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Dena Simmons: How students of color confront impostor syndrome

As a black woman from a tough part of the Bronx who grew up to attain all the markers of academic prestige, Dena Simmons knows that for students of color, success in school sometimes comes at the cost of living authentically. Now an educator herself, Simmons discusses how we might create a classroom that makes all students feel proud of who they are. "Every child deserves an education that guarantees the safety to learn in the comfort of one's own skin," she says.

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  • Originally Aired December 15, 2016
  • Runtime 15 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Network YouTube
  • Created December 18, 2016 by
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Name Type Role
Dena Simmons Guest Star