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Growing Up Around the World with Dr. Bob, Joy in Youth Work, the State of DACA
Season 6 Episode 16
Join hosts Owala and Natalie Gonzalez of CHILDREN AT RISK for a deep dive into the policies and personal stories shaping the lives of Texas youth. Th…
9 hours ago
Autism & Vaccine Myth, Youth Mental Health, and the Future of HISD
Season 6 Episode 15
How do we protect the well-being of the next generation in an era of misinformation and shifting policy? This week, host Dr. Bob Sanborn and co-host …
1 week ago
Texas School Vouchers, Cesar Chavez & Family Separation
Season 6 Episode 14
In this episode, Dr. Bob Sanborn is joined by co-host Dr. Erica Hattery. We're diving into:
Texas School Vouchers: Elizabeth Sander (Houston Chronicle…2 weeks, 1 day ago
Mike Miles' 'State of the District,' Restorative Justice Practices & Texas Proposition 2
Season 6 Episode 13
In this episode, Dr. Bob Sanborn is joined by co-host Brian Greene, President and CEO of the Houston Food Bank, to discuss the latest issues impactin…
3 weeks, 1 day ago
Texas Charter School Expansion, Teacher Burnout and the Threat to Education for Children of Immigrants
Season 6 Episode 12
In this episode, Dr. Bob Sanborn is joined by co-host Natalie González, Development Coordinator at CHILDREN AT RISK. Between swapping stories about t…
4 weeks, 1 day ago
AI Safety, HISD School Closures & Opportunity Youth
Season 6 Episode 11
In this episode, Dr. Bob Sanborn and guest host Dr. Erica Hattery cover some of the most pressing issues in Houston and across Texas, from the future…
1 month ago
AI Hype in the Classroom, Talarico for President & Staying "Woke" in the Face of Anti-DEI
Season 6 Episode 10
In this episode, Dr. Bob Sanborn is joined by our newest co-host, Natalie González, former DJ and current CHILDREN AT RISK Development Coordinator. B…
1 month, 1 week ago
Social Media Addiction, Texas Policy Advocacy, and Child Care Deserts
Season 6 Episode 9
Hosts Dr. Bob Sanborn and Dr. Erica Hattery explore the intersection of social media, youth mental health, and child care policy.
In this episode:
Soci…1 month, 2 weeks ago
Navigating School Choice: A Deep Dive into Texas' Massive Voucher Program
Season 6 Episode 8
This week, guest hosts Megan Menchaca and Elizabeth Sander, education reporters at the Houston Chronicle, dive deep into the controversial Texas Educ…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Immigration Updates 2026, Racial Healing and the State of Child Care.
Season 6 Episode 7
This episode of Growing Up in America tackles the urgent issues impacting Texas children, from the fallout of the federal government shutdown on immi…
2 months ago