As the superintendent of the Boston Public Schools, Tommy Chang led several groundbreaking initiatives to create equitable experiences and outcomes for that city’s children. In this conversation with Elena, Tommy shared his first traumatic experience in an American school, his journey into leadership, and how he thinks about his role as an Asian American leader in the anti-racism and anti-Blackness movement.

Show Notes:

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