As an advocate for social emotional learning, Dr. Velvet Smith talks about associated programs including the BOSS Program. She also talks to us about trauma informed practices.

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Navigating the new landscape with new equity policies. Malia Lewis fills us in on the progress in her district. She also discusses their pandemic response and achievement gaps.

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Dr. Walker is involved in a number of different programs, all in the name of bettering her community. Listen in and learn about ACE’s. She talks about what prompted the program, and what the response was.

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Emmanuel Capers is working overtime to support his district. He walks us through Paterson After Three, developing school program educational choices and how they are handling the pandemic.

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Big moves are being made in the Jefferson Parish Public School District. Ricky Johnson Sr. tells us about some community outreach, how he became involved, and what equity looks like in the district.

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Diijon saw how his mother struggled as a single parent with several siblings in school. This drove him to try and make a difference in the school system. Diijon talks about the program My Brother’s Keeper, Equity during Covid, and the massive Parental Involvement Crisis.

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Being a board member can be a thankless job, however Simeon Dickerson tells us about how rewarding it is to serve. He also talks about rebuilding after hurricanes, making big decisions, and tips for new board members.

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What is Equity to you? Well, Ms. Ruth Veales tells us what it means to her, and how using data can make our kids' lives more equitable. She also discusses the responsibility of a school board.

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Students are a wealth of information. Because of that, Rev. Althea Greene likes to keep an open forum between her and the students. Althea also talks about the mask mandate, and the future of her district.

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There are many detours to equity, Dr. N.J. Akbar gives us insight into what to look for. Also in the discussion are guidelines to equity and board leadership.

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