by Andrew | May 28, 2025
The choice between public and private school can feel complicated. The individual benefits can sometimes feel like they outweigh a desire to participate in the collective. Drs. Lisa Sibbett and Stephanie Forman were disappointed by their colleagues in educational research who spoke of the importance of public schools but opted out for their own kids. So they studied them. They join to share what they learned, and how we might bring those folks back to advocating on behalf of public schools, even if their kids are, at the moment, not attending.
by Andrew | May 14, 2025
Recruiting Black educators is important work, but it often overshadows the crucial work of retention. The Exit Interview: A Podcast for Black Educators creates a space for Black educators who have left the classroom to share their stories of why. This archival justice work is crucial not just to facilitate healing for Black educators who have been harmed by the system, but also to help point the way towards retaining Black educators.
by Andrew | Apr 30, 2025
Dr. Gholdy Muhammad argues that identity, skills, intellectualism, criticality, and joy are the key pursuits to cultivate the genius in each of us. Our education system’s focus on skills often ignores the other pursuits to the detriment of all kids. Dr. Muhammad joins us to provide a hopeful vision of a world focused on all five pursuits.
by Andrew | Apr 16, 2025
The common narrative about integration often frames it as a clear victory—a moment when American education finally confronted injustice. But Dr. Noliwe Rooks argues the reality often led to profound losses for Black communities. Through the story of 4 generations of her own family, Dr. Rooks reveals how integration initiatives frequently dismissed Black voices and visions for education, leaving systemic inequities intact.
by Andrew | Apr 2, 2025
From policy makers to researchers, school leaders to equity advocates, the National Coalition for School Diversity national conference featured many of the brightest minds focusing on how we build up and support an education system that serves all children well. Today we share conversations of hope from the conference.
