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Welcome to The Teacher's Forum, hosted by David Harris, a veteran educator with 33 years of experience in private, public, and charter schools.
The Teacher's Forum explores the people, ideas, and issues shaping education and the world around us. Through conversations with educators, authors, researchers, students, and other thought leaders from across the United States and around the globe, we share diverse perspectives, inspiring stories, and practical insights that inform, challenge, and inspire.
Whether you're an educator, a student, or simply someone who loves learning, there's a place for you in the conversation.
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Teaching While Queer: Bryan Stanton on Pride, Education, and Belonging
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Jun 08, 2026 |
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Poetry, Pan Africanism, and the Black Imagination with Nick Makoha
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May 18, 2026 |
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Who Is School For? Rethinking Equity in Education | Dr. Meisha Porter
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May 04, 2026 |
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Equity Under Construction | Daniel Harris
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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When Democracy Fell: The Wilmington Coup of 1898 | Guy Hill
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Mar 23, 2026 |
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Teaching Islam in America | Dr. Celene Ibrahim
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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David Harris: Black History at 100—Resilience, Resistance, and Responsibility in an Age of Backlash
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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AI in Education: Jeffrey Riley on AI Literacy, Teachers, and the Future of Learning
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community? Ernest Crim III on Teaching Martin Luther King Jr. Honestly in an Age of American Backlash
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Jan 19, 2026 |
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Gender and the Education Gap: Dr. Charlotte Jacobs and Dr. Roderick Carey on Boys, Girls, and Student Belonging
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Jan 05, 2026 |
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Teaching Through Crisis in Charlotte: Dr. James Ford on Immigration Raids, Student Safety, and Educational Equity
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Nov 21, 2025 |
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From ER Doctor to Middle School Teacher: Dr. Keith Pochick on Trust, Equity, and Education Reform
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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Bridging the Wealth Gap: Brian Li on Teaching Financial Literacy
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Nov 03, 2025 |
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Dr. Latrisha Chattin on Building Trust and Breaking Stigmas in Special Education
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Oct 06, 2025 |
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Voices of Change: Dr. RoseMary Clairmont and Jonathan Santos Silva on Reclaiming Indigenous Education
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Sep 15, 2025 |
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Challenging the Narrative: Ismail Khalidi on Storytelling and the Palestinian Perspective
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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Rooted in Resilience (Part II): Dr. Rodney Glasgow on Reclaiming, Resisting, and Reimagining the Legacy of POCC and SDLC
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Jun 23, 2025 |
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Rooted in Resilience (Part I): Dr. Rodney Glasgow on Pride, Purpose, and the Power of Living Authentically
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Jun 16, 2025 |
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A Legacy in Every Note: How Michael and Lana Manson Are Transforming Lives Through the Musical Arts Institute
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Jun 02, 2025 |
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Bars, Beats, and Building Futures: David Spellmon on Hip-Hop and Education
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May 12, 2025 |
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The Fight for Asian American Studies in Schools: A Conversation with Freda Lin
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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Politics, Policy, and Public Schools: A Conversation with Michael Lamb
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Apr 07, 2025 |
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Teaching, Identity, and Justice: Abeer Ramadan-Shinnawi on Equity in Education
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Mar 03, 2025 |
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Dr. Charles Branham on Black History: Brilliance, Resistance, and Agency
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Feb 17, 2025 |
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The Power of Art: J. Stacy Utley on Storytelling, Public Spaces, and Representation
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Feb 03, 2025 |
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A Note to Self: Adrian Gordon’s Journey as a Black Composer in Classical Music
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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The Post-Pandemic Classroom: Addressing Mental Health, Social Media, and Critical Race Theory in the Digital Age
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Jan 06, 2025 |
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A New Path in Education: The Rise of Black Homeschooling
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Dec 17, 2024 |
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ENCORE PRESENTATION: Safe Spaces & Resilient Voices – The Legacy of the People of Color Conference
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Dec 02, 2024 |
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Restoring Truth: Teaching the Untold Histories of Racial Injustice
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Nov 04, 2024 |
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Empowering Latino Voices: A Conversation with Sofia Gonzalez
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Oct 07, 2024 |
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The Educational Experiences of Black and Latino Boys with Dr. Roderick Carey
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Sep 23, 2024 |
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James Baldwin at 100: Teaching Race, Identity, and the Power of Truth
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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Eureka Moments: Sam Bright on the Challenges and Triumphs of Urban Teaching
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Jun 03, 2024 |
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Fired for Teaching Truth: Matt Hawn's Battle for Racial Equity
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May 20, 2024 |
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A Principal's Perspective: A Journey to Transform Education with Charles Williams
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May 06, 2024 |
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Global Classrooms: Teaching, Learning, and Living Abroad with Justin Sheehan & Alyssa Smith
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Apr 01, 2024 |
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On the Frontlines of Change: Transforming the Educational Paradigm with Zakiyyah Ali and Stacey Gibson
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Mar 04, 2024 |
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Silent Echoes: Resurrecting an Enslaved Cemetery's Stories from Across the Centuries
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Feb 05, 2024 |
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Forging Africa's Future: A Journey with Hatim Eltayeb and the African Leadership Academy
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Jan 02, 2024 |
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Empowering Young Minds: Exploring Reggio Emilia & Dual Language Education with Giselle Sanchez-Santiago
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Dec 18, 2023 |
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Understanding the Journey of Black Girls in Schools: A Conversation with Dr. Charlotte Jacobs
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Dec 04, 2023 |
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Safe Spaces & Resilient Voices: The Pioneering Legacy of the People of Color Conference
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Nov 20, 2023 |
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A Conversation with Alicia Cepeda Maule: Championing Justice through Digital Engagement at The Innocence Project
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Nov 06, 2023 |
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Amplifying Student Voices Through Poetry: A Conversation with Peter Kahn
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Oct 16, 2023 |
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Unleashing AI's Potential in Education: A Conversation with Gautam Thapur
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Oct 02, 2023 |
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The Identity Conscious Educator: Navigating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with Dr. Liza Talusan
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Sep 18, 2023 |
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Empowering Educators: The Financial Literacy Journey with Brian Li
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Sep 04, 2023 |