Hosted by: I. D. III for Isaiah Drone III 

Panelist: Nina Taylor, Jhenielle Gibbs & Dr. Marisela Jimenez 

Minority and Women-Owned Businesses Part Two 

According to the 2017 State of Women-Owned Businesses Report, there are an estimated 11.6 million women-owned businesses in the U.S., accounting for 39 percent of all U.S. firms. The Minority Business Development Agency reported eight million minority-owned businesses in the U.S. as of 2016. As these for-purpose organizations grow and influence, accelerator and start-up programs that provide support for the unique challenges faced by women and minority entrepreneurs are also thriving. Minority-owned women business owners can benefit from grants specifically tailored toward minority women entrepreneurs if you know how to access these grants in 2021 and 2022.

Hosted by: I. D. III for Isaiah Drone III

Panelist: Christopher J. Barksdale, Ed.D.

Global Preparatory Academy at Paul Quinn College Dallas Independent School District

Dr. Christopher J. Barksdale is the Founding Principal at Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III Global Preparatory Academy at Paul Quinn College Dallas Independent School District. A new partnership between the Dallas Independent School District and Paul Quinn College located in Southern Dallas. In addition, Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III Global Preparatory Academy at Paul Quinn College is an International Baccalaureate and is the only Historically Black College and University in Dallas. Paul Quinn College is a private historically black Methodist college in Dallas, Texas. The college is affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal Church. It is the oldest historically black college west of the Mississippi River and its first urban work college.

Impact of Educational Leadership Episode 87 

Hosted by: I. D. III for Isaiah Drone III Panelist: Jhenielle Gibbs 

Minority and Women-Owned Businesses 

"It is an exciting time to be a minority entrepreneur. With dramatic ideas, tech experience, and an entrepreneurial mindset, an entire generation of young people are building entities focused on making a difference by making more profit utilizing the many grants available for women and minority-owned businesses. As these for-purpose organizations grow and influence, accelerator and start-up programs that provide support for the unique challenges faced by women and minority entrepreneurs are also thriving. Black-owned women business owners can benefit from grants specifically tailored toward Black entrepreneurs if you know how to access these grants in 2021 and 2022. The available grants for Black women starting their businesses are far and few between, but we are trying to change all of that!"

Impact of Educational Leadership Episode 86

Hosted by: I. D. III for Isaiah Drone III

Panelist: Ms. Delna Bryan & Ms. Guadalupe Ramírez

“Enough, We are Tired” Part Three

How are we getting the students back on track after the pandemic, while keeping them focused on quality education? We do not need to attend any more funerals of a young person because of violence! An excellent task awaits our educators in keeping students off the streets, and in their perspective classrooms. As school reopens, therapy is a great place to begin working through trauma for our children and staff members. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques are effective in treating children and adolescents who have persistent trauma reactions. CBT has been demonstrated to reduce severe trauma reactions, such as PTSD, other anxiety and depressive symptoms, and behavioral problems. 

Impact of Educational Leadership Episode 83

Hosted by: I. D. III for Isaiah Drone III

Panelist: Buddy Thornton and Dr. Bethany Hernandez Parks

What Do Parents Need to Know about School Re-entry

In 2020, the world was devastated, in urban and rural communities alike, with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Many concerns and worries arise because of our new normal, with family and friends getting ill with COVID-19. Parents, family members, school staff, and other trusted adults stepped up to the plate in reconstructing our communication and teaching infrastructure. In a way to play an essential role in helping children make sense of what they were hearing and to make their homes, communities, and cities informed and as safe as possible. Now a new conversation has manifested, and that is what parents need to know about School Re-entry in a way that is honest, accurate, and minimizes anxiety or fear.

Impact of Educational Leadership Episode 82 

Hosted by: I. D. III for Isaiah Drone III 

Panelist: Buddy Thornton, Dr. Isaac Carrier & Dr. Lora Kennedy 

Mindfulness and Community Building Educators all over the southern United States are responding courageously to the needs of students and their neighbors during these tough and challenging times. 

Hosted by: I. D. III for Isaiah Drone III 

Panelist: Delna Bryan & Sis. Patricia H. Thompson 

“Enough, We are Tired” Part Two American culture continues to deteriorate while leaving children gasping for hope and stability. A positive community is imperative to the success of American culture. It is the mission of adults to actively cultivate respectful, supportive relationships with and among children, parents, and community leaders within our communities. Community leaders must also continually model and reinforce that these high expectations are achievable.

Impact of Educational Leadership Episode 80 Hosted by: I. D. III for Isaiah Drone III Panelist: Buddy Thornton & Dr. Bethany Hernandez-Parks Intelligence and Psychological Well-Being in Adolescents Education is healthy for the soul. However, helping students find support systems are vital for their souls. So we are dealt with the undertaking of teaching the whole child. Adolescence is seen as an ideal time in life to encourage the development of emotional capacities that contribute to individuals' greater happiness.