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Watch or listen to three of our LinkedUp: Breaking Boundaries in Education podcasts from this themed choice board for 0.5 of CEU credit. Simply submit this form, once completed.
Jamie and Jerri interview Alexandria City Public Schools Superintendent Gregory Hutchings, Jr. and Georgetown professor Douglas Reed about the new book they are releasing soon titled, Getting Into Good Trouble at School: A Guide to Building an Antiracist School System. In this podcast, Hutchings and Reed discuss the six steps to creating an antiracist school system.
Star of the #askYaritza series on Flipgrid, Yaritza Villalba, returns to LinkedUp to discuss culturally relevant teaching (CRT) and her newly released children’s book, McKenzie’s Time Machine. In this podcast, Yaritza discusses CRT, and provides great suggestions for educators to create meaningful connections between what students are learning in school, their cultures, languages, interests, and life experiences.
Imagine being able to experience history from a new perspective while being transported back in time using virtual reality. Dontrese Brown, David Waltenbaugh, and Dean Browell are breaking boundaries by exploring sites in Richmond, Virginia that have been overlooked. In this podcast, listeners will hear how this project was started, what it means, and what it can do for education in this country.
You may not realize it, but biases exist without our even knowing it. What might these be, how can we recognize them, and what can we do about them? Join in to hear from Alan Phan and the interesting research that he does around biases in the workplace and the challenges that exist in getting hired.
What can educators do to become allies for our LGBTQ students? How does supporting LGBTQ students ultimately support all learners? These are some of the tough questions school districts are grappling with. In this podcast, Holden Kraus, a veteran educator and a proud LGBTQ leader, provides many ideas and resources to help educators on this journey.
In Episode 34 we bring back two former guests, Ken Shelton and Yaritza Villalba, to discuss the work they are doing with Microsoft on culturally responsive curriculum. These education leaders bring decades of collective experience to the podcast - specializing in education technology, equity and inclusion, and powerful visual storytelling.
Liz Hamor will say that her work isn't just her passion, it's her calling. After earning a Master's degree in ESOL and Bilingual education from Kansas State University, she taught in low-income schools in Emporia, KS, and San Antonio, TX. This Spring she is transitioning out of her Chapter Director role within GLSEN Kansas to focus on her leadership consulting business, Center of Daring. Tune in to the podcast as Liz discusses how to find your courage and how to empower and support folks who are ready to be a catalyst in their communities.
In this episode, Ken Shelton discusses systemic racism and the tough questions educators should ask in order to make policy decisions that will disrupt racism in our schools. From standardized tests, to discipline, to the curriculum - Ken explores these issues through a thoughtful discussion.
