As we wrap up #BannedBooksWeek, check out this conversation with Nijma Esad, Manager of School Library Programs for District of Columbia Public Schools. In this podcast, originally recorded in spring of this year, we touch on awareness of, access to, and advocacy for culturally diverse texts

Social and emotional learning is considered a relevant part of a student’s school day. However, the request for and incorporation of social and emotional learning lessons in the school day have increased significantly since the pandemic and there is the question as to whether or not these lessons belong in the schools. To answer this question and we welcome our special guest for this episode, Corina Herrera, Executive Director of Student Support and former school psychologist.

Tune in to hear from Global Prize winning teacher Keishia Thorpe on the education topic ripped from the headlines: teacher retention.