We're excited to share ideas that strengthen the everyday lives of Black and Brown students within our schools and communities. Each episode is aimed at empowering our knowledge for collective liberation.
Our podcast is currently available on iTunes and Spotify and is coming soon to TuneIn.
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Transcripts of each episode are available below in the episode-specific resources.
Click here for a crowdsourced transcript of this podcast episode. Thanks to our volunteers for their hard work!
Click here for a crowdsourced transcript of this podcast episode. Thanks to our volunteers for their hard work!
Teaching to Thrive
Listener's Guide
Episode 3
Woke Kindergarten
Reflection Questions
How do I normalize vulnerability in my classroom?
How do I equip students to resist lies?
How do I teach joy and resistance?
Questions developed by Jen Ciok
Click here for a crowdsourced transcript of this podcast episode. Thanks to our volunteers for their hard work!
Teaching to Thrive
Listener's Guide
Episode 2
Reflection Questions
How do I build trust with students and their families? What do I need to reconcile or heal about my own beliefs?
How do I use my knowledge of my students to build community and create a culture of joy?
What mistakes have I made in-person or in virtual learning? What apologies are in order? How can I use what I learned to build a more joyful and sustainable culture?
Click here for a crowdsourced transcript of this podcast episode. Thanks to our volunteers for their hard work!
Teaching to Thrive
Listener's Guide
Episode 1
Reflection Questions
In what ways does my philosophy of education specifically consider students' identities?
How does what I believe about the purpose of education show up in my practices?
What practices liberate? What practices oppress?
What do I need to reconcile or heal about my own beliefs?
What is my first step in building or strengthening a culture of SEL that is authentic, loving, and culturally-responsive?
Click here for a crowdsourced transcript of this podcast episode. Thanks to our volunteers for their hard work!
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