K-12 Public Education Insights: Empowering Parents of Color — Trends, Tactics, and Topics That Impact POC
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). You need to be aware of the current trends, tactics, and topics, as well as the necessary resources to navigate within the system. That’s what the K-12 Public Education Insights: Empowering Parents of Color 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 • 172 episodes
K-12 Public Education Insights: Empowering Parents of Color — Trends, Tactics, and Topics That Impact POC
Latest Episodes
Episode 169: Why Financial Literacy Must Start Before High School
Money decisions shape futures long before a first paycheck arrives. I take you inside the fast‑growing world of in‑school banking, new district pilots, and the real question parents ask: Does access to accounts actually build financial literacy...
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Season 4
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Episode 169
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Episode 168: Spell Check Won’t Save Your Kids Forever
Spelling isn’t a throwback to red pens and Friday quizzes; it’s the quiet engine that powers fluent reading and confident writing. I dive into the real research behind spelling instruction—what transfers, what stalls, and how families and teach...
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Season 4
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Episode 168
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29:00
Episode 167: They Banned The Dictionary, And Other Wild Book Ban Updates
When a school district pulls 1,600 titles—including the dictionary—you know the fight over books is about more than pages on a shelf. I update you on the latest in the fast-changing world of K-12 book bans, the rise of state-level Freedom to Re...
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Season 4
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Episode 167
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Episode 166: Algebra 1 Is Not A Secret Club; It Is A Prerequisite
One course can open an entire future. I dig into why Algebra 1 functions as a true gatekeeper in K–12, how early placement unlocks advanced math pathways, and why high-performing Black and Latino students are still less likely to access eighth-...
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Season 4
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Episode 166
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28:51
Episode 165: When Fewer Days Promise More — Do Schools Actually Deliver?
Four days of school, five days of life: the tradeoff sounds tempting, but what actually happens to learning, families, and neighborhoods when districts make the switch? I dig into the latest research on four-day school weeks to separate proven ...
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Season 4
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Episode 165
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