EntanglED

EntanglED

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EntanglED episodes

  • Trauma Informed Practices ft. Myrialis King

    In our season finale, we cap things off with Myrialis King, the Chief Executive Officer at Community Academies of New Orleans. Throughout our conversation, we discuss trauma-informed practices, how they are being applied at Community Academies, and how they can be applied by all educators.

    Mental Health Awareness Month

    Suicide is an Urgent Public Health Problem in America

    Southern University Cheerleader Dies by Suicide

    On the Phone, Alone (NYT Article)

    Suicide Prevention Hotline

    Teacher's Lounge Resources

    Youth In Mind Questionnaire

    What is MTSS?

    International Institute for Restorative Practices

    1 hr 5 min
  • It's Time for a Change

    This week, we are reflecting on Dr. Shawn Ginwright's new book The Four Pivots and connecting it to our experiences as educators.

    Current Events

    KIPP opts out of Capitol High, latest idea is new medically focused school

    New Orleans voters have option to create 1,000 early childhood slots with April 30 millage

    Baton Rouge International School to close afer 22 years, leaving some parents scrambling

    Ben Franklin senior, aspiring transplant surgeon, takes Louisiana Student of the Year honors

    New Orleans charter school offers students tech certifications, chance at high- paying jobs

    Resources

    Shawn Ginwright Bio

    The Four Pivots

    48 min
  • We're All In This Together, Right?

    On this week's episode, we are discussing work environments! While this is not a new subject, it's important to be mindful of the ways that we are interacting and adding to the environment that we are a part of. We talk about our personal experiences and dive into a little research.

    Current Events

    More Baton Rouge kids aren't showing up for school, raising alarm: 'How can it be that bad?'

    Advocates praise proposed bills allowing Louisiana families to pick schools, receive aid

    Teacher's Lounge Resources

    Suicide Prevention Hotline

    Psychology Today Find a Therapist 

    School environments can be toxic. Why and how they must change.

    2022's Most & Least Stressed States

    Challenging working environments (‘school climates’), especially in high-poverty schools, play a role in the teacher shortage

    50 min
  • It's Only Been Two Years?! ft. Jarvis Dillard

    This week, we talk with Jarvis Dillard, a 2020 GNO corps member, about his teaching experience over the past two years.

    Current Events

    LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION DISTRIBUTES $17 MILLION TO CHILD CARE PROVIDERS

    Louisiana version of 'Don't Say Gay' bill would ban talk of LGBTQ issues in classroom
    Department Funds $40 Million in Reimagine Schools Grant Program
    International Transgender Day of Visibility 

    57 min
  • The Problem with Pre-K

    This week, we are in the world of Pre-K and how it may not be having the intended consequences we expect.

    Current Events:

    • The Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) unanimously approved the Louisiana Department of Education’s (LDOE) new K-12 Student Standards for Social Studies
    • Registration for the Teacher Leader Summit is open until April 15th
    • New legislative bills filed for next session to revamp Louisiana public schools by allowing students to leave classrooms and take the state portion of annual aid with them. 

      • Teachers Lounge Resources:

      • A Harsh Critique Of Federally Funded Pre-K 
      • A top researcher says it's time to rethink our entire approach to preschool
      • Child Development Theorists:
        • Piaget
        Vygotsky
        Erickson
      • Instagram Mentioned: Lyric_Laughter_Learning
        • 1 hr 1 min
      • We Need to Talk ft. Blair Causey

        This week, we chat with GNO Coach Blair Causey about how to prepare and have tough conversations. 

        Current Events

        Middle and High School Literacy PD Series

        LDOE + The Writing Revolution

        LDOE and Ochsner Health Virtual Therapy Program


        54 min
      • Working Through Resistance

        In this episode, we cover the different strategies educators can use to navigate the moments when we are met with resistance. Whether you are a teacher, coach, or a school leader, you will find that these strategies can be used for your line of work. You may even find that these strategies can be used for life outside of work! Feel free to reference this slide deck for more info!

        Current Events

        LDOE - SOCIAL STUDIES STANDARDS PUBLIC COMMENT PORTAL REOPENS

        LDOE - LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION LAUNCHES HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION
        The US desperately needs skilled workers. But the community colleges that train them are woefully underfunded

        49 min
      • Supporting Black Students

        Happy Black History Month! This week, we discuss the education disparities of Black students and some promising practices to better support them.

        Current Events

        New Mexico is calling on the National Guard to fill in as substitute teachers

        New Mexico Governor signs on to be a substitute teacher
        Gov. Edwards Announces Budget Proposal with Significant, New Recurring Investment in All Levels of Education and a Focus on Improving Louisiana’s Critical Infrastructure Across Our State
        ‘It’s not even gas money:’ Teachers react to Gov. Edwards’ pay raise proposal
        Educator Resiliency Series Sign Up

        Teacher's Lounge Resources

        UNCF K-12 Disparities Facts and Statistics 

        5 Ways to Show You Care for Your Black Students

        Strategies to Support Black Students, Teachers, and Communities in Schools

        5 Strategies to Help Black Students Feel at Home in School

        On These Grounds: a shocking film about police brutality within US schools

        Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls

        46 min
      • Reflecting with Our Executive Directors ft. Laura Vinsant and Ge'ron Tatum

        On this week's semester finale, we talk with the Executive Directors of our Louisiana Regions, Laura Vinsant (SLA) and Ge'ron Tatum (GNO). They share about their leadership experiences and the purposes and goals of their work. Quick Correction: Laura actually meant the Southern Regional Educational Board. 

        Current Events

        4 dead, 7 injured in Oxford High School shooting; suspect is 15-year-old student

        In Michigan School Shooting, First Lawsuits Are Filed
        CITY'S YOUTH MASTER PLAN RECEIVES UNANIMOUS SUPPORT FROM ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
        Plan to ‘right-size’ school district could include charter consolidations, closures
        Magnolia Yoga Studio - Protecting Students' Mental Health

        51 min

      About EntanglED

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      A podcast brought to you by Teach For America Greater New Orleans/South Louisiana for folx who like to have real conversations about what’s happening in education.