Black History Month brings up a lot of mixed feelings and questions. What does it say about the U.S. that we need Black History Month? As we are approaching the 100th anniversary of the creation of Black History Month, Patrice, Stacey and Nick discuss the origins, needs and legacy of Black History Month. This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee & Positively Tea - Taste the amazing coffee that fuels our show at https://lddy.no/1i34i & use the promo code EDUCATEUS for 20% o...
Feb 19, 2024•30 min•Ep. 35
Nick, Stacey & Patrice welcome Paul Breda to a show, a colleague & fmr. school board member for over 20 years. Paul currently serves on the Board of Directors for NJ School Boards Association, and he has presented at statewide school board conferences on topics of interest for school board members. Paul shares with us his experience serving on school boards and how the role of the school board has evolved. This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee & Positively Tea - Ta...
Feb 12, 2024•41 min•Ep. 34
Stacey, Patrice & Nick welcome Dr. Damary Bonilla-Rodriguez, an educator, author & ACLU Board member to the show, to discuss her extensive work experience in leadership development, diversity, inclusion, and advocacy space. To learn more about Dr. Rodriguez's work, visit: https://drbonilla-rodriguez.godaddysites.com/ . And for more from our show, visit us at https://www.leonmedianetwork.com/educate-us This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee & Positively Tea - Taste t...
Feb 05, 2024•44 min•Ep. 33
Nick, Stacey & Patrice welcome in AI futurist and humanist, Caroline Chubb Calderon, to discuss the impact of autonomous and intelligent machines on education, business & society. Caroline breaks down the work she does with visionary leaders on the future of AI, as well as the work her company HelloHumanity does to help reimagine humanity in the age of machines. For more from our show, visit us at https://www.leonmedianetwork.com/educate-us This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roast...
Jan 29, 2024•27 min•Ep. 32
Nick & Patrice talk about a recent story in The New Yorker on schooling and if it has become optional for students. Here is the article that Patrice and Nick reference in this episode - "Has School Become Optional?"-from The New Yorker . This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee & Positively Tea - Taste the amazing coffee that fuels our show at https://lddy.no/1i34i & use the promo code EDUCATEUS for 20% off your first purchase! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...
Jan 22, 2024•47 min•Ep. 31
Nick, Stacey & Patrice reflect on loss, as a dear friend and colleague of theirs has passed away. This episode is about us making sense of this loss and recognizing our relationship with grief. This episode is for anyone who has experienced loss and would like to hear how others process tragedy. This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee & Positively Tea - Taste the amazing coffee that fuels our show at https://lddy.no/1i34i & use the promo code EDUCATEUS for 20% off yo...
Jan 17, 2024•46 min•Ep. 30
The crew recalls some of the themes and headlines that stood out to them in 2023 and tease out an awesome lineup of topics for 2024. Then the team wraps up with sharing their gratitudes for one another. This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee & Positively Tea - Taste the amazing coffee that fuels our show at https://lddy.no/1i34i & use the promo code EDUCATEUS for 20% off your first purchase! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 01, 2024•39 min•Ep. 29
Nick, Stacey & Patrice are joined by education leader & author Kelly Cassaro, to discuss her work in education, her current role at Generation and how she is helping people achieve economic mobility and a better life, and her upcoming book titled, “Shift Teaching Forward”. Check out this article (that Kelly mentions on the episode) about rethinking how we measure success within organizations, and preorder Kelly's new book here . This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee &a...
Dec 18, 2023•23 min•Ep. 28
Stacey, Nick & Patrice are joined by innovation strategist Ibanga Umanah to discuss the future of AI in the world of education & more. For more from our show, visit us at https://www.leonmedianetwork.com/educate-us . Want to get in touch with us? Email the show at [email protected]! This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee & Positively Tea - Taste the amazing coffee that fuels our show at https://lddy.no/1i34i & use the promo code EDUCATEUS for 20% off yo...
Dec 04, 2023•41 min•Ep. 27
Stacey and Nick look back on how the themes of “What’s working/Not working” in our schools and the “Future of School” have shown up in some of our conversations with our guests. Clips included in this episode are (in order) - Akil Bello, Meghann Luczkowski, Devin Morris, Jessica Santana, Bobbi Rebell & Kass and Cornelius Minor. This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee & Positively Tea - Taste the amazing coffee that fuels our show at https://lddy.no/1i34i & use the pr...
Nov 27, 2023•20 min•Ep. 26
In this episode, Stacey, Patrice & Nick talk to a student about his realities and hopes as a student with special needs. Plus, special needs advocate and educator Meghann Luczkowski joined the pod to talk about her experiences working with students of special needs. Items discussed on this episode include - Articles: The Importance of Teaching All Students About Tech Accessibility Features Two-thirds of schools are not fully accessible to those with physical disabilities, report finds Books ...
Nov 20, 2023•55 min•Ep. 25
In this episode, Nick, Stacey & Patrice react to a recent mention of the education system in America in the GOP debate. For more from our show, visit us at https://www.leonmedianetwork.com/educate-us Referenced in this episode - Link to US Dept of 2023 Budget (per Congress) (Candidate Vivek Ramiswamy erroneously discussed how the US Dept of Ed spends its funding) Stacey referenced comedian Walter Masterson's appearance at a school board meeting - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnkbYdbhFRU T...
Nov 13, 2023•35 min•Ep. 24
Nick, Stacey & Patrice explore a recent article (link below) that details a scary outlook for the profession of teaching. Let us know what you think of the article, and of our conversation, by emailing us at [email protected], and visit us at https://www.leonmedianetwork.com/educate-us https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/public-schools-rely-on-underpaid-female-labor-its-not-sustainable/2023/08 https://www.future-ed.org/ This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee &...
Nov 07, 2023•31 min•Ep. 23
Nick, Stacey & Patrice break down some recent comments made from fmr. White House cabinet secretary Bill McGinley on the Can We Please Talk? podcast about what the GOP's message should be to voters regarding their kids education & future. For more from our show, visit us at https://www.leonmedianetwork.com/educate-us This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee & Positively Tea - Taste the amazing coffee that fuels our show at https://lddy.no/1i34i & use the promo cod...
Oct 30, 2023•27 min•Ep. 22
Nick, Stacey & Patrice welcome former educator Geoffrey Fenelus to the show to discuss his career in education and his recent pivot to the world of employee benefits & how this impacts the world of education by supporting the educators. For more from our show, visit https://www.leonmedianetwork.com/educate-us This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee & Positively Tea - Taste the amazing coffee that fuels our show at https://lddy.no/1i34i & use the promo code EDUCAT...
Oct 23, 2023•26 min•Ep. 21
In this episode, Nick, Patrice, and Stacey conclude their series on compulsory education, highlighting some of the series' key moments, the guests that appeared on the program, plus reflecting on their hopes for the future of education. For more from our show, visit us at https://www.leonmedianetwork.com/educate-us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 16, 2023•36 min•Ep. 20
Nick, Stacey & Patrice welcome national award-winning educator, speaker and educational consultant, Anashay Wright from Disruptive Partners, to talk about the work she is doing with school leaders, policy-makers, and communities to disrupt inequities across the K-12 sector. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 09, 2023•26 min•Ep. 19
In part two of our look at district and school leadership in education, Nick, Stacey & Patrice are joined by Ade Cox, a former Assistant Principal & Special Education coordinator, to discuss his role & experience in the ed space, misconceptions around district leaders, his thoughts on teacher retention, what his ideal vision of the future of education looks like & more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 02, 2023•28 min•Ep. 18
In part one of our look at district and school leadership in education, Nick, Stacey & Patrice are joined by Education for Change Public Schools officials Dr. Brandee Stewart, Jasmine Tow & Naomi Perl to discuss their roles & experiences in the education space, misconceptions surrounding district leaders, dealing with teacher shortages, their visions for the future of education & more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 25, 2023•35 min•Ep. 17
In part two of our look at the role of mental health education in schools, Stacy is joined by Dr. Kira Baskerville and Kassoundra Clemons to discuss their roles at their respective school districts in this space. For more from our show, visit https://www.leonmedianetwork.com/educate-us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 18, 2023•37 min•Ep. 16
In part one of our look at mental health in schools, Nick, Stacey & Patrice are joined by Sequoya & Jane, a social worker and school counselor respectively, to discuss the work they do in the mental health space at their schools. For more from our show, visit us at https://www.leonmedianetwork.com/educate-us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 11, 2023•56 min•Ep. 15
Nick, Stacey & Patrice are joined by Yu-Ting Chen & Joanna Cornejo, two Bay Area teachers & instructors at Achieve Academy to discuss their school district, teacher retention, a vision for how schooling can evolve, incorporating parent involvement in the process & more. For more from our show, visit https://www.leonmedianetwork.com/educate-us This episode is brought to you by Kitcaster. Kitcaster helps you get booked on top podcasts. Visit https://www.kitcaster.com/cwpt and sign ...
Sep 04, 2023•41 min•Ep. 14
Stacey & Patrice are joined this week by two parents for the 'School is Compulsory' series. For more from our show, visit us at https://www.leonmedianetwork.com/educate-us This episode is presented by Kitcaster - Kitcaster helps you get booked on top podcasts! Visit https://www.kitcaster.com/cwpt and sign up for free today! Razu - Are you a music creator? Want to discover new talent to work with regardless of location? Start collaborating on your next music project today for FREE at https://...
Aug 28, 2023•56 min•Ep. 13
Nick, Stacey & Patrice are joined by Nate, Jair & Mica, three students in middle school, high school & college, to talk about their experiences as students across their different grade levels, what they think school should be about, the ways they feel teachers can help improve the learning experience overall & more. For more from the Educate U.S. podcast, visit https://www.leonmedianetwork.com/educate-us This episode is brought to you by Kitcaster. Kitcaster helps book you on top...
Aug 21, 2023•53 min•Ep. 12
In this special episode, Patrice, Stacey and Nick get together (literally!) to reflect on a recent Professional Development experience they provided a school district and share tips on ways to improve Start-of-Year Professional Development. Later, the team "drafts" their top 3 favorite "banned" books and share why these books mean so much to them. For more from our show, visit us at https://www.leonmedianetwork.com/educate-us This episode is presented by Kitcaster. Kitcaster puts you on top podc...
Aug 14, 2023•52 min•Ep. 11
Nick, Stacey & Patrice are joined by co-founder and CEO of America On Tech, Jessica Santana, to discuss the work AOT is doing to prepare the next generation of technology leaders by providing students with access to development, mentoring, networking & professional experiences. To find out more about the great work America On Tech is doing, visit https://www.americaontech.org/ For more from our show, visit us at https://www.leonmedianetwork.com/educate-us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...
Aug 07, 2023•37 min•Ep. 10
Nick & Stacey are joined by Financial Wellness Strategies founder, host of the 'Wellness for Financial Grownups' podcast & acclaimed author, Bobbi Rebell, to discuss how our education system should be teaching kids about finances and fiscal responsibility, financial literacy vs. financial wellness & more. Check out the work Bobbi is doing in this space by visiting https://www.bobbirebell.com/ For more from our show, visit https://www.leonmedianetwork.com/educate-us Hosted on Acast. S...
Jul 31, 2023•21 min•Ep. 9
Nick, Stacey & Patrice are joined by the President & CEO of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, Nina Rees, to discuss the differences between charter and public schools, Nina's work in education policy for the White House and Dept. of Education, common misconceptions with charter schools & more. For more on our show, visit us at https://www.leonmedianetwork.com/educate-us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 24, 2023•29 min•Ep. 8
Stacey, Patrice & Nick welcome to the show Kass & Cornelius Minor to talk about the work they are doing at the Minor Collective to help shape healthy and caring school & classroom communities everywhere. To learn more about the work Kass & Cornelius are doing, visit https://www.kassandcorn.com/. And for more from the 'Educate U.S.' show, visit - https://www.leonmedianetwork.com/educate-us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 17, 2023•43 min•Ep. 7
Nick, Stacey & Patrice are joined by UNC School of Law Professor Osamudia James to discuss the recent Supreme Court ruling around affirmative action, Professor James's work that was cited in the dissent by Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson & more. For more from our show, visit https://www.leonmedianetwork.com/educate-us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 10, 2023•52 min•Ep. 6
