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Dive deep into topics relevant to education with your co-hosts Susan Andrien & Dr. Megan Sweet, two lifelong educators who bring their skills, curiosity and unique perspectives to the topics most ... more
FAQs about The Awakening Educator:How many episodes does The Awakening Educator have?The podcast currently has 60 episodes available.
December 22, 2020What is a School Boards' Role in Determining Plans for Distance Learning?We speak with Troy Flint, communications director for the California School Board Association, who will discuss how school boards are getting involved, and the kinds of decisions districts are needing to make in the face of Covid-19.This show is brought to you by Your 3 Eyes:https://www.your3eyes.com/join-the-movement.html...more37minPlay
December 08, 2020How Are Teachers Navigating Distance Learning?We speak with four educators from across the United States who tell us what their experience with distance learning has been like, and how they are making it through this challenging time.This show is brought to you by Your 3 Eyes:https://www.your3eyes.com/join-the-movement.html...more1h 12minPlay
October 18, 2020Equity Series, Part 4: How Do We Systematize Equity?We speak with Lisa Jimenez, an experienced school and district leader and parent organizer about how to effectively implement equity initiatives in schools, districts, and organizations. Lisa will share many of the problems of practice she has seen as people have attempted to address equity in schools, as well as some strategies for systematically changing organizations to be grounded in equity.This show is brought to you by Your 3 Eyes:https://www.your3eyes.com/join-the-movement.html...more58minPlay
September 23, 2020Equity Series, Part 3: What is the Black School Leader's Experience?We speak with Dr. Rachelle Rogers-Ard about her upcoming book, Black Educational Leadership: From Silencing to Authenticity, which explores Black educational leadership and thedevelopment of anti-racist, purpose-driven leadershipidentities. Rachelle will also share perspectives from her career as a teacher and leader in our public schools.This show is brought to you by Your 3 Eyes:https://www.your3eyes.com/join-the-movement.html...more1h 2minPlay
September 19, 2020Equity Episode 2: How Do We Support LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Schools?We speak with Leroy Gaines, a successful long-time principal, and current Executive Director for New Leaders for New Schools, about his perspective on how to promote more equity in our education system, and what role leaders can play.This episode is brought to you by Your 3 Eyes:https://www.your3eyes.com/join-the-movement.html...more1h 2minPlay
September 19, 2020Equity Ep 1: What Happens When a Student Becomes a Teacher?We speak with Crystal Gix, one of Megan’s former students, to understand how she experienced bias and equity as a student growing up in the 2000’s. Crystal also spent time as a classroom teacher. Crystal is an actor, model, and outspoken advocate for equity.This show is brought to you by Your 3 Eyes:https://www.your3eyes.com/join-the-movement.html...more1hPlay
September 05, 2020How Do Freedom Schools Improve Student Outcomes?We meet with Macheo Payne, who tells us about Freedom Schools, a summer reading recovery program that gets remarkable results for students of color.This show is brought to you by Your 3 Eyes:https://www.your3eyes.com/join-the-movement.html...more1h 1minPlay
September 05, 2020How Are School Leaders Navigating the First Weeks of COVID?We speak with Ashley Martin, an elementary school principal in New York. She shares with us the immediate challenges and needs she is experiencing as her school moves into shelter-in-place. This is a rare opportunity to watch a leader process the pandemic in action!This show is brought to you by Your 3 Eyes:https://www.your3eyes.com/join-the-movement.html...more46minPlay
September 05, 2020Welcome to Season Two of the Awakening Educator!Megan and Susan recap the highlights from Season 1 and preview what is ahead in Season 2.This show is brought to you by Your 3 Eyes:https://www.your3eyes.com/join-the-movement.html...more42minPlay
September 05, 2020Why Should We Study History? A Conversation with Professor Larry Cuban.We talk with Dr. Larry Cuban about why it is important to teach students history, especially during times like now.This show is brought to you by Your 3 Eyes:https://www.your3eyes.com/join-the-movement.html...more1h 1minPlay
FAQs about The Awakening Educator:How many episodes does The Awakening Educator have?The podcast currently has 60 episodes available.