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 • 155 episodes
K-12 Public Education Insights: Empowering Parents of Color — Trends, Tacticts, and Topics That Impact POC
Latest Episodes
Episode 152: What Happens When Schools Engage Parents As Partners
Parents don’t just want updates; we want a seat at the table. This episode explores how to move beyond volunteer hours and sign-up sheets to real partnership—where families, teachers, and schools build trust, share responsibility, and help kids...
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Episode 151: From Storytime to Science — How Kids’ Podcasts Boost Listening, Curiosity, and Family Learning
What if the easiest way to boost your child’s curiosity, listening skills, and confidence didn’t involve a screen at all? I dive into the world of children’s podcasts—why they work, how to use them at home and in class, and what the research sa...
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Season 4
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Episode 150: What the Funding Freeze Means for K-12 and Your Child
A funding shock the size of a small state budget doesn’t just make headlines—it changes classrooms. When the federal government froze, then unfroze, billions destined for K–12, districts delayed hiring, shelved curriculum purchases, and cut par...
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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 149
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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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Season 4
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Episode 148
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