The Black Scholars Podcast

In this episode of The Black Scholars Podcast, Leonard delves into Crag A. Mertler's book, The Data-Driven Classroom, which is a short, quick read.

Learn how to be a data-driven instructional leader in your classroom or school by tuning into the episode. 

Support the show and engage with the community. Follow The Black Scholars Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, subscribe for access to exclusive content, leave reviews, and share this episode with your colleagues. Additionally, shop at www.blackscholarsclothing.com, using promo code SCHOLARS. Don't forget to send educational news tips and stories to [email protected].

Finally, please read Becoming an Effective Black Educator: A Manifesto, available on Amazon, offering 10 principles needed to succeed as a Black educator.

In summary, this episode provides a few key takeaways on being data-driven in the classroom based on Craig A. Mertler's text. With additional anecdotes and research-based practices, Leonard makes the content more relatable to listeners. Enjoy!

In this episode of The Black Scholars Podcast, Leonard delves into interview preparation and execution with an emphasis on three primary questions most school leaders ask teachers:

1. Who are you?

Additionally, Leonard gives a few final interviewing tips to make sure you stand out as a prime candidate and find the right home for your talents.

Support the show and engage with the community. Follow The Black Scholars Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, subscribe for access to exclusive content, leave reviews, and share this episode with your colleagues. Additionally, shop at www.blackscholarsclothing.com, using promo code SCHOLARS. Don't forget to send educational news tips and stories to [email protected].

Finally, please read Becoming an Effective Black Educator: A Manifesto, available on Amazon, offering 10 principles needed to succeed as a Black educator.

In summary, this episode on interviewing provides clear tips on separating yourself from other educators interviewing for the same position. Interviewing should feel like a professional conversation amongst prospective colleagues. Typically, offers are awarded to the educator with the best narrative and skillset fit for the school's culture and community. 

In this episode of The Black Scholars Podcast, Leonard delves into a pressing issue facing Durham Public Schools in Durham, North Carolina—a district-wide protest leading to school closures due to a major financial mistake. This episode features an enlightening discussion with veteran math teacher and Durham Association of Educators Organizer, Ryann Mitchell, shedding light on the causes, repercussions, and implications for all educators.

Support the show and engage with the community. Follow The Black Scholars Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, subscribe for access to exclusive content, leave reviews, and share this episode with your colleagues. Additionally, shop at www.blackscholarsclothing.com, using promo code SCHOLARS. Don't forget to send educational news tips and stories to [email protected].

Finally, please read Becoming an Effective Black Educator: A Manifesto, available on Amazon, offering 10 principles needed to succeed as a Black educator.

In summary, this episode on the Durham Public Schools protest provides a timely and informative exploration of a critical issue impacting educators and students. Through insightful discussion and analysis, this episode serves as a catalyst for dialogue and action within the education community.

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In this episode of The Black Scholars Podcast, the host delves into the critical issue of learning loss and its implications for society. This episode aims to address three key questions through research analysis and insights from two accomplished educators.

1) What is Learning Loss?

2) Why Haven't Schools Bounced Back from Learning Loss?

3) What Can Educators Do to Help Stop Learning Loss?

The highlight of this episode is the valuable insights shared by two remarkable educators—Chantell Rodgers and Johora Warren. Chantell Rodgers, an Academic Success Coordinator in Tempe, Arizona, works for Arizona State University, and Johora Warren, a fourth-grade English Language Arts teacher in Tampa, Florida, teaches at a charter school. These educators provide insightful observations and draw valuable conclusions, based on their respective experiences, that educators can implement to mitigate learning loss.

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Get Involved: Sending educational news tips and story ideas to [email protected].

In summary, this episode on learning loss combines research analysis and practical insights from experienced educators. By addressing these three key questions, this episode serves as a valuable resource for educators, policymakers, and anyone concerned about the long-term impacts of learning loss on society.

From Self Care Part 1 (episode 22) and The Pandemic in Education 2.0 (episode 44), Jailyn Jenkins is back. With several years of experience leading classrooms as an educator and coach, Jailyn brings a lot to the show. She is now a "Double Agent” for a nonprofit organization as she provides professional development across the country and coaches novice classroom teachers. Join us as we discuss her journey and transition out of the K-12 classroom environment.

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The Black Scholars Podcast is now available on YouTube. Please subscribe.

My book, Becoming an Effective Black Educator: A Manifesto is available as an e-book or paperback via Kindle and Amazon.

Shop Black Scholars Clothing™ where there are various hoodies, t-shirts, tank tops, and other apparel. Your support is appreciated.

Support the show via Patreon (donate anywhere from $1 to $100). To help the growth of the show, develop future professional development events, a nationwide conference, seminars and more, please support us. Your contribution will be rewarded with early access to new content, free merchandise, exclusive promo codes to Black Scholars Clothing™, consulting services, advertisement spots, and more. Thank you for being a part of the tribe. You are appreciated.

Thank you for being a part of the community. Please tell your colleagues about the show, subscribe to the show, and leave a review. All e-mail inquiries should be sent to [email protected].

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This episode gives educators and scholars an inside look into the Business Analyst career field. Jazmine Maddox-Saunders is a Business Systems Analyst located in Charlotte, North Carolina. As a former English teacher, Jazmine is a great example that educators can transition into technical careers. Tune in to hear us discuss education, why we both left education, and how she transitioned into her new tech career. If you want to skip the education discussion, fast forward to the 24:00 mark.

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The Black Scholars Podcast is now available on YouTube. Please subscribe.

My book, Becoming an Effective Black Educator: A Manifesto is available as an e-book or paperback via Kindle and Amazon.

Shop Black Scholars Clothing™ where there are various hoodies, t-shirts, tank tops, and other apparel. Your support is appreciated.

Support the show via Patreon (donate anywhere from $1 to $100). To help the growth of the show, develop future professional development events, a nationwide conference, seminars and more, please support us. Your contribution will be rewarded with early access to new content, free merchandise, exclusive promo codes to Black Scholars Clothing™, consulting services, advertisement spots, and more. Thank you for being a part of the tribe. You are appreciated.

Thank you for being a part of the community. Please tell your colleagues about the show, subscribe to the show, and leave a review. All e-mail inquiries should be sent to [email protected].

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