K-12 Public Education Insights: Helping Parents of Color Build Strong Family-School Partnerships
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 (POC). Navigating K–12 public education can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to do it alone.
Hosted by Dr. Kim J. Fields, K-12 Public Education Insights: Helping Parents of Color Build Strong Family-School Partnerships equips parents with the knowledge, confidence, and practical strategies to become effective advocates for their children and trusted partners with their schools.
Each episode explores family engagement, parent advocacy, navigating K–12 public education, educational equity, and parent leadership through conversations, expert insights, and practical guidance you can apply in everyday situations. Whether you're preparing for a parent-teacher conference, understanding school policies, supporting your child's learning, or strengthening communication with educators, you'll gain tools that help you take informed action.
Produced by Liberation Through Education, this podcast is dedicated to empowering parents of color to build lasting family-school partnerships that help their children thrive in school. Learn more about The Skills Builder Academy™ and additional family resources at https://liberationthrougheducation.com.
K-12 Public Education Insights: Helping Parents of Color Build Strong Family-School Partnerships
Latest Episodes
Season 5 Trailer
Your child shouldn’t have to earn their place in the classroom. We start with a true story that still makes my stomach drop: I walk in for pickup and find my son sitting at his desk in the hallway, separated from his classmates. The reason soun...
Episode 179: Parents Matter More Than Peers In Childhood
"Peer pressure isn’t just a teenage phase anymore. More and more, we’re seeing kids treat their peer group as the final authority, which can leave parents feeling rejected, powerless, and worried about the choices their children make at school ...
Episode 178: Daily One-On-One Talk Builds Strong Readers
Kindergarten is supposed to sound like a lively room full of ideas, jokes, and questions. But many early childhood educators are seeing something different: fewer opportunities for young learners to actually practice oral language, even while e...
Episode 177: Your Kid Forgot To Zip Their Coat And Now Everyone Is Mad
Teachers are sounding the alarm about young kids who struggle with basic independence, and parents are hearing it as one more accusation. I take a different route: I look at the bigger picture behind why teachers are blaming parents and why str...
Episode 176: Why Schools Undervalue Writing And How Parents Can Help
Writing is the most overlooked literacy tool in K-12 education, and it might be the fastest way to help your child become a stronger reader. In this episode, I’m unpacking why writing instruction matters so much, especially for families navigat...
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