
K-12 Education: Untangled — Trends, Issues, and Parental Actions for Public Schools
Raising kids can be tough! I know because I’ve been a single mom who raised two kids on my own. And when they get in the K-12 public education system, learning the ins and outs of that system can get you all tangled up, especially when you’re a parent of color. You need to know about the current trends and issues as well as resources necessary to navigate within the system. That’s what the K-12 Education: Untangled podcast is all about — providing you with tools, information and practical actions to help you and your children succeed within the complexities of K-12 public education.
Podcasting since 2022 • 144 episodes
K-12 Education: Untangled — Trends, Issues, and Parental Actions for Public Schools
Latest Episodes
Episode 142: The Digital Distraction — How Wireless Devices Are Hijacking Student Learning
Digital devices have transformed our classrooms, but at what cost to our children's learning? This eye-opening exploration reveals how smartphones and tablets are quietly reshaping the cognitive landscape of K-12 education, creating generation-...
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Season 3
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Episode 142
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Episode 141: Design Thinking Unleashed — From Classroom Theory to Community Action
Ever wondered how students can develop the skills they need to thrive in our rapidly changing world? Design thinking might be the key we've been overlooking. This powerful approach to creative problem-solving isn't just changing how students le...
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Season 3
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Episode 141
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21:41

Episode 140: Tuning Out Noise, Tuning In Purpose — Using Nature to Reclaim Your Focus
When was the last time you felt truly energized, keenly focused, and fired up about your life and purpose? In today's noisy world of endless notifications and social media scrolling, finding clarity can feel like searching for a whisper in a hu...
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Season 3
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Episode 140
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22:16

Episode 139: Shots or Not? The Ethical Tug-of-War Between Parental Rights and Community Health
The delicate balance between mandatory health requirements and parental rights has become one of the most contentious issues in our public education system. As measles cases surge across 24 states and vaccination rates continue to decline, fami...
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Season 3
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Episode 139
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30:40

Episode 138: When Politics Meets the Classroom — How Federal Education Cuts Threaten Communities of Color
The battle over the Department of Education's existence isn't just political theater—it's a seismic shift that threatens to reshape American education, particularly for our most vulnerable students. When federal oversight disappears, who protec...
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Season 3
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Episode 138
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30:50

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