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 • 174 episodes
K-12 Public Education Insights: Empowering Parents of Color — Trends, Tactics, and Topics That Impact POC
Latest Episodes
Episode 171: When Classroom Behavior Breaks Down, Parents Are Blamed
Classroom disruption isn’t a punchline anymore. Teachers across the country are reporting more disrespect, more disengagement, and, in some cases, behavior that becomes unsafe, and families are being pulled into a tense question: Who is respons...
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Episode 171
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Episode 170: When States Cut Remediation Classes, Who Pays The Price?
I break down why states are restricting remedial math and English courses in college and what that means for students who still need a bridge to credit-bearing coursework. I weigh the money and completion-rate arguments against what families ca...
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Episode 170
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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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Episode 168
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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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