CREATE (Ed)

Welcome back to the CREATE Ed podcast, where we explore critical conversations in education, equity and social justice. We are thrilled to introduce a bonus episode that dives deep into history, equity, and transformative education. Our conversation today features Dr. Marvin Dunn, Miami native, historian, educator and activist.

Drs. Joyce King & Lawanda Cummings co-host and highlight an exciting upcoming event—the Mays Lecture, ...

In this special bonus episode, we explore liberatory facilitation in professional learning with four remarkable facilitators—Rosalynne Duff, Tilifayea Griffin, Ashley Vierra, and Teruko Dobashi. Together, they share insights on creating equitable, empowering spaces where everyone feels valued, along with their unique “facilitator superpowers.” Whether you’re a seasoned leader or curious about liberatory practices, this episode offe...

In this insightful episode, hosts Ashley Vierra and Rosalynne Duff explore the concept of liberatory facilitation in professional learning and development with guests Tilifayea Griffin and Dr. Teruko Dobashi. Together, they discuss how facilitation practices rooted in equity and liberation can transform traditional professional development into spaces of empowerment and collaboration. The conversation delves into practical strategi...

In this episode, Dana Salter and Gabriela McNicoll discuss the transformative power of media making in K-12 education as a tool for liberation. They explore how media creation can empower students and their families, challenge narratives, and build critical thinking skills, particularly in areas where curricula may limit discussions around history and identity,

Salter and McNicoll highlight the importance of media and self-expressio...

Welcome to The CREATE (Ed) podcast, where we explore key issues shaping the future of education. Today, we're diving into the importance of community in K12 education—how fostering strong connections among students, parents, educators, and the broader community can transform schools into places of empowerment and growth.

Together, Dr. Chantee Earl, and Dr. Melissa Speight Vaughn will discuss why community engagement isn’t just an ad...

To meet the CREATE teacher residency’s expansive goals, today's episode features Jacob Hackett from Georgia State University and Ayinde Summers from Project South discussing the design and impact of an immersive teacher workshop. This teacher residency workshop uses concepts of place-based education, the Southeast and Atlanta-based movement organizing work of Ella Baker, Lugenia Hope and Septima Clark, and community-based organizat...

Welcome to this special bonus episode of our podcast!

Today, we’re diving into an exciting event on the horizon: the upcoming collaborative conference, "Education for Liberation: Requiem and Renaissance". Discussing an exciting collaboration between The Alonzo A. Crim Center for Urban Educational Excellence and The CREATE Project, Dr. Lawanda Cummings and Dana Salter discuss the purpose and power of joining the Crim Center's Sourc...

In this episode, we explore the journey of a Black male mathematics teacher whose teaching practice has been significantly shaped by his participation in the CREATE Project's teacher residency program. Dr. Nickolaus Ortiz and Cam Bentley dive into how the program's principles and strategies have influenced approaches to research and to teaching math, particularly in addressing the unique challenges and opportunities faced by Black ...