" through free educational programming and the importance of creating safe, empowering learning experiences. Delve into the speaker's journey from medicine to education and her commitment to identity-driven, liberating educational experiences over the past 12 years.

The Power of Critical Literacy | Pranati Kumar | TEDxLynnUniversity