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 • 166 episodes
K-12 Public Education Insights: Empowering Parents of Color — Trends, Tactics, and Topics That Impact POC
Latest Episodes
Episode 163: Your Kid’s “Tutor” Might Be Making Them Dumber
AI is showing up in every corner of K‑12—from lesson planning and grading to chat-based “tutors” that promise instant help. I pull back the curtain on what gets lost when schools rush in without guardrails: weakened critical thinking, strained ...
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Episode 162: Why Joy, Not Tests, Instills a Love of Learning in Children
Love of learning gets printed on mission statements, but too often gets lost in classrooms filled with scripts, worksheets, and test prep. I pull back the curtain on what the phrase actually means—an enduring, intrinsic joy in the act of learni...
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Episode 162
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Episode 161: From Engagement To Involvement — How Parents Of Color Drive K-12 Success
When grades lag and motivation dips, waiting for a quarterly report card is like checking the weather after the storm. I explore practical, research-backed ways parents of color can transform school engagement into true involvement that improve...
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Episode 160: Your Kid’s 'A' Might Be Lying, And So Is The Homework
Grades shape futures, but do they measure what a student actually knows—or how well they play the points game? I take a hard look at why traditional grading often blends behavior, compliance, and access to resources with academic mastery, creat...
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Episode 160
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Episode 159: Vanishing Books, Shrinking Minds
Books are quietly disappearing from American classrooms, and kids are paying the price. I dig into why excerpts have replaced full-length novels and plays, how that shift affects comprehension and attention, and what it means for students who d...
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