Best How We Learn Student Voices On Learning School And Teaching Podcasts (2025)

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265: Growth Discourse: A Framework for Discussing Hard Topics with Students 1:10:08

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We're living in a time when having a difference of opinion is a potential minefield of hurt feelings, emotional outbursts, and severed relationships. If this has caused you to avoid certain topics in your classroom, the growth discourse framework used by the School of Ethics and Global Leadership (SEGL) may offer a way to re-engage in these convers…

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264: How Schools Can Support Neurodivergent Teachers 1:20:33

19d ago1:20:33

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Neurodivergent educators, like those with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and other forms of cognitive diversity, are essential voices in our schools. They bring innovation, empathy, and authenticity. Yet they often work within systems that weren't built with them in mind, and this can make the job of teaching especially challenging. In this episode, we'll…

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263: Five Skills that Get Students to Take Ownership of Their Learning 42:29

26d ago42:29

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If we're doing our jobs right as educators, students will gradually become independent, self-directed learners capable of monitoring, directing, and actively participating in building their own learning. But what if that's not happening? What if students continue to lean heavily on their teachers for step-by-step instructions on every task, never r…

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262: Three Fresh Strategies That Get Students Engaged With Texts 44:36

1M ago44:36

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If your teaching requires students to read or work with texts, and things have gotten a little stale in the engagement department, this episode will give you some great new strategies to try. High school English teachers Susan Barber and Brian Sztabnik once felt the same way, so they curated tons of fun, interactive, interesting text-based activiti…

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261: How and Why to Use Concept Maps 51:46

2M ago51:46

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Concept maps are graphic organizers or visual representations of knowledge. They're simple, they're low-tech, and they're incredibly powerful tools for learning. In this episode, cognitive scientist Dr. Kripa Sundar explains why concept maps are so impactful, then shares a handful of specific practices that will help you make the best use of them. …

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260: Seven Teaching Practices that Nurture Student Voice 1:01:17

2M ago1:01:17

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At a time when test-driven reform has quieted student voices and marginalized perspectives are being pushed aside, we need student voice and agency more than ever. In this episode, I'm joined by Shane Safir, Marlo Bagsik, Sawsan Jaber, and Crystal Watson, authors of the new book, Pedagogies of Voice: Street Data and the Path to Student Agency. The …

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259: Making Project-Based Learning Accessible for Everyone 1:00:23

3M ago1:00:23

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Project-based learning can be a powerful instructional framework, but it is often structured in ways that exclude students who need a different approach. Too often, PBL becomes a space where accommodations and differentiation fall by the wayside. The good news is that we don't have to abandon PBL or dramatically overhaul it to make it work for dive…

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EduTip 33: Answer more questions with questions. 6:56

3M ago6:56

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Answering student questions is faster in the moment, but redirecting is better in the long run. The next time a student asks you a question, pause before answering and see if you can point them toward finding the answer themselves. ------------------- Thanks to Brisk Teaching for sponsoring this tip. You can find written and video versions of these…

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258: The Power of Centering Student Exemplars 46:58

3M ago46:58

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Sometimes the best instructional materials are sitting right in our classrooms. At a time when AI threatens to make human writing obsolete, using students' own work as a teaching tool offers a wonderfully authentic alternative. In this episode, educator Marcus Luther joins me to share four ways he uses student exemplars to teach craft lessons, buil…

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257: Bringing Joy into Our Schools: A Conversation with Gholdy Muhammad 1:00:55

4M ago1:00:55

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We're living in troubling times. When you're surrounded by so much chaos and confusion, it can be hard to figure out where to put your focus and energy. At a time like this, it might not make sense to talk about joy, but that's what were going to do in this episode. My guest is Dr. Gholdy Muhammad, author of the book Cultivating Genius and the 2023…

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256: Community Supplies in the Classroom: Clearing Up the Confusion 58:33

4M ago58:33

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The practice of collecting supplies and distributing them to all students over the school year has become a common practice in elementary schools. Unfortunately, not all parents are happy with it, and much of the trouble stems from a few key misunderstandings. In this episode, my guest Julie Lause explains why schools use these systems and how they…

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255: Before You Decorate Your Classroom, Here's a Better Idea 49:02

4M ago49:02

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If the thought of decorating your classroom fills you with anxiety, or if you're just ready to try something different, I have good stuff for you. In this episode, educator and author Tom Rademacher shares two simple activities he did at the beginning of every school year to get to know his students AND fill the walls of his classroom with beautifu…

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254: Dusting Off an Old Practice to Make Reading Fun Again 32:46

6M ago32:46

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As a life-long reader, English teacher Dan Tricarico wanted to bring the love of reading to his high school students, but the constant, irresistible presence of digital media made for tough competition. Rather than seeking out a high-tech solution, he brought back simplicity in the form of daily silent reading, and to his surprise, most of his stud…

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EduTip 32: Don't put kids in Charlie Bucket situations. 5:54

6M ago5:54

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Although most teachers understand that not all students have the same home life, sometimes we forget how big those differences can really be, and how humiliating it can be for a student to be asked to publicly share details about their lives outside of school. In this EduTip we'll talk about some situations where this comes up, and what you can do …

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253: Fully Seen and Fully Known: Teaching that Affirms Disability 1:01:53

6M ago1:01:53

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Most special education efforts have focused on giving students with disabilities better access to the curriculum — but access alone isn't enough. In this episode, I talk with Amy Tondreau and Laurie Rabinowitz, authors of the book Sustaining Cultural and Disability Identities in the Literacy Classroom, about disability-sustaining pedagogy, a framew…

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Episode 151: Juneteenth Reflections & Farewell: Dr. Almitra Berry’s Final Podcast + Next Steps, Book, and Community 7:17

6M ago7:17

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Send us a text In this special Juneteenth episode, Dr. Almitra L. Berry signs off from Educational Equity Emancipation, reflecting on the significance of Juneteenth as both celebration and reckoning. She connects its lessons to the current challenges facing DEI and educational equity, and shares why she’s stepping away to protect her mental health …

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EduTip 31: Be the first dork. 5:28

6M ago5:28

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If you want to have the kind of classroom where students do more than just sit and listen, it's likely that your plans may include activities that require some social risk-taking. One way to help your students get more comfortable taking these small social risks is for you to be the first dork, the first one to do the thing that no one else wants t…

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252: Where Discipline Reform Has Gone Wrong (in Some Schools) 1:27:59

7M ago1:27:59

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While the shift to restorative practices should be improving student behavior, that's not happening in every school. Some teachers say the discipline systems at their schools have completely broken down, creating an environment where students do whatever they want with no consequences. This has made teachers feel frustrated, angry, unsupported, and…

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Episode 150: Mental Health in Schools: Real Strategies for Equity, SEL, and Student Support 13:24

7M ago13:24

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Send us a text May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but for educators and students, the stress is year-round. In this episode, Dr. Almitra Berry dives deep into the realities of mental health in schools-why it matters, how it intersects with equity, and what you can do right now to support every student. Discover: Why schools are the new front lin…

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Episode 149: Haitian Heritage Month in Schools: Representation, Culturally Relevant Curriculum, and Equity in Action 15:41

7M ago15:41

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Send us a text In this episode of the Educational Equity Emancipation Podcast, Dr. Almitra L. Berry dives deep into the significance of Haitian Heritage Month and why representation matters for every child-especially those whose stories are too often erased from our classrooms. Discover the powerful history behind Haiti’s name, its legacy as the wo…

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EduTip 30: Do something after formative assessments. 3:53

7M ago3:53

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If I give my students an exit slip to check their grasp of a particular skill, and a third of them don't do well, just moving forward with my original teaching plan is a missed opportunity. Ideally, my next steps should involve some kind of targeted response. Let's talk about what that looks like. ------------------- Thanks to Studyo for sponsoring…

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Episode 148: Breaking Barriers: Literacy, Neurodiversity, and Educational Equity with Christina Rodriguez 51:49

7M ago51:49

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Send us a text Join Dr. Almitra Berry and Christina Rodriguez, founder of Tumbleweed Publishing, as they dive deep into transforming literacy education for neurodiverse and marginalized learners. Discover how culturally responsive, engaging decodable readers can empower children, challenge misconceptions, and create pathways to success for every st…

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251: Holding Students Accountable in the Age of AI 1:09:48

7M ago1:09:48

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Since ChatGPT's arrival in late 2022, the top concern I've heard from teachers is that students will stop doing their own writing and rely entirely on AI. While that worry is real, more teachers are recognizing that AI is here to stay and are looking for ways to work with it rather than against it. My guest today, Tony Frontier, offers one of the m…

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Episode 147: Celebrating Diversity: Amplifying AANHPI Voices in Education 25:25

7M ago25:25

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Send us a text Dr. Almitra Berry explores the critical importance of recognizing and integrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander heritage in K-12 education. She challenges stereotypes, advocates for authentic representation, and provides practical strategies for educators to create inclusive classrooms that honor the rich dive…

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EduTip 29: Build relationships with a spreadsheet. 4:50

7M ago4:50

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Lots of teachers give students some kind of questionnaire at the beginning of a school year to get to know them, but what do you do with that information after you get it? By putting responses into a spreadsheet, you'll have a relationship-building tool you can use all year. ------------------- Thanks to Studyo for sponsoring this tip. You can find…

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Episode 146: May Matters: Celebrating Diversity, Empowering Learners, and Advancing Educational Equity 16:43

8M ago16:43

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Send us a text Dr. Almitra Berry explores the rich cultural landscapes of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Haitian Heritage Month, and Mental Health Awareness Month. She provides educators with actionable strategies to amplify diverse voices, support neurodiverse learners, and create more inclusive classrooms. D…

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250: Nine Easy Ways to Add Retrieval to Your Lessons 1:02:59

8M ago1:02:59

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Retrieval practice is the act of trying to recall something you learned from memory by doing things like taking a test or using flashcards instead of just looking at, rereading, or reviewing the information. When we study with retrieval, we learn and remember things much better than we do by other review methods. So how do we add more to our classr…

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Episode 145: Raising Little Justice Leaders: Empowering Children Through Social Awareness 31:36

8M ago31:36

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Send us a text Dr. Almitra Berry sits down with Dr. Shelby Kretz, founder of Little Justice Leaders, to explore the transformative power of social justice education for elementary-aged children. With a Ph.D. in Education from UCLA and over a decade of experience, Dr. Kretz shares how her organization equips educators and parents with resources to t…

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Episode 144: The Pearl's Journey: Unveiling DC's Emancipation Day and the Struggle for Freedom 16:52

8M ago16:52

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Send us a text Dive into the powerful story of the Pearl, the largest recorded escape attempt by enslaved Black people in 1848, and explore the profound significance of Washington DC's Emancipation Day. This episode uncovers the systemic inequities of the 1862 Compensated Emancipation Act, traces the ongoing fight for racial justice, and challenges…

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249: A Close Look at Competency-Based Learning 1:19:15

8M ago1:19:15

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We talk a lot about differentiating instruction, measuring growth, and preparing students for the real world, but how do you actually do that in a system still driven by grades? Maybe you need a new model altogether. In this episode, we're exploring an approach to school called competency-based learning. I'm joined by three educators — Susie Bell, …

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Episode 143: Transforming Education: Equity, Empowerment, and the Culturally Competent Educator 19:10

8M ago19:10

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Send us a text Dr. Almitra Berry unveils her groundbreaking new book, "The Culturally Competent Educator," offering educators powerful strategies to create inclusive classrooms. Through personal stories and practical tools, she explores how to dismantle systemic inequities, celebrate diverse learners, and transform educational experiences for every…

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Episode 142: Celebrating MENA Voices: Transforming Classrooms Through Cultural Understanding 16:45

9M ago16:45

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Send us a text Join Dr. Almitra Berry in this powerful episode of the 3E Podcast as she explores Arab American and Middle Eastern North African (MENA) Heritage Month. Discover practical strategies for educators to create more inclusive classrooms, incorporate diverse literature, and support MENA students' learning experiences. From historical insig…

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248: Why grammar instruction stinks, and how we can change that 54:32

9M ago54:32

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Grammar has never been an especially popular area of study, and teaching it has frustrated many English teachers throughout time. It seems like no matter how hard we try, the concepts just don't stick as well as we'd like them to. In this episode, I'm talking to Matthew Johnson, author of the new book Good Grammar: Joyful and Affirming Language Les…

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Episode 141: Defending Disability Rights in Education: Protecting IDEA, Medicaid, and the Future of Special Education 17:15

9M ago17:15

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Send us a text In this powerful episode, Dr. Almitra Berry explores the critical challenges facing students with disabilities in the U.S. education system. She examines threats to IDEA and Medicaid funding, discusses potential impacts of Department of Education cuts, and provides actionable strategies for advocates to support students with special …

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EduTip 28: Add gestures to strengthen learning. 4:30

9M ago4:30

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Research shows that adding physical or hand gestures to a learning experience, especially ones that have some meaning to them, can significantly boost how well students understand and remember the content. ------------------- Thanks to Class Composer for sponsoring this tip. You can find written and video versions of these at cultofpedagogy.com/edu…

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Episode 140: Breaking Barriers: Inclusion, Equity & the Power of Intersectionality in Education 22:09

9M ago22:09

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Send us a text Welcome back, Equity Warriors! In this episode of the 3E Podcast, Dr. Almitra Berry explores the importance of March as National Disabilities Awareness Month, Women's History Month, and Ramadan—and how these observances intersect to shape our classrooms and communities. From the historic Capitol Crawl that fueled the disability right…

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247: Five Listening Skills That Will Improve All of Your Relationships 27:08

9M ago27:08

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This episode is for everyone and anyone. In it, I'll share five techniques that will encourage any person you're talking to to go a little more in-depth, share a little bit more, and most importantly, feel seen, heard, and understood. Thanks to Boclips Classroom and EVERFI for sponsoring this episode. For a written version of this episode, visit cu…

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Episode 139: Intersectionality & Book Bans: Why Politicos Demonize Race, LGBTQ+ Identity, & the Cultures of Marginalized Peoples 44:43

9M ago44:43

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Send us a text Join Dr. Almitra Berry and educational technology entrepreneur Heather Wiederstein for a timely revisit of their powerful 2023 conversation, newly urgent in today’s climate. This episode unpacks the intersectionality of Black/Brown and queer identities within DEI frameworks, exploring how systemic marginalization manifests in educati…

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EduTip 27: Get Better Participation with Icons 3:36

9M ago3:36

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If you're doing an activity that requires students or participants to volunteer to participate, this is a fun way to choose them. ------------------- Thanks to Class Composer for sponsoring this tip. You can find written and video versions of these at cultofpedagogy.com/edutips.By Jennifer Gonzalez

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246: How to Keep Teaching Well When DEI is Under Attack 27:31

9M ago27:31

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Recent executive orders have launched an attack on teaching for diversity, equity, and inclusion. How do you teach at this precarious time in history when so much work has been done to weave these values into so many of our materials and practices? The more I think about it, the more I think you may not have to change as much as it might seem. When…

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Episode 138: Empowering Educators: Insights from Dr. Dana Goodier's Journey of Resilience 43:18

9M ago43:18

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Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Almitra Berry welcomes Dr. Dana Goodier, an educational powerhouse with 23 years of experience. Dr. Dana Goodier has taught World Languages and English and worked as a middle school administrator. She completed her doctorate degree (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership early 2020, researching reasons parents were opt…

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245: A System for Meeting Absent Students' Needs 35:04

9M ago35:04

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You can create the most spectacular lesson plans, but if all of your students aren't in the room when those plans are executed, catching them up can be kind of a nightmare. And despite the fact that this has been a problem for generations, few teachers have ever figured out a foolproof plan for solving it. My guest today has an approach that can he…

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Episode 137: Examining Our Own Systems Through the Lens of Equity 20:01

10M ago20:01

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Send us a text Welcome to a special re-airing of the inaugural episode of the Educational Equity Emancipation Podcast, originally broadcast on October 20, 2022. This episode serves as the perfect introduction to Dr. Almitra Berry and the mission behind this transformative podcast, which has been running for over two years now. This week, Dr. Berry …

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EduTip 26: Give lots of quizzes. 5:06

10M ago5:06

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One of the best-kept secrets in teaching is that frequent quizzing leads to better learning. If you can incorporate more ungraded or low-stakes quizzes into your instruction, there's a good chance your students will start remembering more of what they're learning. Learn about the research behind this phenomenon in this EduTip. ------------------- T…

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Episode 136: Addressing Racism in Schools: A Guide for Educators During Black Futures Month 20:51

10M ago20:51

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Send us a text This episode of the 3E Podcast addresses the urgent issue of racism and anti-DEI efforts in schools. Dr. Almitra Berry discusses the disturbing story of a 10-year-old Black girl with autism who was handcuffed by police, highlighting systemic inequities. The episode delves into data on disciplinary disparities, achievement gaps, and f…

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244: Three Ways You May Be Cognitively Overloading Your Students 40:18

10M ago40:18

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When we make certain choices, often without even realizing it, we can turn a teaching moment from one that should be clear into one that's confusing. Luckily, these choices are pretty easy to spot and fix once we know what to look for, and cognitive science can help us understand what's going on. In this episode I'm going to talk about three of the…

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Episode 135: Celebrating Black History and Futures Through Storytelling 32:57

10M ago32:57

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Send us a text In this episode, host Dr. Almitra Berry welcomes author Tonya Duncan Ellis, the brilliant creator of the bestselling Sophie Washington book series and the picture book "They Built Me for Freedom." Tonya shares how her personal experiences and the rich history of Black culture inspired her work, which celebrates identity and engages y…

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EduTip 25: Use neutral language to keep things cool. 4:28

10M ago4:28

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In a classroom that is emotionally "cool," no one is preoccupied with any kind of anger, hurt feelings, anxiety, or fear, and this frees them up to concentrate on academics. One way to make that happen is by using neutral language: By choosing words that are less judgy and more neutral, we keep things professional, calm, and cool. -----------------…

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Episode 134: Envisioning Black Futures in Education 16:05

10M ago16:05

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Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Almitra Berry discusses the importance of shifting the focus from Black History Month to Black Futures Month. She highlights inspiring Black achievers in STEM, the arts, and education who are shaping the future, and provides actionable strategies for educators to incorporate Afrofuturism, future-focused projects,…

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243: Small Changes to Make Your Classroom More Neurodiversity-Affirming 1:09:56

10M ago1:09:56

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As our understanding of the human mind gets more sophisticated and nuanced, we're learning how to identify neurodivergence, how to appreciate it, and how to help those who fit under that umbrella navigate the world better. In this episode I'm joined by Emily Kircher-Morris and Amanda Morin, authors of the new book Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools. …

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