Mexican Education | Alejandro Jimenez | TEDxCSU

Through performance/spoken word poetry, Alejandro Jimenez shares his story navigating the education system as a newly arrived immigrant to the US trying to find his voice while learning a new language. Alejandro Jimenez is an educator, immigrant, writer, and Emmy-nominated poet from Colima, Mexico. He a multiple time TEDx Speaker and National Poetry Slam Semi-Finalist whose work has appeared in multiple literary anthologies. He has shared his work in sold-out opera houses, rallies, universities & colleges, public and private schools, and cultural events. He lives in Denver, Colorado, and works with youth as Restorative Practices Coordinator, and tries to laugh with his students as much as possible. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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  • @andrewgonzalez6361
    @andrewgonzalez63613 жыл бұрын

    We need more raza like this.....

  • @Freakazoid12345

    @Freakazoid12345

    Жыл бұрын

    LA RAZA!

  • @irmabalderramatorres8755
    @irmabalderramatorres87552 жыл бұрын

    Great Speech! I had my class watch you today! I am a career counselor and your speech was amazing. I work with Native Americans and this was perfect as we can all relate. I am a first generation Mexican American and your story resonates with myself and my class.

  • @jondoe399

    @jondoe399

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re failing your students.

  • @josueduran4776
    @josueduran47763 жыл бұрын

    I felt your speech, it made my skin chill

  • @lilianasanchez291
    @lilianasanchez29110 ай бұрын

    These words pierced right through my soul. 😢

  • @sashavillarreal2984
    @sashavillarreal29843 жыл бұрын

    Wow I'm speechless

  • @laffilmfest3759
    @laffilmfest37593 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @miriamfrohriep9788
    @miriamfrohriep97883 жыл бұрын

    I want to teach this to my ESOL newcomer students. Is there a manuscript or a written version of this? Thanks so much!

  • @suxymoncada
    @suxymoncada3 жыл бұрын

    Wow!!

  • @nomadiccarro
    @nomadiccarro9 ай бұрын

    Powerful!! This is why I want to be a ESL teacher. We are to uplift and encourage those that seek knowledge.. I hope I am placed in the right area.

  • @christinawarden544
    @christinawarden544 Жыл бұрын

    Wow that was incredibly powerful, that will live in me for quite a while

  • @lindagomez7460
    @lindagomez74602 жыл бұрын

    I do not know how they are not clapping, I was nodding the whole time while he was spitting facts.

  • @DianaAlvarez-mi1gr
    @DianaAlvarez-mi1gr Жыл бұрын

    i love the way u button ur shirt. it fits ur hair style

  • @noagava2153
    @noagava21532 жыл бұрын

    Literally

  • @ecgodsmack86
    @ecgodsmack862 жыл бұрын

    Still making magic bro!

  • @ernestormarquezii3600
    @ernestormarquezii36003 жыл бұрын

    Mrs. Pareth was threatened by our culture and their ignorance.

  • @unaffiliatedwealth1798
    @unaffiliatedwealth1798 Жыл бұрын

    At least he's being real! He's not FAKE.

  • @richardalvarado-ik9br
    @richardalvarado-ik9br4 жыл бұрын

    The fact that there's only 3 comments here tells me all I need to know. I WAS RIGHT, MEXICANS DON'T VALUE EDUCATION ( ESPECIALLY MALES, THINKS IT'S A FORM OF BEING TRYING TO BE WHITE, EFFEMINATE, NOT MACHO ENOUGH, NOT ALLOWED TO HAVE A BETTER LIFE THAN YOUR PARENTS ). BEING GOOD AT FIGHTING, INSULTING, MANUAL LABOR MATTERS MORE.

  • @Clicked_whopper
    @Clicked_whopper Жыл бұрын

    This is one of many experiences. I had a totally different experience but it did include ESL classes for years. I did not have teachers abuse me or hit me. In Tijuana teachers pulled my hair and pinched me. Lol

  • @warmcloud2218
    @warmcloud22184 жыл бұрын

    "Small pox for taste buds" i feel it

  • @lambertofloresbocardo7685
    @lambertofloresbocardo7685 Жыл бұрын

    AYOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!

  • @fernandodeavila6926
    @fernandodeavila6926 Жыл бұрын

    coo

  • @aydan4155
    @aydan41554 жыл бұрын

    ಠ_ಠ

  • @jondoe399
    @jondoe399 Жыл бұрын

    Because here we don’t have Mexican education, we have American education. We must assimilate and let the society decide what, if anything, from our other culture is worth keeping. We must unify as Americans, assimilate, and let go of the culture that failed us and our families. If being Mexican and “Mexican education” is so important to you, Mexico is right there, but this is America.

  • @JohnSmith-br6vv
    @JohnSmith-br6vv Жыл бұрын

    Im Hispanic I have had trouble with mexican they will make fun of you if you dont speak spanish correctly it goes both ways. Many times we teach them a trade and than when they learn it they will bid against you and do it for penneys. I saw this many times sad but it goes both way even with our own people.

  • @fragolegirl2002

    @fragolegirl2002

    Жыл бұрын

    As a person who looks indigenous and can speak my native tongue I totally agree. In Ecuador the Spanish speakers mock Kichwa for speaking Spanish with a three vowel accent because o and e does not exist in kichwa, and they use a racial slur called longo. And I’ve seen Mexicans who think they are better than the indigenous mocking native nahua speakers by adding tl at the end of a word and saying Nahuatl names sound like dog names. Don’t get me wrong indigenous are also the type to discriminate mikuy mikuy na karan yana wawami wachan is a kichwa saying that is insulting to blacks, and some kichwa also insult women with jarishina or say go home and cook. Humans can be awful

  • @frescoservice5124

    @frescoservice5124

    Жыл бұрын

    In Mexico they respect foreigners well, it’s not like Mexicans in USA

  • @ishrendon6435
    @ishrendon64359 ай бұрын

    Dude is a wimp lol im sorry hes too much

  • @icarusamerica3436
    @icarusamerica3436 Жыл бұрын

    He said he crossed ILLEGALLY and has the nerve to complain about anything. Gtho

  • @AT-jr6ho

    @AT-jr6ho

    Жыл бұрын

    HOES MAAAD😂😂😂 cry more gringo 😂😂😂😂

  • @AT-jr6ho

    @AT-jr6ho

    Жыл бұрын

    Btw i did too and now i’m in the 10% How does that make you feel?😂😂😂😂😂

  • @icarusamerica3436

    @icarusamerica3436

    Жыл бұрын

    @@AT-jr6ho Just remember you are not a citizen, just an unwanted trespasser, kinda like a stray dog only less desirable.

  • @icarusamerica3436

    @icarusamerica3436

    Жыл бұрын

    @@AT-jr6ho I am not a "gringo" but I an American citizen and I say to you "callate lo sico quey", Spanish is my second language.

  • @c.m.2747

    @c.m.2747

    7 ай бұрын

    ​@@icarusamerica3436 lol .... 'el hocico' , and yes. I agree.

  • @RelativeBadger
    @RelativeBadger Жыл бұрын

    The problem with education in Mexico is that it is AT LEAST 150 years behind Europe - easily. Mexico is beauitufl in its traditions and cultures, but education is 'stuck' in tradition of books, and books, and books and then exams about those books. It is a shame because it is a delightful country, but it is also a country that it not interested in making any effort to change, yet it is disappointed with what it is in itself: complaining and doing nothing to develop - happy in its poverty

  • @ShowseeTravels
    @ShowseeTravels3 жыл бұрын

    Try being white, non Spanish speaking, and living in Mexico. I sure wish Mexico would put the signs that are in businesses and Government building in English too, like they are in the USA. It’s really not an option to become a citizen... or to own land close to the coast or the borders. I despise being called a Gringo... and I sure wish that my name would be pronounced correctly one time. I may have to live in fear of kidnapping in Mexico, but at least the Tacos are inexpensive and really good.

  • @Take_2_bible

    @Take_2_bible

    3 жыл бұрын

    Learn spanish then. You are in a country where spanish is the main language. Non english speakers are demanded to speak Englisb in the United States even though we are supposed to be diverse but are we?

  • @danfive9696

    @danfive9696

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Take_2_bible Spanish speakers don’t come to USA & learn English they just group together in enclaves & continue existing the way they did in their old country.

  • @danfive9696

    @danfive9696

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Home School Yuck Why don’t they use their magic to be successful in Mexico? Or to assimilate to US culture if they migrate here?

  • @robertduluth8994

    @robertduluth8994

    2 жыл бұрын

    Why does it have to be a competition

  • @andrewgonzalez6361

    @andrewgonzalez6361

    2 жыл бұрын

    Never compare struggles what bad for some people might not be so bad for those people everyone has a battle they put up with everyday

  • @edgargallegos513
    @edgargallegos5132 жыл бұрын

    This clown wins the oppressed Olympics.

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