Rethinking Education: David Flores, Jr. at TEDxYouthBuildCharterSchool

In his Talk, LA CAUSA YouthBuild Lead Teacher David Flores, Jr. calls for explicit recognition of the ways that the common perception of educators as "knowledge gatekeepers" and students as "empty vessels" makes the establishment of truly equitable and critical teacher-student relationships extremely difficult (if not impossible).

David Flores, Jr. is a third year teacher at YouthBuild Charter School of California (YCSC). In his first year of teaching, David was recognized as Teacher of the Year, 2011-2012. During the 2012-2013 academic year, YouthBuild USA (YBUSA) selected him to participate in their Teachers Fellows program. As a Teachers Fellow, David was 1 of 17 educators selected from across the nation to help improve the teaching and learning experiences of educators and students across the YBUSA network. David's commitment to and passion for youth has garnered him an invitation to speak at venues that include UCLA's Royce Hall, Walt Disney Concert Hall, and Staples Center.

ted.com/tedx/events/11924 | tedxyouthbuildcharterschool.wordpress.com

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