Podcast Episodes

Staying Power with Danielle Wingfield

Season 12 Episode 9

What does it mean to outlast backlash?

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Danielle Wingfield—legal historian, law professor, and public education ad…

8 months ago

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Demystifying Disability with Emily Ladau

Season 12 Episode 8

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The Integrated Schools Podcast returns with a great conversation wi…

8 months, 2 weeks ago

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2025 In Review

Season 12 Episode 7

As we come to the end of 2025, we wanted to pause together—to reflect on a year that has been emotionally heavy, nationally turbulent, and deeply per…

9 months, 4 weeks ago

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Calling In with Loretta Ross

Season 12 Episode 6

We’re joined by MacArthur “Genius” and legendary activist Dr. Loretta Ross for a conversation that left us grounded, challenged, and deeply moved. Fr…

10 months, 1 week ago

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A Big Tent: Parent Voice for Public Educatiion

Season 12 Episode 5

In this episode, we’re stretching the boundaries of our “big tent”—the messy, hopeful space where we try to build a public education system worthy of…

10 months, 3 weeks ago

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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 …

11 months, 1 week ago

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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 podca…

11 months, 3 weeks ago

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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 …

1 year ago

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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 …

1 year ago

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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 t…

1 year, 2 months ago

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