In this heartfelt episode, Nicole Tucker-Smith welcomes Dr. David Rose, founder of Universal Design for Learning and CAST. Dr. Rose reflects on his journey as a lifelong educator, the transformative power of inclusion, and pivotal moments that shaped his path—from nearly dropping out of Harvard to finding life-changing mentorship. With vulnerability and wisdom, he shares how recognizing human potential—especially in those who feel like they don’t belong—can change everything.

Interested in learning more about how UDL supports every learner, consider the Engaging Every Learner Institute where Dr. Rose will be guest speaking along with Nicole Tucker-Smith and Dr. Sylvia Rodriguez Douglass.

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In this episode of Did We Learn Anything?, Dr. Yamicia Connor, an OBGYN and founder of Race to Better Health and Diosa Ara, discusses her path to medicine and focus on improving care for women of color. She highlights the need to address empathy deficits in healthcare and explains how her organizations work to translate health equity ideas into action and combat medical racism in obstetrical care.

Important links:
Diosa Ara Newsletter sign up
Book Preorder
Our Upcoming webinar registration

Relevant links:
https://www.yamiciaconnor.com/
https://www.racetobetterhealth.com/
https://www.diosara.com/

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In this episode we’re speaking with three representatives from the awesome group Diversify Our Narrative (DON), Anusha Nadkarni, Ike Opayemi, and Rose Clubok.

DON is an organization of over 6,000 students who are fighting for racial justice throughout our educational systems.

Diversify Our Narrative links:
https://diversifyournarrative.carrd.co/

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What is GenAI? (Generative Artificial Intelligence) How does this technology impact the way we work? Our lives, our children's lives? In this episode, we discuss GenAI with a special guest, Gretchen LeGrand, CEO at Code in Schools.

Books:

Weapons of Math Destruction by Cathy O’Neil

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weapons_of_Math_Destruction#:~:text=They%20are%20also%20scalable%2C%20thereby,against%20certain%20groups%20of%20people.

Algorithms of Oppression

https://nyupress.org/9781479837243/algorithms-of-oppression/

Race After Technology

https://www.ruhabenjamin.com/race-after-technology

Film:

Coded Bias a film by Shalini Kantayya 

https://www.codedbias.com/

Sites:

Algorithmic Justice League

https://www.ajl.org/

DAIR (AI Research Institute)

https://www.dair-institute.org/

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In this episode, we discuss concepts of belonging. What does it mean to belong? Who is accountable for creating belonging? Why does belonging matter?

We explore this topic with Stuart Warshawer, an educator, athlete, and leader who is currently the CEO of Artist's Year. 

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Minisode - Podcasting from the road! I'm joined by three of my dearest girlfriends on our annual road trip. During our return home, we continue the conversation of self-care and community care, and explore what having an annual girls’ trip means to us. My very special guests are Hali Yoshimura, Stacey Simmons Joyner, and Jasmine Hall Ratliff. 

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What do we do when self-care isn’t enough? In this episode, we explore the inner workings of self-care through a conversation with a long-time friend and dance partner Elizabeth Hafey. Elizabeth is a multi-talented and multi-passionate professional. She is a dancer, certified Yoga instructor, lawyer, and wellness coach residing in Baltimore City.

Elizabeth Hafey
www.elizabethhafey.com
IG @elizabethhafey
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Burnout: the secret to unlocking the stress cycle
https://www.emilynagoski.com/home/
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Event Articles
Why BMI is a flawed health standard, especially for people of color
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/healthy-bmi-obesity-race-/2021/05/04/655390f0-ad0d-11eb-acd3-24b44a57093a_story.html

Focus on the right to disconnect and the Ontario Working for Workers Act
https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/focus-on-the-right-to-disconnect-and-3963964/

MD Health System Launches AI-Driven Collab to Tackle Clinician Burnout
https://healthitanalytics.com/news/md-health-system-launches-ai-driven-collab-to-tackle-clinician-burnout

Period poverty: Scotland first in world to make period products free
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-51629880

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How do we accept the unacceptable? An Interview with a very special guest, Dr. Alton Tucker.

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It’s pretty obvious that our country is experiencing some political divisions, to put it mildly. We’re divided in the news we watch, the science we believe in, and even what we consider to be civil and human rights.

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I’m afraid to try something new, because what if I make a mistake?

One of my missions in life is to make adult learning experiences like trainings, workshops, and professional development not suck! I figure, how are we going to make the world a better place if we keep repeating the same problems, and keep doing the same things over and over again?

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