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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…
4 months, 3 weeks 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…
5 months 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…
5 months, 1 week 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…
5 months, 2 weeks 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…5 months, 3 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…
6 months 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…
6 months, 1 week ago
Pediatric Heart Health, Immigrant Student Enrollment in HISD and Environmental Justice.
Season 6 Episode 6
Hosts Dr. Bob Sanborn (CHILDREN AT RISK) and Owala Maima (CHILDREN AT RISK) reflect on Bad Bunny's historic performance before diving into how public…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
A New Vaccine Schedule, ICE's Shifting Policies, and Local Elections in Texas.
Season 6 Episode 5
In this episode of Growing Up in America: The Way it Is, our hosts Dr. Bob Sanborn, President and CEO of CHILDREN AT RISK, and Brian Greene, Presiden…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
AI in Classrooms, the Federal Shutdown and Pivotal Local Elections.
Season 6 Episode 4
In this episode of Growing Up in America: The Way it Is, our hosts Dr. Bob Sanborn, President and CEO of CHILDREN AT RISK, and Brian Greene, Presiden…
6 months, 3 weeks ago