Welcome to the Equity Hour, a Dragonfly Rising podcast, where meaningful conversations about equity, education, and personal growth are our focus. Every week, join your host, Dr. Tami Dean, an educator with over 25 years of experience as she shares tips & resources and actionable steps for integrating equity into learning environments. Once a month, Dr. Tami will invite & talk with passionate educators, thought leaders, and change-makers who are dedicated to creating more equitable education ...
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to Season 2 of The Equity Hour! In this exciting new season, your host, Dr. Tami Dean, brings you thought-provoking conversations with educators and advocates who are making a real impact in the world of equity and social justice. In this kickoff episode, Dr. Dean shares her vision for the season, highlighting the im…
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DEI in Education: Strategies and Stories
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Send us a Text Message. Dr. Tami Dean welcomes Dr. Sara Piotrowski to discuss the integration of equity and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles into educational systems. They delve into the evolution of educational practices, the importance of historical context in teaching, and strategies for effective and inclusive instruction. Join…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of "The Equity Hour" with your host, Dr. Tami Dean. Today, we delve into the pervasive impact of standardized testing on education, exploring how it intersects with equity, and discussing alternative practices that can enhance the joy and effectiveness of learning. In This Episode…
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Equity in Education: Transforming Classrooms through DEI Practices
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Send us a Text Message. In this week's enlightening episode, join Dr. Tami for a candid conversation with Brandon as we explore practical strategies for integrating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) principles into classroom practices. From reimagining the curriculum to fostering a culture of inclusivity, Brandon shares invaluable insights and…
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Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode, Dr, Tami shares key concepts about how we use language inside learning spaces as a social justice and DEI issue. Connecting back to Episode 16, she shares key action steps to reflect on the current status of how language is used in your learning environment with some key actionable steps to foster and…
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Nurturing Curiosity, Equity & Social Change in the Classroom
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Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode of Equity Hour, Dr. Tami is joined by Gabriell Gater, Founder and CEO of The Innovative Learners. Dr. Tami and Gabriell discuss the essential elements of fostering empathy, curiosity, and social change in educational settings. They emphasize leading with empathy, learning from students' experiences, an…
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Send us a Text Message. In today's episode, Dr. Tami Dean welcomes listeners to another episode of "The Equity Hour," focusing on diverse texts and their importance in education. Dr. Tami discusses what makes a text diverse, exploring and evaluating your personal history with diverse texts, how to conduct a text audit, and how to take action. Follo…
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Cultural Competency & Building Equitable Learning Environments
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Send us a Text Message. Join Dr.Tami on another engaging episode of the Equity Hour, where we delve into the critical topic of culturally competent teaching. In this episode, we explore what it truly means to be a culturally competent educator, providing actionable steps and insights for creating inclusive and supportive learning environments. Look…
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Empowering Educators: Integrating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Classroom
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Dr. Tami connects back with Kelly Schrems from Episode 2 to follow up on her use of the graphic novel, Wake, with her students. A timely connection for Women's History Month as the graphic novel includes Dr. Hall's own historical process as well as bringing to light the story of the women who led slave revol…
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Equity in Education: Building Awareness and Taking Action
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Dr. Dean announces an exciting shift in focus for the podcast, diving deeper into equity in education. With a commitment to posting weekly episodes, Dr. Dean aims to provide valuable insights and actionable strategies for educators seeking to integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion into their classrooms. …
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Empowering Equity: Scripted Curriculum Disrupts Culturally Responsive Literacy Learning
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Dr. Tami talks with Dr. Katrena Leininger, a literacy professor from UW-Oshkosh. Join them as they delve into the heart of education and how current initiatives such as the SOR disrupt opportunities for culturally responsive teaching. Discover the transformative power of building relationships, the continuou…
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Equity and Literacy Learning: Addressing Bias in Literacy Assessments for Multilingual Learners
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Send us a Text Message. In today's episode, Dr, Tami talk with Dr. JaNiece Elzy- Palmer, an assistant professor at Texas Woman's University in Denton, Texas. Listen in as Dr. Palmer delves into her fascinating research, unraveling the intricacies of language, literacy, and the impact on students. Drs. Tami & JaNiece highlight the importance of cult…
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Send us a Text Message. As we wrap up 2023 and the first 5 months of The Dragonfly Rising Podcast, we're celebrating the top 3 episodes!! E6: Equity Unveiled: The Importance of Culturally Responsive Leadership with Dr. Gabrielle Wallace E4: Equity in Action: Awareness and Building an Equity Community with Dr. Tami E3: Equity in the Classroom: Culti…
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Unveiling Collective Memory: Teaching Equity Through History
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Send us a Text Message. In this thought-provoking podcast episode, join us as we dive into the transformative work of educators dedicated to promoting equity and social justice. Join Dr. Tami in her conversation with Kate Pole. Kate shares insights into a powerful project that addresses the complexities of teaching history through the lens of colle…
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Empowering Education: Building Student Awareness and Agency
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Send us a Text Message. Join Dr. Tami as she talks with Kate Pole, a high school History teacher from Illinois. In this thought-provoking episode as we unravel the layers of equity and social justice in education. Discover the inspiring initiatives Kate sponsors at her lab school, breaking barriers in curriculum and championing inclusivity. Whether…
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Equity Unleashed: Transforming Education with Social Justice (Part 2 of 2)
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Send us a Text Message. Get ready to be inspired and empowered. In the first part of this two part episode, Dr. Tami talks with her guests, Dr. Bre Evans-Santiago & Dr. J. Kevin Taylor. These teacher educators are engage with recruiting, preparing, and supporting diverse educators. Their mission serves as an inspiration to educators and institution…
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Equity Unleashed: Transforming Education with Social Justice (Part 1 of 2)
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Send us a Text Message. Get ready to be inspired and empowered. In the first part of this two part episode, Dr. Tami talks with her guests, Dr. Bre Evans-Santiago & Dr. J. Kevin Taylor. These teacher educators are engage with recruiting, preparing, and supporting diverse educators. Their mission serves as an inspiration to educators and institution…
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Equity Unveiled:The importance of Culturally Responsive Leadership
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Send us a Text Message. In today's episode Dr. Tami is talking with Dr. Gabrielle Wallace. Gabrielle is an education coach and doctoral candidate . Dr. Tami and Dr. Gabrielle discuss her research on culturally responsive leadership and how essential leadership is to building an equitable learning environment. Dr. Tami and Dr. Gabrielle explore the …
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Send us a Text Message. In today's episode Dr. Tami is talking with Amy Reiman. Amy is a high school teacher from Normal, IL . Dr. Tami and Amy discuss the process of uses Restorative Justice practices in her high school. Dr. Tami and Amy explore the importance of agency and voice as a part of this process: both for educators and students. Explore …
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Equity in Action: Awareness and Building and Equity Community
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Dr. Tami shares some reflections and next steps to consider and implement to support building an equitable learning community. We discuss how awareness of self is a stepping stone to building authentic relationships and an asset-based view of self and the learners around us. Discovery Call Support the Show. …
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Equity in the Classroom: Cultivating Minds, Inspiring Change, Building Community
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Send us a Text Message. In today's episode Dr. Tami is talking with Kelly Schrems. Kelly is a high school teacher from Bloomington, IL. Dr. Tami and Kelly discuss the dual credit class where Kelly is planning on using the graphic novel, Wake, by Rebecca Hall. Dr. Tami and Kelly explore the planning for use of this novel and the importance of commun…
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Send us a Text Message. Meet Dr. Tami! In this episode we will learn more about Dr. Tami and her journey as an educator. She will share some of her experiences as an equity educator. She will also highlight some plans for for future episodes Discovery Call Support the Show. Enjoying the show? Support content: Send a gift: https://tr.ee/D3JjewUgQn B…
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Send us a Text Message. In each episode, Dr. Tami will engage with passionate educators, thought leaders, and change-makers who are dedicated to creating more equitable educational spaces. Together, we'll discuss the real challenges and triumphs of fostering diversity, inclusion, and cultural competence in schools and beyond. Through candid discuss…
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