Square Pizza

By SchermCo

The Square Pizza podcast focuses on the intersection of education, innovation, and diversity. We host and interview leaders doing incredible work around the country to ensure all students have access ... more

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The podcast currently has 133 episodes available.

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September 18, 2020 #43 - COVID - Week 25 Reflections. Return to in-person school + Equity
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Thanks for checking out another episode of the #squarepizzapod.

Discussing the plans for a return to in-person learning for schools across the country and best practices for equity within organizations.

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September 15, 2020 #42 - Shani Dowell, Possip
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Welcome back to the Square Pizza pod! Today's interview is with Shani Dowell, the founder of Possip, a platform that helps make school decision-makers jobs easier by gathering feedback from families, parents, and teachers.
In this episode we cover:
- the founding process and inspiration behind Possip
- the power of Possip's platform
- Shani's connection to both Beyonce & Jay-Z
About Shani:
Possip's Founder & CEO, Shani Dowell is a former public school teacher. As a parent and educator at heart, Shani loves supporting the work of schools. Shani attended public schools in Houston, Texas, and went to Howard University in Washington, DC. She started her career at Bain & Co. and helped launch Posse Foundation's Boston office. She has an M.B.A. from Stanford University and Shani has worked for Houston ISD, KIPP, Teach For America, Bridgespan Group, and Relay GSE. Shani's goal is to support schools through the ideas of parents, teachers, and students.
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September 11, 2020 #41. COVID - Week 24 Reflections. Black Boys Film, State Rankings of Charter Laws, and 9/11.
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Black Boys Film: https://www.blackboysfilm.com/

National Charter School Law Rankings: https://edreform.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/cer-charter-laws-scorecard-2020.pdf
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August 21, 2020 #40. COVID - Week 23 Reflections. An Eventful First Week in NC.
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Sharing thoughts about the first week of school in North Carolina and the importance of discussing race and equity for the future public education.
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August 14, 2020 #39. COVID - Week 22 Reflections. Let the Teachers be Creative.
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This week's update focuses on the rising number of positive COVID cases as schools reopen & trusting teachers to do their job.
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August 07, 2020 #38. COVID - Week 21 Reflections. Family Surveys, Digital Audits, & Shouting out Colin Seale.
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Talking this week about leveraging family surveys to understand the needs and hopes for the families you serve.
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Also shouting out Colin Seale and his new book: Thinking Like A Lawyer. You can learn more about Colin and his company, thinkLaw: https://www.thinklaw.us/.
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Have a great weekend.
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July 31, 2020 #37. COVID - Week 20 Reflections. Remote Learning & Ricky Singh on the #squarepizzapod
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This week's updates focus on remote learning and ensuring families have access to computers and reliable internet. Also, sharing more about our new podcast episode with Ricky Singh.
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July 24, 2020 #35 - COVID Week 19 Reflections. Remote Learning Audit & Lesson Planning.
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This week's update covers:

- Making sure all your students and families have the required resources for remote learning.
- Practicing converting lesson plans to online learning platforms.
- Our District/Charter Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXb_IdRUMzE&t=2s

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July 23, 2020 #36 - Ricky Singh, Head of High School - Charlotte Lab School
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Today's guest is Mr. Ricky Singh, who is doing great things in Charlotte.
This was actually one of the very first podcasts we recorded, which is evident at points, so please give us some grace (or at least a laugh) while we navigate through!
We talk to Ricky about how hip hop has influenced his life and how he used hip hop as a tool in after school programs, and of course, about his main gig now, as a founding member of the leadership team of Charlotte Lab. He's currently in the process of launching Charlotte Lab High School.
Since we spoke with Ricky, he's done some amazing community organizing and engagement work through public murals in Charlotte in tandem with the Black Lives Matter movement and large-scale mural in Uptown Charlotte, as well as on the westside along Beatties Ford Road in reaction to a shooting.
Since our chat, Charlotte Lab High School also found a permanent home in South End. Congrats!
Find Ricky on Instagram @MrRickySingh for updates on his community work, and @CharlotteLabSchool for school updates.

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July 17, 2020 #34 COVID Week 18 Reflections. School Re-entry & New Video Release.
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Talking school re-entry options and a new video from our initiative focused on district/charter collaboration and family empowerment.
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New video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXb_IdRUMzE
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FAQs about Square Pizza:

How many episodes does Square Pizza have?

The podcast currently has 133 episodes available.