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NOLAed: Education for Liberation

Dr. Maria Velazquez, Dr. Adrienne Dixsonnolaed-education-for-liberation.simplecast.com
NOLAed: Education for Liberation is a weekly show focused on public education in New Orleans and the surrounding parishes. We invite parents, teachers, students, community members, and anyone invested in democratic and racially equitable education to join us by subscribing to our podcast, posting to our Facebook page, Twitter and Instagram page!
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Episodes

RIP Black Panther and returning to campus

In this week's show, Dr. Adrienne and Dr. Maria pay their respects to Chadwick Boseman and discuss the surge in COVID19 cases on university campuses.

Oct 01, 202055 minEp. 12

Interviews with OPSB Candidates: JC Romero and Winston "Boom" Whitten

In this episode, Dr. Adrienne and Dr. Maria interview JC Romero and Winston "Boom" Whitten, two candidates for the Orleans Parish School Board, District 4. Both candidates prevailed over the challenges to their eligibility for candidacy by the incumbent, Leslie Ellison.

Oct 01, 202059 minEp. 11

Interviews with OPSB candidates: Ethan Ashley and Dr. Chanel Payne

Dr. Adrienne and Dr. Maria interview Ethan Ashley and Dr. Chanel Payne, candidates for the Orleans Parish School Board. We discuss their campaigns and the issues that face public education in Orleans Parish Board and New Orleans public schools.

Sep 13, 202058 minEp. 10

Ready for what?: Returning to school during COVID19, pt. 3

Dr. Adrienne is joined by guest co-host, Dr. Alana Dixson, MD, PhD. They talk with Dr. Elizabeth Jeffers, Asst Professor of Education Leadership at the University of New Orleans. In this episode, Dr. Adrienne talks to Dr. Alana about the latest medical information on COVID19 and stroke risk. They also talk with Dr. Elizabeth Jeffers about school reopening and its impact on school leaders.

Sep 13, 202056 minEp. 9

Ready for what?: Returning to school during COVID19, pt. 2

Dr. Adrienne and Dr. Maria talk with Dave Cash, EVP of the United Teachers of New Orleans, and Jeffrey Barrois, member of Jefferson Parish Teachers Union. In this episode, we talk about the local issues and challenges to re-opening schools for face-to-face instruction.

Sep 13, 202054 minEp. 8

Ready for What?: Returning to school during COVID19

Dr. Adrienne and Dr. Maria talk with Gloria Ladson-Billings, Professor Emerita from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In this episode, we talk about the safety of returning to school in the midst of national civil unrest and COVID19.

Sep 13, 202057 minEp. 7

Capital Games

In this episode Dr. Adrienne and Dr. Maria talk about the economics of the COVID-19 lockdown on schools, communities and families. We also talk about the charter school lobby successfully lobbying for inclusion in the CARES Act legislation.

Apr 10, 20201 hrEp. 6

WHIV102.3FM_Capitalism is making us sick

First show for local radio station, WHIV 102.3FM in New Orleans with Dr. Adrienne and Kg. The show will air every Friday from 10-11am.

Apr 03, 20201 hr 2 minEp. 5

Being social while social distancing_COVID-19 show

Dr. Adrienne and Dr. Maria pre-recorded the show on March 25, 2020 in an effort to observe the Stay At Home order by the governor and mayor. They discuss how the stay at home order and social distancing have impacted their personal and professional lives.

Mar 27, 202028 minEp. 3
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