The Summer School Podcast had the amazing opportunity to spend time with Dr. Kelly Trepagnier Jackson as we unpacked her experience in global studies and the significant impact of recent murders in our nation. Here’s your schedule for this episode of Summer School:• Why, after months of being in the struggle, I decided to resign• Schools and institutions’ responsibility for creating the space for “difficult conversations”• What schools can do to help students take a stand against racism and inequity in our society

We’re deeply grateful to this week’s guest, Chad Williams-Bey. Although this week’s topic can be exhausting, it is necessary. We grappled with the duty of educators to change the climate of police brutality in our communities. Here’s your schedule for this episode of Summer School:• My husband’s phone call with a white facebook troll• Chad’s horrific experience with police brutality• Understanding the root cause of what’s happening in our nation and what we can do to address it as educatorsLet’s learn, grow, and change together. Share this episode with your fellow educators and all those in between.

We had SO much fun with this episode!!! We get to chop it up with educator couple duo Kami and Byron Lockhart! We’re exploring black men v black women educators. Who does it better?! Here’s your schedule for this episode of Summer School:Black men. Why are some of yall still in the classroom? Asking for a friend Black men v black women: Who has the advantages? Who gets a pass? Who does it better?White fragility: How to address your co-teacher who allows black students to use the “N” word. And why are white women ALWAYS crying in class? The joys of being married to a fellow educator

This is our most vulnerable episode yet! We get deep with Dr. Dominique Lightsey-Joseph as we uncover the tug-a-war of being a mom and an educator. Here’s your schedule for this episode of Summer School:• How my mama was a ride or die but lost her mind every now and then• How microaggressions and ignorance lives in some of our most prestigious institutions• How being everything to everybody, including a mom and educator, can literally take you to your breaking point

You are not going to want to miss this episode with @EddieBcomedy! He’s sold-out shows all over the world, provided us comedic relief with his realistic and hilarious portrayal of teacher life and he’s giving us never before shared info on the life if Eddie B. Here’s your schedule for this episode of Summer School:• How Eddie B. went from working for a car wash to becoming an educator for 10+ years• One little boy who had to get checked real quick• Eddie B.’s dating life with teachers and staff!• A special shout out to all educators for Teacher Appreciation Week!

In this episode, we get amazing insight from school leader, Kim Clincy, on the impact of Covid-19 in urban schools. Here’s your schedule for this episode of Summer School:• The best homeschooling social media post• How Kim’s nieces got really innovative with masks• The short and long term impact of Covid-19 in urban schools• Complaints vs. Considerations from educators during distance learning

In this episode, we get to chop it up with Speech-Language Pathologist Edika Onubah. Here’s your schedule for this episode of Summer School:• How one of her students played everybody in the entire school• How some schools are more prepared than others in the time of crisis• Why we haven’t experienced mass shootings in urban schools• What to do if you straight up don’t like your co-teacher@thesummerschopodcast - IGwww.thesummerschoolpodcast.com

Here’s your schedule for this episode of Summer School:• How I kinda, sorta messed up on national tv• Analyzing how we need to check our beliefs vs. our actions• How to finesse your district into culturally relevant curriculum@thesummerschopodcast - IGwww.thesummerschoolpodcast.com

Here’s your schedule for this episode of Summer School:• How I failed at utilizing the assets of black boys• Josh Nelson speaks to the 1 thing that could shift the narrative for black boys in school• For all you wondering if you should date your co-teacher... take a listen to the advice we share.info@thesummerschoolpodcast - IGwww.thesummerschoolpodcast.com

Summer School is now in session!Get ready for a roller coaster through urban education.Listen here for a sneak peek...@thesummerschoolpodcast - IGwww.thesummerschoolpodcast.com