Educate U.S.
The Educate U.S. podcast is a weekly podcast discussing important and pressing topics around the education space. Featuring co-hosts Nick Zaveri, Dr. Stacey Schultz and Dr. Patrice Fenton. For more on our show, visit us at - https://www.leonmedianetwork.com/educate-us. We are presented by Fresh Roasted Coffee & Positively Tea - Cool down with a fresh cold brew, iced tea or iced coffee from our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee. Visit https://lddy.no/1k3n0 & use the promo code EDUCATEUS for 20% off your first purchase! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
Joining us in this episode to look at the world of education policy is Seth Rau, Director of Government Affairs at Cartwheel. A veteran of the ed policy landscape, Seth has dedicated his career to ensuring that our children receive the education they deserve. Seth explains the intricate workings of education funding, revealing where the money comes from and how it's allocated to schools. He also provides practical advice on how yo...
Our guest in today's episode is Dr. Catherine Pearlman, a licensed social worker, author and speaker in the area of children & digital devices. In this episode, Dr. Pearlman shares tips on how parents can support the safe use of devices by their children, her views on the recent discourse sparked by Dr. Jonathan’s Haidt’s book, “The Anxious Child”, & more.
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Our guest is Allison Felsenthal, who shares with Stacey & Nick her inspiring journey of how she got into the world of fitness & health, revealing how working out isn't just about the body, but involves the mind & soul. From conquering self-doubt through sport, to finding the right workout shoes, discover the power of setting small goals, the importance of knowing your body, and how to build a s...
Dr. Maria Murray is the CEO & President of the Reading League, a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to advance the awareness, understanding, and use of evidence-aligned reading instruction. Dr. Murray is passionate regarding the prevention and remediation of reading difficulty and consistently strives to increase educator knowledge and the connections between research and practice. In this episode, Dr. Murra...
In this episode, we dive deep into the issue of maternal health, with a special focus on the alarming disparities faced by Black women in the U.S. Joining us to break this down is Mariekarl Vilceus-Talty, President & CEO of the Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey. Marikekarl helps us unravel the complex web of systemic issues contributing to this crisis, including raci...
Ariel Taylor Smith, Senior Director of the National Parents Union Policy & Action Center, returns to discuss the state of education in the U.S. We delve into the growing literacy crisis, examine the impact of conservative policies on schools, as well as Ariel provides insights into the potential implications of Project 2025.
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EdLoc, led by educators of color, envisions a future where barriers in education, healthcare, and immigration are tackled to create equal opportunities for young people of color. Angelica Solis-Montero, EdLoc's Chief Policy Officer, will share their approach to building generational wealth and dismantling systemic obstacles. Join us on this critical journey.
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EdLoc: https://www.edloc.org
Literacy encompasses more than just the basic ABCs. In this episode, we unpack the definition of literacy in an ever-changing world, as Dr. Kara Hollins joined the program, to discuss how to nurture critical thinking skills, plus what practical advice she has for inspiring a passion for reading and writing in children. Whether you're a parent, educator, or lifelong learner, this episode will help provide you the tools to unlock lit...
Nick, Stacey & Patrice welcome in Dr. Anisha I. Jogee, to discuss her work exploring the profound influence of cultural background on education, the fostering of social-emotional well-being for students, and how she strives for equality in education. We delve into specific topics such as the significance of cultural background in education, establishing nurturing learning environments, and setting ambitious goals for school lea...
UNC School of Law professor, and friend of the pod, Osamudia James returns to chat with Patrice & Stacey about DEI, recent Supreme Court decisions, school choice & more, in a conversation you won't want to miss.
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In this episode, Nick, Stacey & Patrice look back at the past year of 'Educate U.S.' as they reach the one year anniversary of their show.
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Our guest this week is Lori Heisler, who has been in education for over 20 years, as a teacher, a Dean, and an Asst. Principal. She is currently a coach and consultant, who specializes in creating more equitable and inclusive classrooms, as well as helping schools become more trauma informed. Lori serves in her local chapter of Moms Demand Action, an organization that focuses on ending gun violence through responsible gu...
From efforts to defund public schools to a new bill allowing religious figures to work in public schools, Florida continues to make headlines with their education laws. To make sense of all this, we are re-joined by Lissette Fernandez and Dr. Vanessa Brito from Moms For Libros. To learn more about Moms For Libros, visit their website or Linktree.
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Friend of the pod, Akil Bello, returns to chat about the current realities in college admissions and higher education. Akil is the Senior Director of Advocacy & Advancement at FairTest, a consultant & analyst for education policy, and a strategic advisor for the College Admissions Futures Co-Laborative. Articles mentioned in this episode -
Nick & Patrice are joined by Kim Parker, Director of Social trends research at the Pew Research Center. Kim breaks down the recent data that Pew has collected on America’s teachers. Kim oversees research on emerging social and demographic trends, manages major survey projects, and writes and edits reports. Prior to joining Pew Research Center, she worked as a research associate at the American Enterprise Institute.
The crew is reunited as Patrice returns from vacation, and they share and discuss recent articles and media clips focused around DEI and education laws (by state).
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Nick & Stacey are joined by Founder & CEO of Charter School Business Management, as well as the FOREsight Financial Services for Good, Raj Thakkar, for a conversation on charter schools & more. Raj is also the author of fiscally seCURE: prepare, protect & propel your CHARTER SCHOOL with responsible financial management.
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Stacey and Nick talk to Cathlin Goulding, a co-founder of the Yuri Education Project, which helps educators tell a more complete narrative of history, aiming to build coalitions and understanding across diverse communities. The organization helps schools design curriculum with a focus on Asian American History. To learn more about Cathlin’s work, be sure to visit YuriEducationProject.com, as well as her website, http...
Nick is joined by Lissette Fernandez and Vanessa Brito, Ph.D., who lead 'Moms For Libros', an advocacy group that helps families in Miami understand & combat the efforts to ban books and harm public education. In this episode, we learn more about their organization and the political battles they’re taking on in Florida.
To learn more about Moms For Libros, visit their website or Linktree
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