Outspoken the Podcast by Outschool

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Education hasn't kept up and doesn't work for everyone. Change has been too slow. If you're looking for a fresh perspective on what's needed to make education work for all, you've come to the right place. We are Amir Nathoo and Justin Dent, and we are your hosts for the Outspoken Podcast. We're going to dive into issues in ed and ed-tech that affect American families' ability to learn. We aim to spread love of learning and disrupt barriers that keep kids from learning on their own terms. Let's set learning free. Find further resources at www.outspokenpod.com

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Jamaal Bowman on Dismantling Inequity through Schools, Congress, and Community

In this episode of the Outspoken podcast, Congressman Jamaal Bowman shares insights from his journey as an educator and legislator, highlighting his commitment to addressing systemic inequities in education and advocating for transformative policy reform. As principal, he collaborated with local organizations to tackle broader challenges facing his students. In Congress, he introduced initiatives like the Green New Deal for Public Schools, which set a new vision for rebuilding infrastructure, ex...

Jan 30, 2025•49 min

Rina Madhani on Addressing Illiteracy While Enabling Students to Feel a Sense of Belonging

In this episode of the Outspoken podcast, Rina Madhani, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Start Lighthouse, emphasizes the importance of culturally relevant education, ensuring students see their identities, cultures, and experiences reflected in classrooms, which fosters a sense of belonging and personal growth. Her organization addresses literacy gaps by collaborating with public schools through permanent literacy hubs that provide diverse books, immersive programs, and safe spaces for stud...

Jan 24, 2025•31 min

Janelle Wood on Advocacy, Education Reform and Innovation to Transform Communities

How do we address systemic challenges in education and create empowering spaces for Black children to thrive? In this episode of the Outspoken podcast, Reverend Janelle Wood, Founder and CEO of Black Mothers Forum, Inc . , discusses her efforts to combat systemic issues affecting Black children through education reform, advocacy, and the establishment of micro-schools to create safe, empowering learning environments. Rev. Janelle Wood is also a wife, mother, and published author of "Anatomy of a...

Jan 15, 2025•52 min

John Danner on Rethinking the Role of the Teacher in the Age of AI

John Danner, co-founder of Project Read AI, shares his thought-provoking ideas about the future of K-12 education in the age of AI. According to him, the current education system does not work for everyone, and the role of the teacher needs to be fundamentally rethought. Throughout the episode, John discusses the potential impact of AI on education and society as a whole, suggesting that AI could take on a significant part of the instructional load, thereby freeing teachers to focus on other asp...

Nov 22, 2024•47 min

Lakisha Young on Driving Community-Driven Change

Lakisha Young, founder & CEO at The Oakland REACH, delves into supporting individuals when education systems falter and the role of leadership in catalyzing this change. She shines a light on the importance of community support, technology paired with human guidance and actionable strategies for empowering vulnerable populations. Lakisha advocates for a multi-generational, goal-oriented approach to literacy and math, introducing her innovative Liberator Model that empowers families by traini...

Nov 08, 2024•51 min

Michael Horn on How to Disrupt Education for the Knowledge Economy

Michael Horn, a recognized public speaker and author, delves into the shortcomings of traditional education systems and the potential for reinvention. He discusses personalized learning and the rise of micro-schools and education savings accounts (ESAs) to improve learning environments, while addressing challenges like the public school system's resistance to change and societal expectations and the need for sustainable alternatives in education.

Nov 01, 2024•33 min

Kaya Henderson on Sharing Power to Lead to Real Change in Education

Kaya Henderson, the CEO of Reconstruction, talks about how community partnership and co-creation can drive educational change, empowering young people and giving them leadership opportunities and the limits of meritocracy. She explores the challenges and impact of anti-diversity initiatives on educational efforts and discusses the company's success in making education inclusive and engaging through K-12 supplemental classes centering Black people, their contributions, and history.

Oct 25, 2024•45 min

Welcome to Outspoken, by Outschool

Get ready to challenge the status quo and ignite your passion for learning! Welcome to Outspoken, powered by Outschool! The hosts of the podcast, Amir Nathoo, CEO of Outschool, and Justin Dent, Executive Director of Outschool.org - Outschool’s independent nonprofit partner, introduce the show, which aims to address educational challenges and promote innovative solutions. Drawing from personal experiences and reflections, they emphasize the importance of fostering a love of learning and providing...

Sep 06, 2024•9 min

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