K-12 Public Education Insights: Helping Parents of Color Build Strong Family-School Partnerships

By Kim J. Fields

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Raising kids can be tough! I know because I’ve been a single mom who raised two kids on my own. And when they get in the K-12 public education system, learning the ins and outs of that system can get you all tangled up, especially when you’re a parent of color (POC). Navigating K–12 public education can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to do it alone.


Hosted by Dr. Kim J. Fields, K-12 Public Education Insights: Helping Parents of Color Build Strong Family-School Partnerships equips parents with the knowledge, confidence, and practical strategies to become effective advocates for their children and trusted partners with their schools.


Each episode explores family engagement, parent advocacy, navigating K–12 public education, educational equity, and parent leadership through conversations, expert insights, and practical guidance you can apply in everyday situations. Whether you're preparing for a parent-teacher conference, understanding school policies, supporting your child's learning, or strengthening communication with educators, you'll gain tools that help you take informed action.


Produced by Liberation Through Education, this podcast is dedicated to empowering parents of color to build lasting family-school partnerships that help their children thrive in school. Learn more about The Skills Builder Academy™ and additional family resources at https://liberationthrougheducation.com.



Episode Date
Season 5 Trailer
Aug 03, 2026
Episode 179: Parents Matter More Than Peers In Childhood
May 26, 2026
Episode 178: Daily One-On-One Talk Builds Strong Readers
May 19, 2026
Episode 177: Your Kid Forgot To Zip Their Coat And Now Everyone Is Mad
May 12, 2026
Episode 176: Why Schools Undervalue Writing And How Parents Can Help
May 05, 2026
Episode 175: The Success Sequence's Teaching of Family Values In Schools
Apr 28, 2026
Episode 174: When School Tech Tools Multiply But Learning Does Not
Apr 21, 2026
Episode 173: Screens Are Replacing The Skills Kids Need For School
Apr 14, 2026
Episode 172: Gentle Parenting Meets Shoelaces And Loses
Apr 07, 2026
Episode 171: When Classroom Behavior Breaks Down, Parents Are Blamed
Mar 24, 2026
Episode 170: When States Cut Remediation Classes, Who Pays The Price?
Mar 17, 2026
Episode 169: Why Financial Literacy Must Start Before High School
Mar 10, 2026
Episode 168: Spell Check Won’t Save Your Kids Forever
Mar 03, 2026
Episode 167: They Banned The Dictionary, And Other Wild Book Ban Updates
Feb 24, 2026
Episode 166: Algebra 1 Is Not A Secret Club; It Is A Prerequisite
Feb 17, 2026
Episode 165: When Fewer Days Promise More — Do Schools Actually Deliver?
Feb 10, 2026
Episode 164: Students Are Quiet Quitting in School
Feb 03, 2026
Episode 163: Your Kid’s “Tutor” Might Be Making Them Dumber
Jan 27, 2026
Episode 162: Why Joy, Not Tests, Instills a Love of Learning in Children
Jan 20, 2026
Episode 161: From Engagement To Involvement — How Parents Of Color Drive K-12 Success
Jan 13, 2026
Episode 160: Your Kid’s 'A' Might Be Lying, And So Is The Homework
Dec 16, 2025
Episode 159: Vanishing Books, Shrinking Minds
Dec 09, 2025
Episode 158: Why Waiting Until High School To Plan Careers Fails Kids
Dec 02, 2025
Episode 157: Your Kids Can Outsmart Your Wi‑Fi, But Can They Write An Email?
Nov 25, 2025
Episode 156: How White Backlash Shapes Black Students' Learning
Nov 18, 2025
Episode 155: Why K-12 Cyberattacks Disrupt Learning And What Parents Can Do
Nov 11, 2025
Episode 154: Your Kid’s Homework Has More Trackers Than Your Fitness App
Nov 04, 2025
Episode 153: What Values Do Your Children See When You’re Not Speaking?
Oct 28, 2025
Episode 152: What Happens When Schools Engage Parents As Partners
Oct 21, 2025
Episode 151: From Storytime to Science — How Kids’ Podcasts Boost Listening, Curiosity, and Family Learning
Oct 14, 2025
Episode 150: What the Funding Freeze Means for K-12 and Your Child
Oct 07, 2025
Episode 149: Beyond Bubble Baths — Redefining Self-Care
Sep 30, 2025
Episode 148: Another New Reading Program — Why?
Sep 23, 2025
Episode 147: Meltdown Nation — Understanding Today's Kindergartners
Sep 16, 2025
Episode 146: When Your Child Doesn't Know What to Do: Embracing Productive Struggle
Sep 09, 2025
Episode 145: Conquering Back-to-School Jitters
Sep 02, 2025
Season 4 Trailer
Aug 05, 2025
Episode 144: Boundaries Aren't Selfish, They're Necessary
May 27, 2025
Episode 143: Decoding Educational Jargon — Understanding Education's Secret Language
May 20, 2025
Episode 142: The Digital Distraction — How Wireless Devices Are Hijacking Student Learning
May 13, 2025
Episode 141: Design Thinking Unleashed — From Classroom Theory to Community Action
May 06, 2025
Episode 140: Tuning Out Noise, Tuning In Purpose — Using Nature to Reclaim Your Focus
Apr 29, 2025
Episode 139: Shots or Not? The Ethical Tug-of-War Between Parental Rights and Community Health
Apr 22, 2025
Episode 138: When Politics Meets the Classroom — How Federal Education Cuts Threaten Communities of Color
Apr 15, 2025
Episode 137: Continuous Improvement and Accreditation in Education: Myth or Club?
Apr 08, 2025
Episode 136: Balancing the Books and the Brain — Why Student Wellness Matters
Apr 01, 2025
Episode 135: Small Actions, Big Results — How to Stay Motivated When Life Gets Overwhelming
Mar 25, 2025
Episode 134: Homeschooling — The Path to Raising Leaders, Not Just Box-Checkers
Mar 18, 2025
Episode 133: Beyond Report Cards — Strengthening the School-Home Connection
Mar 11, 2025
Episode 132: Why One Size Doesn’t Fit All in Education — Discovering UDL
Mar 04, 2025
Episode 131: Balancing Act — Mastering Life's Demands with Emotional Intelligence & Resilience
Feb 25, 2025
Episode 130: Portrait of a Graduate — Preparing for Life Beyond the Classroom
Feb 18, 2025
Episode 129: Leveraging Esports — Empowering Student Engagement and Success in Education
Feb 11, 2025
Episode 128: Parent Power —The Rise and Impact of Micro-Schools
Feb 04, 2025
Episode 127: Redefining Success — Navigating Life's Changing Stages and Transitions
Jan 28, 2025
Episode 126: Transforming Learning Environments with the Power of Color
Jan 21, 2025
Episode 125: Closing the Critical Thinking Gap in Education
Jan 14, 2025
Episode 124: Embracing Diversity: Building Inclusive Classrooms for All Learners
Jan 07, 2025
Episode 123: Guiding Children Towards Success and Fulfillment
Dec 31, 2024
Episode 122: Harnessing Tutoring's Potential to Transform Student Success
Dec 24, 2024
Episode 121: Ensuring Education Continuity in the Face of Climate Change
Dec 17, 2024
Episode 120: Equip Your Child with Skills for a Digital World
Dec 10, 2024
Episode 119: Unpacking Racial Discrepancies in School Funding
Dec 03, 2024
Episode 118: Navigating Life's Hurdles with Tenacity
Nov 26, 2024
Episode 117: Enhancing Educational Outcomes through CTE
Nov 19, 2024
Episode 116: Empowering African-American Students with Foundational Leadership Skills
Nov 12, 2024
Episode 115: Championing Equity in Education through Section 504
Nov 05, 2024
Episode 114: Strategies for High Achievement and Personal Growth
Oct 29, 2024
Episode 113: Empowering Parents to Transform IEP Meetings
Oct 22, 2024
Episode 112: From Sound to Success — The Phonics Journey
Oct 15, 2024
Episode 111: School District Secrets Every Parent Should Know
Oct 08, 2024
Episode 110: National Standards in Education — Navigating Challenges and Opportunities for Consistency in K-12
Oct 01, 2024
Episode 109: Navigating Ambition-Focused Parenting — Balancing High Expectations and Emotional Well-Being in K-12 Education
Sep 24, 2024
Episode 108: Educational Growth — From Memorization to Critical Thinking
Sep 17, 2024
Episode 107: Unraveling the Homework Debate — Balancing Stress, Equity, and Effectiveness in K-12 Education
Sep 10, 2024
Episode 106: The Future of Education — Custom Learning Experiences
Sep 03, 2024
Season 3 Trailer
Aug 13, 2024
Episode 105: Embracing the Understanding that Parenthood is not Transactional
May 28, 2024
Episode 104: Confronting the Silent Epidemic of Student Chronic Absenteeism
May 21, 2024
Episode 103: Empowering the Next Generation — The Crucial Integration of Soft Skills in K-12 Education
May 14, 2024
Episode 102: Revolutionizing the Parent-Teacher Conference Experience
May 07, 2024
Episode 101: Safeguarding Our Children's Future in the Social Media Landscape
Apr 30, 2024
Episode 100: Dismantling the Architecture of Racism — Envisioning Equity and Justice in Public Education
Apr 23, 2024
Episode 99: Navigating the Undercurrents of Racism — The Struggle for Equality in American K-12 Education
Apr 16, 2024
Episode 98: Unmasking Educational Inequity — Confronting Racism's Impact on Students of Color
Apr 09, 2024
Episode 97: Amplifying Voices in Education — The Journey of Parent Advocacy for Equity in K-12 Learning
Apr 02, 2024
Episode 96: Unveiling Wisdom's Essence — The Intricate Dance of Knowledge and Wise Living
Mar 26, 2024
Episode 95: The Art of Raising Confident and Resilient Children
Mar 19, 2024
Episode 94: Navigating the Charter vs Public School Terrain for Student Success
Mar 12, 2024
Episode 93: Fostering Future Leaders — The Vital Role of Emotional Intelligence in Children
Mar 05, 2024
Episode 92: Embracing Life's Curveballs — The Art of Acceptance in Personal Growth and Relationships
Feb 27, 2024
Episode 91: Empowering Educational Outcomes — Harnessing the Power of Community and Parental Engagement in Schools
Feb 20, 2024
Episode 90: The Quiet Revolution of Microschools and Their Role in Tailoring Student Education
Feb 13, 2024
Episode 89: The Quiet Revolution in Learning and the Homeschooling Advantage
Feb 06, 2024
Episode 88: Navigating Life's Twists and Turns — From Overwhelm to Empowerment
Jan 30, 2024
Episode 87: Cultivating Emotional Wisdom — Strategies for Whole-Brain Child Development and Parenting Resilience
Jan 23, 2024
Episode 86: Rethinking Achievement — The Empowering Journey Through Competency-Based Education in Our Schools
Jan 16, 2024
Episode 85: Unveiling Systemic Inequities in Education — From the School Bus to the Classroom and Beyond
Jan 09, 2024
Episode 84: Rising Above Educational Hurdles with Determination and Courage
Jan 02, 2024
Episode 83: The Evolution of Classroom Learning with the Advent of Blended Learning Techniques
Dec 20, 2023
Episode 82: Demystifying School Boards - Understanding their Influence, Role in Education, and Making Your Voice Count
Dec 12, 2023
Episode 81: Understanding the Building Blocks of Self-Confidence in Academic Achievement
Dec 05, 2023
Episode 80: Transforming Your Life — Conquering Negativity and Self-Doubt through Positive Self-Talk and a Growth Mindset
Nov 28, 2023
Episode 79: Place-Based Education — A Dynamic Shift from Traditional to Experiential Learning
Nov 21, 2023
Episode 78: Redefining Learning — Cultivating Personalized, Student-Centric Experiences at Home and Harnessing the Power of 'Slow Parenting'
Nov 14, 2023
Episode 77: The Changing Face of Education — From Traditional to Personalized and Self-Led Learning
Nov 07, 2023
Episode 76: Demystifying the Integration of VR, AR, and AI into K-12 Education — Preparing Students for the Future Job Landscape
Oct 31, 2023
Episode 75: Navigating the Energy Landscape — From Negative Influences to High Vibrational Living
Oct 24, 2023
Episode 74: Illuminating the Role of Project-Based Learning in Today's K-12 Education
Oct 17, 2023
Episode 73: Bridging Soft Skills and STEM Education — A Redefinition of Learning
Oct 10, 2023
Episode 72: Education Under Scrutiny — The Ongoing Debate of Critical Race Theory
Oct 03, 2023
Episode 71: Decoding Thinking Styles — The Intrigue of Concurrent and Consecutive Thinking
Sep 26, 2023
Episode 70: Unlocking the Potential of Micro-learning and Nano-learning in K-12 Education
Sep 19, 2023
Episode 69: The Continuing Unsettling Saga of Book Banning in Education and the Inspiring Student Resilience
Sep 12, 2023
Episode 68: Igniting Curiosity and Nurturing a Love of Learning in Children
Sep 05, 2023
Episode 67: Making Space for What Matters — Exploring Physical and Mental Decluttering
Aug 29, 2023
Episode 66: Play, Persistence, and Preschool — A Balanced Approach to Early Learning
Aug 22, 2023
Episode 65: Exploring the Gender Gap in K-12 Education — Boys Falling Behind
Aug 15, 2023
Episode 64: Exploring the Role and Controversy of Physical Education in K-12 Schools
Aug 08, 2023
Episode 63: Overcoming Chronic Complaining and Victim Mentality: A Journey Towards Mindfulness and Personal Growth
Aug 01, 2023
Episode 62: The Unseen Implications of AI in Our School Systems
Jul 25, 2023
Episode 61: Deciphering the Complexities of Early Math Education
Jul 18, 2023
Episode 60: How Early Literacy Can Shape Your Child's Learning Journey
Jul 11, 2023
Episode 59: Prevailing over Pandemonium: A Toolkit for Life's Mayhem
Jul 04, 2023
Episode 58: Tackling Student Poverty — Strategies for Academic Success
Jun 27, 2023
Episode 57: Unlocking Academic Potential for Students of Color
Jun 20, 2023
Episode 56: Exploring the Power of Games in Enhancing Education
Jun 13, 2023
Episode 55: The Power of Boundaries in Parenting and Personal Development
Jun 06, 2023
Episode 54: Does Digital Multitasking Impact Student Achievement?
May 30, 2023
Episode 53: How do I Navigate within the School District when I need Answers?
May 23, 2023
Episode 52: Is there an ideal Class Size?
May 16, 2023
Episode 51: Why are Schools Closing?
May 09, 2023
Episode 50: Watch Your Attitude - Part 2
May 02, 2023
Season 2 Trailer
Apr 25, 2023
Episode 49: What is a Teacher’s Worth?
Apr 25, 2023
Episode 48: Are Kids Still Being Bullied in School? - Part 2
Apr 18, 2023
Episode 47: Are Kids Still Being Bullied in School? - Part 1
Apr 11, 2023
Episode 46: Watch Your Attitude - Part 1
Apr 04, 2023
Episode 45: Banned Book Review #10: Lawn Boy
Mar 28, 2023
Episode 44: What’s the Deal with Flipped Classrooms?
Mar 21, 2023
Episode 43: Learning Loss
Mar 14, 2023
Episode 42: Government Funding of Schools
Mar 07, 2023
Episode 41: Asking for Help
Feb 28, 2023
Episode 40: Banned Book Review #9: The 57 Bus
Feb 20, 2023
Episode 39: Does Climate Change Really Impact Schools?
Feb 14, 2023
Episode 38: Technology in the Classroom – Friend or Foe?
Feb 07, 2023
Episode 37: We Do What’s Required
Jan 31, 2023
Episode 36: Banned Book Review #8: Heavy
Jan 24, 2023
Episode 35: Equity and Diversity in Education
Jan 17, 2023
Episode 34: What are the Common Core State Standards all about?
Jan 10, 2023
Episode 33: The Necessity of Self-reflection, Goal setting, and Self-efficacy
Jan 03, 2023
Episode 32: We are All Connected
Dec 27, 2022
Episode 31: Banned Book Review #7: All American Boys
Dec 20, 2022
Episode 30: The Politics of Education
Dec 13, 2022
Episode 29: Are letter grades passé?
Dec 06, 2022
Episode 28: Can We Talk?
Nov 29, 2022
Episode 27: Banned Book Review #6: Dear Martin
Nov 22, 2022
Episode 26: What happened to America’s Black teachers?
Nov 15, 2022
Episode 25: I’m mad as h%*l and I won’t take it anymore!
Nov 08, 2022
Episode 24: Banned Book Review #5: The Hate U Give
Oct 25, 2022
Episode 23: Students’ rights of Free Speech… Yeah, right!
Oct 18, 2022
Episode 22: What is Maker Learning?
Oct 11, 2022
Episode 21: The Importance of Self-Discipline
Oct 04, 2022
Episode 20: Banned Book Review #4: How to be an Antiracist
Sep 27, 2022
Episode 19: Future Trends in K-12 Educational Attainment
Sep 20, 2022
Episode 18: The Homework Dilemma…To Help or Not to Help?
Sep 13, 2022
Episode 17: An Attitude of Gratitude
Sep 06, 2022
Episode 16: Banned Book Review #3: Brown Girl Dreaming
Aug 30, 2022
Episode 15: The Unfortunate Likelihood of Suspension or Expulsion
Aug 23, 2022
Episode 14: Is School Choice the Best Choice?
Aug 16, 2022
Episode 13: The Power of Words
Aug 09, 2022
Episode 12: Banned Book Review #2: Out of Darkness by Ashley Hope Perez
Aug 02, 2022
Episode 11: From Segregation to Desegregation to Resegregation
Jul 27, 2022
Episode 10: The Parent-Teacher Connection
Jul 19, 2022
Episode 9: The Importance of Life Lessons
Jul 11, 2022
Episode 8: Banned Book Review #1: The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison
Jul 05, 2022
Episode 7: Is your child a critical thinker?
Jun 27, 2022
Episode 6: What 21st-century Skills are needed for kids to compete in this New Age Workforce?
Jun 20, 2022
Episode 5: It's personal, okay?
Jun 13, 2022
Episode 4: Is book banning the new book burning?
May 31, 2022
Episode 3: How has the Pandemic affected Academic Achievement for Children of Color?
May 19, 2022
Episode 2: Is the School helping my child Learn?
Apr 17, 2022
Episode 1: Why is this Still an Issue?
Mar 24, 2022