
K-12 Public Education Insights: Empowering Parents of Color — Trends, Tacticts, 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 • 152 episodes
K-12 Public Education Insights: Empowering Parents of Color — Trends, Tacticts, and Topics That Impact POC
Latest Episodes
Episode 149: Beyond Bubble Baths — Redefining Self-Care
Ever wondered if there's more to self-care than bubble baths and spa days? Spoiler alert: there absolutely is.Most of us have been sold a shallow version of self-care that focuses on external quick fixes rather than addressing our deepe...
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Episode 148: Another New Reading Program — Why?
Reading instruction remains one of the most foundational yet controversial aspects of education, with new methods constantly emerging. The latest trend capturing attention is multisensory reading instruction—where students trace letters in sand...
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Episode 147: Meltdown Nation — Understanding Today's Kindergartners
Ever wonder why kindergarten classrooms seem to have more meltdowns these days? You're not imagining it. Teachers across the country report a troubling rise in emotional dysregulation among our youngest students, with crying, yelling, and shutt...
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Episode 146: When Your Child Doesn't Know What to Do: Embracing Productive Struggle
Ever watched your child throw up their hands in frustration over homework and wondered whether to help or let them struggle through it? That delicate balance between support and independence lies at the heart of "productive struggle" – a powerf...
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Episode 145: Conquering Back-to-School Jitters
Anxiety doesn't just affect adults—our children feel it too, especially when facing the challenges of a new school year. Whether it's a kindergartener nervously clutching their backpack or a high schooler silently dreading social pressures, bac...
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