Best Durham Public Schools Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 54 - Book Review: The Data-Driven Classroom 47:08

2M ago47:08

47:08

In this episode of The Black Scholars Podcast, Leonard delves into Crag A. Mertler's book, The Data-Driven Classroom, which is a short, quick read. Learn how to be a data-driven instructional leader in your classroom or school by tuning into the episode. Support the show and engage with the community. Follow The Black Scholars Podcast on Apple Podc…

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Episode 53 - Interviewing 101 for Educators 53:44

2M ago53:44

53:44

In this episode of The Black Scholars Podcast, Leonard delves into interview preparation and execution with an emphasis on three primary questions most school leaders ask teachers: Who are you? How does your classes flow? How do you manage a classroom (i.e. student behavior)? Additionally, Leonard gives a few final interviewing tips to make sure yo…

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Episode 52 - The Durham Public Schools Protest (featuring Ryann Mitchell) 36:57

6M ago36:57

36:57

In this episode of The Black Scholars Podcast, Leonard delves into a pressing issue facing Durham Public Schools in Durham, North Carolina—a district-wide protest leading to school closures due to a major financial mistake. This episode features an enlightening discussion with veteran math teacher and Durham Association of Educators Organizer, Ryan…

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Episode 50 - The Intermission - The PLC Edition (Trailer) 12:17

7M ago12:17

12:17

Support and Engagement: Subscribe to the podcast, The Black Scholars Podcast +: The PLC Edition, leave a review, share this episode with your colleagues, and visit www.blackscholarsclothing.com for merchandise. Please use promo code, SCHOLARS. Get Involved: Sending educational news tips and story ideas to theblackscholarspodcast@gmail.com.…

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Episode 51 - Learning from Learning Loss 52:49

7M ago52:49

52:49

In this episode of The Black Scholars Podcast, the host delves into the critical issue of learning loss and its implications for society. This episode aims to address three key questions through research analysis and insights from two accomplished educators. 1) What is Learning Loss? 2) Why Haven't Schools Bounced Back from Learning Loss? 3) What C…

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Episode 49 - From High School Teacher to Double Agent (featuring Jailyn Jenkins) 43:47

9M ago43:47

43:47

From Self Care Part 1 (episode 22) and The Pandemic in Education 2.0 (episode 44), Jailyn Jenkins is back. With several years of experience leading classrooms as an educator and coach, Jailyn brings a lot to the show. She is now a "Double Agent” for a nonprofit organization as she provides professional development across the country and coaches nov…

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Episode 48 - From Educator to Business Analyst (featuring Jazmine Maddox-Saunders) 1:24:35

11M ago1:24:35

1:24:35

This episode gives educators and scholars an inside look into the Business Analyst career field. Jazmine Maddox-Saunders is a Business Systems Analyst located in Charlotte, North Carolina. As a former English teacher, Jazmine is a great example that educators can transition into technical careers. Tune in to hear us discuss education, why we both l…

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Episode 47 - Becoming a ServiceNow Professional (featuring Ryan Harris) 43:47

1y ago43:47

43:47

This episode gives educators and scholars an inside look into the ServiceNow career field. Ryan Harris is a Senior Associate Technical Consultant located in Nashville, Tennessee. She believes education is a "crucial piece in our development and life choices." Explore ServiceNow's certification and training options here. ___________________________ …

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Episode 46 - Salesforce Administrator (featuring Brandi Jones) 52:10

1+ y ago52:10

52:10

This episode gives educators an inside look into the Salesforce Administrator career field. Brandi Jones (@nonflufftech via TikTok) is a Salesforce Administrator/Business Analyst located in the New York City area. She's passionate about education and well aware of the many issues educators encounter on a daily basis. Explore Salesforce careers here…

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Episode 45 - A $60,000 Teacher Bag 58:37

1+ y ago58:37

58:37

All e-mail inquiries should be sent to theblackscholarspodcast@gmail.com. 1. Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, or Spotify. 2. Leave a review via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, or Spotify. 3. Share the podcast with social media, friends, and colleagues. 4. Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Turn on notifications. 5. Support…

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Behind The Spark | Episode 3 ft. DPS IT Interns and Joy Malone | #WeAreDPS 18:43

1+ y ago18:43

18:43

Check out episode 3 of "Beyond The Spark," featuring Joy Malone, Executive Director of Information Technology, along with two DPS IT Summer Interns Genesis Daniels and Charles Eugene VI. To celebrate National Career Development Month, we have invited two of our DPS It Summer Interns to talk about their summer experiences. We also invited Joy Malone…

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Behind the Spark Podcast | Ep. 2 feat. Dr. Julius Monk, Fredrick Davis, and Matthew Hunt | #WeAreDPS 18:58

2y ago18:58

18:58

Check out episode 2 of "Beyond The Spark," featuring Dr. Julius Monk, Deputy Superintendent of Operational Services, Frederick Davis, Executive Director of Building Services, and Matthew Hunt, Principal of Glenn Elementary School. In this episode, we will be discussing the coming building improvement plans for the district, including the coming pro…

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Behind The Spark Podcast | Ep. 1 feat. Dr. Pascal Mubenga | #WeAreDPS 32:35

2y ago32:35

32:35

Check out the premiere of our brand new district podcast titled "Beyond The Spark," featuring our fearless leader and Superintendent of Durham Public Schools, Dr. Pascal Mubenga. Created by the Office of Public Affairs, this podcast was designed to share the inspiring stories of our students, staff, and teachers in Durham Public Schools. The podcas…

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Episode 6 | Get To Know As We Grow | Program Placement w/ Dr. Julie Pack 9:37

2y ago9:37

9:37

Tune in to this episode of "Get To Know As We Grow." Hosted by Director of Marketing and Community Engagement Sheena Cooper, this podcast was created to share the story of the Durham Public Schools' "Growing Together" initiative with DPS families, staff, and the Durham community. About This Episode: This episode will discuss the details behind DPS …

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Episode 5 | Get To Know As We Grow | Transportation w/ Mathew Palmer, Joe Harris, and Kristen Brookshire 17:21

2y ago17:21

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Tune in to this episode of "Get To Know As We Grow." Hosted by Director of Marketing and Community Engagement Sheena Cooper, this podcast was created to share the story of the Durham Public Schools' "Growing Together" initiative with DPS families, staff, and the Durham community. About This Episode This episode will discuss the new updates in the T…

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Reflections: Covering city council 14:22

2+ y ago14:22

14:22

In this episode of our Reflections series, Duke journalism professor Stephen Buckley talks with 9th Street Journal reporters Zella Hanson, Kelly Torres and Alex Kumar about lessons learned in covering a city council meeting.

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Episode 4 | Get To Know As We Grow | Construction w/ Fredrick Davis 8:32

2+ y ago8:32

8:32

Tune in to this episode of "Get To Know As We Grow." Hosted by Director of Marketing and Community Engagement Sheena Cooper, this podcast was created to share the story of the Durham Public Schools' "Growing Together" initiative with DPS families, staff, and the Durham community. About This Episode: This episode will discuss the new district constr…

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Reflections: Lessons about journalism and life with Julianna 27:24

2+ y ago27:24

27:24

In this episode of our Reflections series, Bill Adair, former director of the DeWitt Wallace Center for Media & Democracy, speaks with 9th Street Journal reporter Julianna Rennie. Rennie describes what she learned about journalism in her years working with the center, and how growing as a journalist also gave her important life skills. Host and pro…

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Episode 3 | Get To Know As We Grow | Regions w/ Mathew Palmer 11:54

2+ y ago11:54

11:54

Tune in to this episode of "Get To Know As We Grow." Hosted by Director of Marketing and Community Engagement Sheena Cooper, this podcast was created to share the story of the Durham Public Schools' "Growing Together" initiative with DPS families, staff, and the Durham community. About This Episode: This episode will discuss the details behind DPS …

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Episode 2 | Get To Know As We Grow | Pre-K and EC w/ Dr. Deborah Pitman 8:53

2+ y ago8:53

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Tune in to this episode of "Get To Know As We Grow." Hosted by Director of Marketing and Community Engagement Sheena Cooper, this podcast was created to share the story of the Durham Public Schools' "Growing Together" initiative with DPS families, staff, and the Durham community. About This Episode: This episode will explore how the Growing Togethe…

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Episode 1 | Get To Know As We Grow | Pilot Episode w/ Guests Melody Melody Marshall & Mathew Palmer 27:40

2+ y ago27:40

27:40

Tune in to our pilot episode of the "Get To Know As We Grow" Podcast. Hosted by Director of Marketing and Community Engagement Sheena Cooper, this podcast was created to share the story of the Durham Public Schools' "Growing Together" initiative with DPS families, staff, and the Durham community. About This Episode: This episode will explore the "w…

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Reflections: Rigor and humanity with Milla 13:27

2+ y ago13:27

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In this episode of our Reflections series, host Cameron Oglesby speaks with 9th Street Journal reporter Milla Surjadi about the importance of compassion in courtroom journalistm. Surjadi explores the impact our stories can have on people and discusses how to pursue reporting with both rigor and humanity. Host and producer: Cameron Oglesby Feb. 24, …

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Episode 44 - The Pandemic in Education 2.0 (featuring Ms. Wright) 49:27

2+ y ago49:27

49:27

Leonard: "If you had one word that would describe not just you, but your purpose in life as far as you understand it right now…and you had to get it tattooed on you…what would that word be and why?" Elisia: "Grace. Why? You have to give yourself grace. I tend to be hard on myself, and have to remind myself to give myself grace. I’m learning as I go…

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#DPSAlert | 2021 Winter Break 0:27

2+ y ago0:27

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Happy Holidays! All Durham Public Schools offices and facilities will be closed to the public on Monday, December 20, and will reopen on Tuesday, January 4. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wearedps/message

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Reflections: Integrity and ethics with Lilly 21:34

2+ y ago21:34

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In this latest episode of our Reflections series, host Cameron Oglesby speaks with 9th Street reporter Lilly Clark about her experience covering traffic court. Clark highlights the conundrum she faces in covering even small traffic offenses and how the permanence of this digital age in journalism allows stories about mundane criminal offenses to st…

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2021 All-County High School Chorus Concert | November 19, 2021 33:43

2+ y ago33:43

33:43

DPS Arts presents the 2021 All-County High School Chorus Concert. The event took place on November 19, 2021, at Southern School of Energy and Sustainability. Dr. Jose Rivera served as the clinician for the event. Enjoy the concert! | A video version of the event can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nODuI9B-GAM --- Send in a voice mess…

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Reflections: Self and Identity 22:41

3y ago22:41

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The first podcast of our Reflections series looks at Durham District Attorney Satana Deberry. The episode discusses intersectionality, including intersecting identites and the complex identities of others. Host and producer: Cameron Oglesby Nov. 4, 2021.By Cameron Oglesby

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In and Around Durham Public Schools | Hillside Graduate Elected Durham, NC's First African American Woman Mayor | Election Night Speech 3:11

3y ago3:11

3:11

On the evening of November 2, 2021, Hillside High School graduate Elaine O’Neal made history when she was elected Durham, NC's first African American woman mayor. The former judge and former interim dean of the North Carolina Central University Law School won 84.69% of the votes to win her campaign for mayor. Take a listen to O'Neal's inspirational…

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Episode 43 — The Pandemic in Education 2.0 (featuring Dr. Kanesha L. Moore) 42:59

3y ago42:59

42:59

"Have some compassion for yourself...do what you enjoy...do what you have to do, but make some time to do what you enjoy..." — Dr. Kanesha L. Moore For the first time on the show, we have an educator and a scholar who isn’t in the K-12 “hamster wheel.” Dr. Kanesha L. Moore, from Memphis, Tennessee, is a psychologist at a large public university in …

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Episode 42—The Pandemic in Education 2.0 (featuring Jailyn Jenkins) 1:11:11

3y ago1:11:11

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"At the core, I know my experience was eclectic, so I wanted to use that experience and wisdom to help propel our Black & Brown students forward (especially in the STEM field)" - Jailyn Jenkins From Self Care Part 1 (episode 22), Jailyn Jenkins is back. With 7 years of experience in the industry, Jailyn brings a lot to the show. She is no longer a …

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DPS Welcome Back to the Classroom | COVID-19 Preparedness Community Conversation 35:42

3y ago35:42

35:42

#DPSCommunity | On Sunday, August 22, 2021, Durham Public Schools hosted a community conversation about COVID-19 preparedness. The event streamed on Youtube and Facebook. Take a listen or watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBbYqHl3G94. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wearedps/message…

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Durham Public Schools is hiring! 0:30

3y ago0:30

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Durham Public Schools is looking for teachers (all grade levels and subjects), custodians, bus drivers, school nutrition and, before/after-school staff for the upcoming school year. DPS offers competitive salaries and benefits! Make DPS your career destination and be the spark that makes a difference in the lives of our children. For more informati…

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Countdown to Kindergarten is Now! 23:55

3y ago23:55

23:55

Dr. Suzanne Cotterman, Director of the DPS Office of Early Education, and Dr. Lo DeWalt, Coordinator of the DPS K-5 School Programs & Literacy Integration share everything you need to know about getting ready for Kindergarten here at Durham Public Schools. This recording was taken from a live-streamed conversation/presentation held on Wednesday, Ma…

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Countdown to Kindergarten | Enrollment is happening now! 0:31

3y ago0:31

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Are you the parent of a rising kindergarten student? Are you looking for a way to ignite the limitless of your child? If your answer is yes, then your destination for success is Durham Public Schools. Our Countdown to Kindergarten is underway and enrollment is happening NOW! Visit us online at dpsnc.net/enrollment. That's DPSNC.Net/Enrollment. The …

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Episode 41—America to Me Series — Episode 10: America Will Be 40:44

4y ago40:44

40:44

America to Me is a Starz docu-series. There are approximately 10 episodes that highlight Oak Park and River Forest High School in Oak Park, Illinois, a suburb outside of Chicago. This episode is the final installment of the series. On episode 10, "America Will Be” of the America to Me series, I only focus on two issues: the importance of effective …

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Episode 40—America to Me Series — Episode 9: The Invisible T-Shirt 1:09:58

4y ago1:09:58

1:09:58

America to Me is a Starz docu-series. There are approximately 10 episodes that highlight Oak Park and River Forest High School in Oak Park, Illinois, a suburb outside of Chicago. This episode is the ninth installment of the series. On episode 9, "The Invisible T-Shirt” of the America to Me series, I relate my experience attending small colleges in …

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Episode 39—America to Me Series — Episode 8: Nobody Can Hold You Down 1:01:42

4y ago1:01:42

1:01:42

America to Me is a Starz docu-series. There are approximately 10 episodes that highlight Oak Park and River Forest High School in Oak Park, Illinois, a suburb outside of Chicago. This episode is the eighth installment of the series. On episode 8, "Nobody Can Hold You Down” of the America to Me series, I share effective strategies to combat against …

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Episode 38—America to Me Series — Episode 7:Tsunami of Privilege 28:03

4y ago28:03

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America to Me is a Starz docu-series. There are approximately 10 episodes that highlight Oak Park and River Forest High School in Oak Park, Illinois, a suburb outside of Chicago. This episode is the seventh installment of the series. On episode 7, "Tsunami of Privilege” of the America to Me series, I focus on two central ideas: the idea that Black …

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Episode 37—America to Me Series — Episode 6: Listen to the Poem! 45:52

4y ago45:52

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America to Me is a Starz docu-series. There are approximately 10 episodes that highlight Oak Park and River Forest High School in Oak Park, Illinois, a suburb outside of Chicago. This episode is the sixth installment of the series. On episode 6, "Listen to the Poem!,” of the America to Me series, I utilize Charles' powerful spoke word poetry to bre…

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Episode 36—America to Me Series — Episode 5: I Don‘t Have to Think About Being White 51:10

4y ago51:10

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America to Me is a Starz docu-series. There are approximately 10 episodes that highlight Oak Park and River Forest High School in Oak Park, Illinois, a suburb outside of Chicago. This episode is the fifth installment of the series. On episode 5, "I Don’t Have to Think About Being White,” of the America to Me series, I dissect the introduction of tw…

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Episode 35—America to Me Series — Episode 4: There‘s Nothing Funny about Race 1:35:22

4y ago1:35:22

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America to Me is a Starz docu-series. There are approximately 10 episodes that highlight Oak Park and River Forest High School in Oak Park, Illinois, a suburb outside of Chicago. This episode is the fourth installment of the series. Joined by the forever insightful/ever knowledgeable Dr. Keila Foster, we discuss episode 4, "There’s Nothing Funny ab…

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Episode 34—America to Me Series — Episode 3: There is No Pain that Compares to the Struggle 1:06:39

4y ago1:06:39

1:06:39

"This isn't a melting pot. This is a crucible of divisiveness." America to Me is a Starz docu-series. There are approximately 10 episodes that highlight Oak Park and River Forest High School in Oak Park, Illinois, a suburb outside of Chicago. This episode is the third installment of the series. For this episode, I analyze Kendall’s stellar work eth…

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Episode 33—America to Me Series — Episode 2: Stranger in a Room 1:04:15

4y ago1:04:15

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America to Me is a Starz docu-series. There are approximately 10 episodes that highlight Oak Park and River Forest High School in Oak Park, Illinois, a suburb outside of Chicago. This episode is the second installment of the series. For this episode, I am joined by Dr. Keila Foster (previously featured on episode 17) as we discuss Ke'Shawn's insigh…

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Episode 32—America to Me Series — Episode 1: What‘s the Big Deal about Oak Park? 43:19

4y ago43:19

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America to Me is a Starz docu-series. There are approximately 10 episodes that highlight Oak Park and River Forest High School in Oak Park, Illinois, a suburb outside of Chicago. This episode is the first installment of the series as we are introduced to several students, parents, and teachers. In this episode, we discuss the town of Oak Park, the …

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Episode 31—How the Pandemic Impacts K-12 Education (Part 6) with Charmae Damper 1:18:29

4y ago1:18:29

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New Episode — In the final installment of the How the Pandemic Impacts K-12 Education series, I am joined by Charmae Damper, a 2nd grade educator in Washington, D.C. On this episode, we discuss urban education, charter schools, ClassDojo, teacher burnout, employee morale, CDC school recommendations, and much more. ————————————————— The Black Schola…

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Episode 30—How the Pandemic Impacts K-12 Education (Part 5) with Brittany Jefferson 1:05:14

4y ago1:05:14

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New Episode — Continuing the How the Pandemic Impacts K-12 Education series, I am joined by Brittany Jefferson, a veteran special educator. On this episode, we discuss distance teaching and learning, teacher burnout, the digital divide, and much more. ————————————————— Shop Black Scholars Clothing™ with promo code SCHOLARS for 20 percent off. Thank…

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Episode 29—How the Pandemic Impacts K-12 Education (Part 4) with Stephanie Burke 1:02:10

4+ y ago1:02:10

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Continuing the How the Pandemic Impacts K-12 Education series, I am joined by Stephanie Burke (Orlando, Florida), a veteran educator (sixth year teaching) who teaches “early childhood education” at the high school level. On this episode, we discuss her unique content area, her side hustle (Power of Potential Coaching), teaching an elective during t…

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Episode 28—How the Pandemic Impacts K-12 Education Part 3 with Stacey Malone 1:36:50

4+ y ago1:36:50

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Continuing the How the Pandemic Impacts K-12 Education series, I am joined by the lovely Stacey Malone, a 5th Grade Science and Social Studies teacher who may be transitioning to teach and coach at the high school level next school year. Stacey is also a basketball coach (San Antonio, Texas), and has been teaching for three years. Additionally, she…

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Episode 27—How the Pandemic Impacts K-12 Education Part 2 with Latoya Walker & Jamila Sams 1:06:22

4+ y ago1:06:22

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Continuing the How the Pandemic Impacts K-12 Education series, I am joined by Latoya N. Walker (@latoya_nickee) and Jamila Sams (@jmilz). Latoya is currently in the Navy (San Diego, California) and has taught arts enrichment courses for seven years. She is currently teaching dance through her company, Footwork And Sole (@footworkandsoleco). Jamila …

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Episode 26—How the Pandemic Impacts K-12 Education Part 1 with Dr. Wylie Tidwell, III 1:27:48

4+ y ago1:27:48

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On this episode, I am joined by Dr. Wylie Tidwell, III, an Ethnic Studies/AP U.S. History instructor with 14 years of teaching experience (Cobb County, Georgia). We discuss the pandemic and it's impact on the role of educators, distance learning, student achievement, potential long-term effects, and more. ————————————————— Shop Black Scholars Cloth…

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