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