Step back in time with the Houston Federation of Teachers as we sit down with founding member Richard Shaw for a powerful conversation about the past, present, and future of public education in Houston. Drawing on more than fifty years of experience, Shaw reflects on what Houston ISD looked like decades ago, the challenges and realities of desegregation, and the role educators and unions played during a period of profound change. His firsthand stories offer rare insight into the struggles, progress, and lessons that continue to shape our schools today. This episode is both a history lesson and a reminder of why educator voices—and solidarity—still matter.

Music Credit: Karega Ani