The Silk Stocking Sisters
This podcast will share information, stories and experiences both historical and current regarding school integration, desegregation, busing and related topics in the North and Midwestern United States. The podcast is an extension of topics covered in my book Desegregation of The New York City Schools: A Story of The Silk Stocking Sisters.
Episodes
Welcome to another episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast. In this episode, we explore the power of supportive learning environments and the role friendship plays in academic success. Dr. Canada reflects on her personal journey, sharing how meaningful friendships helped her navigate the challenges of school and ulti...
On this episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast, we discuss the relationship between socioeconomic status and educational opportunity in New York City and other U.S. public schools from the 1960s to today. With host Dr. Canada, we explore how socioeconomic status is defined, how it impacts academic success, and the r...
Thank you for joining us for another episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast. In this episode, host Dr. Theresa J. Canada references her research in early childhood education to examine the powerful role parents played in the desegregation process of the 1960s and how their involvement shaped childrens early learning...
Welcome to another episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast. In this episode, Dr. Canada explores the often overlooked history of Black teachers in New York City public schools during the early 1960s. Dr. Canada highlights how, despite the implementation of student desegregation, teacher assignments remained unchanged...
Thank you for joining us for another episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast. On this episode our host, Dr. Theresa J. Canada, shares her story and experience of leaving her neighborhood school to P.S. 6, a predominantly white school on Manhattans Upper East Side, during the historic era of school desegregation. ...
Welcome to another episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast. In this episode, we welcome Cedric Turner, Executive Director and Founder of Empower Yourself in Massachusetts. Mr. Turner shares his firsthand experience as a student during one of the most high-tension times in Bostons educational history, the school deseg...
In this thought-provoking episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast, host Dr. Theresa J. Canada explores the often-overlooked role of Black boys in school integration. As the author of Desegregation of the New York City Schools: A Story of The Silk Stocking Sisters, Dr. Canada revisits the pow...
Thank you for joining us for another episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast. In this episode, Dr. Theresa J. Canada answers the question, Why this podcast, and why me? Her mission is to share, educate, connect, and shine a light on the often-overlooked history of school desegregation in the North and Midwest, from t...
Welcome to another episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast. In this thought-provoking episode, we welcome Dr. Robin Gustafson, Professor of Psychology at Western Connecticut State University and Cognitive Scientist, for a deep dive into the science of learning and the cognitive effects of school integration.
In this thought-provoking episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast, we dive deep into the impact of school desegregation in the North and Midwest, asking the critical question: Did it truly result in better opportunities for Black children?
Join our host, Dr. Ther...
Thank you for joining us for another episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast. In this episode, we are honored to welcome Amy Cohen, an educator, storyteller, and author. After teaching middle and high school social studies for 20 years, Ms. Cohen transitioned in 2013 to become the Director of Education at History Mak...
In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast, host Dr. Theresa J. Canada, an experienced educator and researcher, dives deep into the psychological and emotional impact of segregation on students. Drawing from both academic research and her own lived experiences, Dr. Canada explores ...
Welcome to another episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast. In this episode, we welcome Stephanie Deutsch, acclaimed writer and critic whose work has appeared in The New York Times, The Weekly Standard, The Millions blog, and numerous local publications. Ms. Deutsch is the author of <...
Thank you for joining us for another episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast. Today, we welcome Rosa E. Blackwell, a retired educator and former Superintendent of Cincinnati Public Schools, who dedicated 36 years to transforming education and uplifting communities. Ms. Blackwell shares her personal journey growing up...
Welcome to another episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast. In this episode, we dive into Reauthoring Savage Inequalities: Narratives of Community Cultural Wealth in Urban Educational Environments, a powerful book exploring the dynamics that shape education in urban communities. Our host, Dr...
In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast, we are honored to welcome Dr. Jacqueline Jones, a recognized policymaker, researcher, educator, and former President and CEO of the Foundation for Child Development. Dr. Jones brings decades of experience in both education policy and rese...
Welcome to another episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast. In this episode, we take a moment to look forward and reflect on whats still to come on the podcast. As we continue exploring the profound legacy of school integration, we remain focused on the central question: What has been the real impact of ...
In this episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast, we take a moment to pause, reflect, and revisit the insightful conversations that have shaped our journey so far. Inspired by the stories and research in my book, Silk Stocking Sisters: Desegregation in New York City Schools, this podcast was ...
In this powerful and insightful episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast, we explore the history and ongoing impact of school choice and desegregation, focusing on how magnet schools were implemented to promote integration by bringing together students from diverse racial, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Welcome to another episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast. In this episode, we delve into one of the most pivotal and complex challenges of school integration in New York City: zoning. Continuing our discussion on the history of integrating NYC public schools, we explore the 1955 Commission on Integrations zoning su...
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