Podcast Episodes

Using Stories to Inspire Change

Season 12 Episode 4

What happens when over 600 educators, students, organizers, and advocates gather in community to center racial equity and storytelling? We found out at this year’s Color of Education Summit in Raleig…

Published on 8 hours ago

Raising Antiracist Kids

Season 12 Episode 3

 We’re sharing a special crossover: Dr. Val and Andrew join Tabitha St. Bernard-Jacobs and Adam Jacobs, co-hosts of the Raising Antiracist Kids podcast, to talk about parents as partners in building …

Published on 2 weeks ago

Identity and Purpose with Byron Sanders

Season 12 Episode 2

What does it mean to truly know who you are—and how might that knowing shape what you give back to the world? In this episode, we’re joined by Byron Sanders—educator, CEO, community leader, and newly…

Published on 4 weeks ago

Season 12 Kick Off: What Now?

Season 12 Episode 1

As we launch Season 12 of the podcast, Dr. Val and Andrew reflect on the start of the school year. With big personal transitions, and the country in a state of deep uncertainty, we ask, what now? How…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Eve Ewing Revisited

Season 11 Episode 20

Original Sins: The (Mis)education of Black and Native Children and the Construction of American Racism is the Integrated Schools Book Club pick for the fall. So we thought we'd revisit our episode wi…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Big, Beautiful Monstrosity - and a Call to Action

Season 11 Episode 19

The president just signed a truly monstrous piece of legislation into law. Much has been written about the impacts on health, climate and the debt, but there is a lesser known evil lurking in this bi…

Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago

Reflections on Season 11

Season 11 Episode 18

As Season 11 comes to a close, we wanted to spend some time reflecting on the lessons we've learned from this season and what we hope for in Season 12. We'll be off for the summer with a few possible…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

The Intersection of Private Decisions and Public Responsibility

Season 11 Episode 17

“Having my children in public school was something that I wanted to do with people in my community. It was a commitment that we were making together. And then when I saw folks leaving, it felt like a…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Advocating for Black Educator Wellness with Asia Lyons

Season 11 Episode 16

“I hope that you know that I believe you, the community of listeners believes you, and that's good enough.” Dr. Asia Lyons

Dr. Asia Lyons is the host of 'The Exit Interview: A Podcast for Black Educa…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Unearthing Joy: Gholdy Muhammad on Teaching with Love

Season 11 Episode 15

"If we're not centering children’s humanity through love, there's no strategy, no professional book or instructional method in the world that can prepare the teacher to elevate the child." - Dr. Ghol…

Published on 6 months ago