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Let's K12 Better
Hosted by Amber Coleman-Mortley (@MomOfAllCapes) · EN
Join Amber (@MomOfAllCapes) and her kids at their kitchen table, where family discussions are fun and informative! Learn from experts and explore innovative ideas that push for more meaningful, equitable, and compassionate K12 learning experiences for kids, parents, and educators.
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Let’s Talk About Redefining Geek with Cassidy Puckett
May 21, 202201:09:34Tap to summarizeWhat does it mean to be “good” with technology? What are the 5 hidden habits of tech-savvy teens? How can educators and parents support technology learning habits in young people?In this episode, we sat down with Cassidy Puckett, assistant professor of sociology at Emory University. Cassidy is the author of REDEFINING GEEK: Bias and the Five Hidden Habits of Tech-Savvy Teens. Cassidy brings us research findings on digital equity; tangible tips for supporting young people of all backgrounds as they navigate (and build) technology; and suggestions on how we adults can reframe our understanding of what is the root cause of the STEM pipeline issue.Connect on Social Media:Twitter: @CassidyCody | #RedefiningGeekInstagram: @redefining.geekLinkedIn: Cassidy PuckettCheck out Cassidy Puckett’s research, books, and more on her website!Additional Resources:PBS NewsHour interview: As colleges and universities drop admission tests, what’s the impact on enrollment? Read the book: Redefining Geek Bias and the Five Hidden Habits of Tech-Savvy Teens Use the code UCPSOC for 20% off the book. A portion of the proceeds goes to Urban Promise Academy in Oakland, CA!Send us your community letters!Are you saddled with a troubling situation? Curious to hear what we think about a certain issue? Send us your questions! Your query may end up on the Let’s K12 Better podcast in our community letters section. Send your celebrations and questions to this form or email us: LetsK12Better@gmail.com! Subscribe to our monthly newsletter: https://bit.ly/LetsK12BetterMail! *Love our podcast? Rate. Review. Share!Music written and produced by Garvey Mortley. The Let’s K12Better podcast is written and produced by Amber Coleman-Mortley, Garvey Mortley, Naima Mortley, and Sofia Mortley.Support the show
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Let’s Talk About Civil Discourse with Joe Schmidt and Nichelle Pinkney
May 12, 202201:20:14Tap to summarize“Social Studies is the curriculum of how we live our life.” YES! In this episode, we sat down with veteran educators Joe Schmidt and Nichelle Pinkney, co-authors of Civil Discourse Classroom Conversations for Stronger Communities. How do we leverage intellectual discomfort to grow and challenge ourselves and each other? What is the role of civil discourse in the social studies classroom and in other important spaces? Joe and Nichelle discuss how we work together to be better and why we need to build the skills to courageously engage in challenging and transformative conversations.Connect on Social Media:Follow Joe on Twitter: @madisonteacherFollow Nichelle on Twitter: @msnikki_pPurchase the book or get professional development:Purchase the book Civil Discourse Classroom Conversations for Stronger Communities Find the companion website with resources for classrooms and communities Bring Joe Schmidt and Nichelle Pinkney in for professional development! Joe Schmidt’s website Send us your community letters!Are you saddled with a troubling situation? Curious to hear what we think about a certain issue? Send us your questions! Your query may end up on the Let’s K12 Better podcast in our community letters section. Send your celebrations and questions to this form or email us: LetsK12Better@gmail.com! Subscribe to our monthly newsletter: https://bit.ly/LetsK12BetterMail! *Love our podcast? Rate. Review. Share!Music written and produced by Garvey MortleyThe Let’s K12Better podcast is written and produced by Amber Coleman-Mortley, Garvey Mortley, Naima Mortley, and Sofia Mortley.Support the show
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Let’s Talk About Empowering Digital Leaders with Jennifer Casa-Todd
Apr 27, 202200:46:14Tap to summarizeSocial media isn’t going anywhere. And neither is technology. So how do we help kids learn leadership skills and interpersonal skills so they can have successful social media experiences In this episode, we sat down with Jennifer Casa-Todd teacher-librarian, author, and co-founder of the Global Education Student Chat to discuss how parents and educators can support young people as they explore the digital space.Connect on Social Media:Twitter: @JCasaTodd Twitter: @GlobalEdSsChat | #GlobalEdSsChatInstagram: @raisingdigitalleadersCheck out Jennifer Casa-Todd’s books and other publications on her website or via her linktr.ee!Learn more about student voice and how to support student leadership on social media on the #GlobalEdSsChat website: https://globaledsschat.com/ Send us your community letters!Are you saddled with a troubling situation? Curious to hear what we think about a certain issue? Send us your questions! Your query may end up on the Let’s K12 Better podcast in our community letters section. Send your celebrations and questions to this form or email us: LetsK12Better@gmail.com! Subscribe to our monthly newsletter: https://bit.ly/LetsK12BetterMail! *Love our podcast? Rate. Review. Share!Music written and produced by Garvey MortleyThe Let’s K12Better podcast is written and produced by Amber Coleman-Mortley, Garvey Mortley, Naima Mortley, and Sofia Mortley.Support the show
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Let's Talk About Education, Play, and Equity with Karyn Allee, PhD
Apr 20, 202201:11:22Tap to summarizeHow does chronic stress impact the brain? How does play support pro-social behavior in kids? What are misnomers about Title 1 schools? How can we better equip new teachers working in high-challenge schools so they can meet the needs of the students in their communities? How do we tell the difference between poverty stressors and brain function and learning disabilities or ADD, ADHD?Grab a pen and get ready to take notes! In this episode, we sat down with Dr. Karyn Allee, veteran educator and Assistant Professor of Education at Mercer University to discuss education equity, increasing play in schools, and shifting our mindset around how we help schools in communities that are experiencing more challenges. Connect on Social Media:Twitter: @karynallee | #PlayInSchoolIsAnEquityIssueInstagram: @KarynAlleeLinkedIn: Karyn Allee, PhDCheck out Dr. Karyn Allee’s publications on ORCID or her Google Scholar Page!Resources mentioned in the episode:Search for an accredited Early Child Care Center/Preschool via the NAEYC link to help families find good daycare: https://families.naeyc.org/find-quality-child-careHarvard Center on the Developing Child Podcast (The Brain Architects) and Resource LibrarySend us your community letters!Are you saddled with a troubling situation? Curious to hear what we think about a certain issue? Send us your questions! Your query may end up on the Let’s K12 Better podcast in our community letters section. Send your celebrations and questions to this form or email us: LetsK12Better@gmail.com! Subscribe to our monthly newsletter: https://bit.ly/LetsK12BetterMail!Love our podcast? Rate. Review. Share!Music written and produced by Garvey MortleyThe Let’s K12Better podcast is written and produced by Amber Coleman-Mortley, Garvey Mortley, Naima Mortley, and Sofia Mortley.Support the show
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Let's Talk About Civics and Youth Voice with Elizabeth Clay Roy, Generation Citizen
Apr 6, 202200:57:28Tap to summarizeWhat is action civics? Why is student voice so important, especially right now? How can we use informed civics and action civics more efficiently together? How can we expand our understanding of what equity in civics could mean? So many questions!Civic education plays an important role in building a more inclusive, participatory, and equitable democracy. In this episode, we sat down with Elizabeth Clay Roy, CEO of Generation Citizen, a national nonprofit committed to providing youth with the knowledge and skills they need to actively participate in our democracy.Connect with Generation Citizen on Social Media:Twitter: @GenCitizen Instagram: @GenerationCitizenLinkedIn: Generation CitizenFacebook: Generation CitizenGet resources to support your young civic participants! Democracy Doesn't Pause resource for educators and familiesGeneration Citizen websiteToo much money in politics, and not enough in democracy by Elizabeth Clay Roy via The HillSend us your community letters!Are you saddled with a troubling situation? Curious to hear what we think about a certain issue? Send us your questions! Your query may end up on the Let’s K12 Better podcast in our community letters section. Send your celebrations and questions to this form or email us: LetsK12Better@gmail.com! Subscribe to our monthly newsletter: https://bit.ly/LetsK12BetterMail!*Love our podcast? Rate. Review. Share!The Let’s K12Better podcast is written and produced by Amber Coleman-Mortley, Garvey Mortley, Naima Mortley, and Sofia Mortley.Music written and produced by Garvey MortleySupport the show
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Let’s Talk About News and History with David Olson, Retro Report
Mar 23, 202201:08:30Tap to summarizeWhat makes current events so important? Where does news intersect with history? How do we find resources to support important civic conversations? What should parents understand about the importance of social studies and civic education, current events, or media literacy? In this episode, we sat down with David Olson, the Director of Education at Retro Report, a non-profit media company dedicated to connecting history to today’s news. Learn more about this wonderful resource and what David has to say about social studies, current events, and media literacy!“What’s On Your Mind?” Are you saddled with a troubling situation? Curious to hear what we think about a certain issue? Send us your questions! Your query may end up on the Let’s K12 Better podcast in our community letters section. Send your celebrations and questions to this form or email us: LetsK12Better@gmail.com! We mentioned the following resources:Frontline PBS Film - American Reckoning Classroom materials via Retro Report Education pageSign up for the free webinar “Tools for Teaching Immigration and Migration” scheduled for Wednesday, April 13th from 7 - 8 PM ET. Register here: bit.ly/TeachingImmigrationConnect on Social Media:David Olson on Twitter (@davidjohnolson)Retro Report on Twitter (@RetroReport)Subscribe to our monthly newsletter: https://bit.ly/LetsK12BetterMail!*Love our podcast? Rate. Review. Share!Music written and produced by Garvey Mortley.The Let’s K12Better podcast is written and produced by Amber Coleman-Mortley, Garvey Mortley, Naima Mortley, and Sofia Mortley.Support the show
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Schooling Through The Pandemic… What’s Changed?
Mar 17, 202201:17:50Tap to summarizeWe started our podcast to discuss K12 education as a project and a response to COVID-19 with our first episode, “Schooling Through An Apocalypse.” What’s changed in education since lockdown happened in March 2020? Lots! In this episode, we discuss Virtual Academy, how schooling has evolved over the last two years, and more. Mom gets feedback on her parenting during the pandemic… and there is a bird by our window looking for love. (Shoutout to the Vernal Equinox! What, whaaat!!!)Are you saddled with a troubling situation? Curious to hear what we think about a particular issue? Send us your questions! Tell us “What’s On Your Mind?” your query may end up on the Let’s K12 Better podcast in our community letters section. Send your celebrations and questions to this form or email us: LetsK12Better@gmail.com! Listen to the episode that started it all, Season 1, Episode 1! Schooling Through An Apocalypse. Our community question touched upon education and Black students and educators. Here's what Amber's reading that she mentioned in the episode... Fugitive Pedagogy: Carter G. Woodson and the Art of Black Teaching by Jarvis R. GivensThe Education oF Blacks in the South 1860-1935 by James D. AndersonLove our podcast? Rate. Review. Share! Subscribe to our newsletter: https://bit.ly/LetsK12BetterMail! Music written and produced by Garvey MortleyThe Let’s K12Better podcast is written and produced by Amber Coleman-Mortley, Garvey Mortley, Naima Mortley, and Sofia Mortley.Support the show
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Welcome Back, it’s Black History Month… What, whaaat?!
Feb 17, 202200:54:50Tap to summarizeWelcome to season 3 and Happy Black History Month! We open up the season with a discussion on current events, books we’re reading, and how we plan to set the tone for this upcoming season. FYI… we are working on a new sound setup. We haven’t learned it all yet and appreciate your patience. We are attempting to capture all the nuances of the conversation by recording the whole table. Don’t forget to tell us “What’s On Your Mind?” Are you saddled with a troubling situation? Curious to hear what we think about a certain issue? Send us your questions! Your query may end up on the Let’s K12 Better podcast in our community letters section. Send your celebrations and questions to this form or email us: LetsK12Better@gmail.com! We mentioned the following articles:AirTag stalking: Alleged victims speak out as privacy concerns mount over new Apple tracking product Police arrest protesters who remained at US-Canada bridge 5 Ways Young People are Using Discord We are reading the following books:Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning Book by Cathy Park Hong Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools by Monique W. MorrisFeminist AF: A Guide to Crushing Girlhood by Brittney Cooper, Chanel Craft Tanner, and Susana M. Morris Fugitive Pedagogy: Carter G. Woodson and the Art of Black Teaching by Jarvis R. GivensThe Education oF Blacks in the South 1860-1935 by James D. AndersonWe discussed the criminalization of Black girls. Please read this article to learn more: The Criminalization of Black Women Starts EarlyMore on news and media literacy:Play iCivics NewsFeed Defenders!Learn more National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE)Music written and produced by Garvey MortleyThe Let’s K12Better podcast is written and produced by Amber Coleman-Mortley, Garvey Mortley, Naima Mortley, and Sofia Mortley.Support the show
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Let’s Talk About Financial Planning with Cristina Briboneria
Dec 31, 202100:25:02Tap to summarizeFinancial literacy and financial freedom are interconnected. As we think ahead to the upcoming year, setting goals is always a great way to establish solid footing. Setting financial goals… that’s boss level!How do we bring our young people along as we learn more about financial planning and financial literacy? What can parents and educators do to support good financial habits in kids? How can we adults shift how we see financial freedom? In this episode, we sat down with Managing Director, Certified Financial Planner®, Cristina Briboneria. THIS ISN’T FINANCIAL ADVICE, but it’s a pretty dope conversation and we hope this inspires you to think about your financial goals for 2022.Follow on Social Media: Cristina Briboneria on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cbriboneria/ Cristina Briboneria on Instagram: @cristina23bCristina Briboneria on Twitter: @CristinaBribsEmail: cbriboneria@oxygenfinancial.net Find resources and more:Cristina’s Website: http://cristinabriboneria.com/ Investopedia: https://www.investopedia.com/ Our podcast returns for season 3 early next year! Subscribe so that you can get the alerts when we’re live!Subscribe to our monthly newsletter: https://bit.ly/LetsK12BetterMail!*Love our podcast? Rate. Review. Share!Support the show
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Speaking Life Into Our Students with Ashley Tucker
Dec 16, 202100:44:46Tap to summarizeMany discussions on equity often fail to center the needs of special education students. In this episode, we sat down with Ashley Tucker, special educator, Dean, social-emotional learning enthusiast, and Ed Leadership student at Teachers College. On her Instagram she shares anti-racist, trauma-informed resources. We discuss a variety of techniques and strategies parents and educators can use as they learn emotionally alongside their students.Follow on Social Media: Ashley Tucker on Instagram: @teacherspayblackteachersAshley Tucker on Twitter: @ashleytuckFind books, resources, and more:Ashley Tucker Linktree - https://linktr.ee/teacherspayblackteachersWhy SEL Matters Even More in Schools: https://www.6seconds.org/2020/10/09/sel-covid/ Summer Principal’s Academy 2020 Cohort: https://www.tc.columbia.edu/organization-and-leadership/spa-nyc/students/2020-cohort/ Looking for more ways to understand and use person-centered language?Unhandicap Your Language (Colorado State University) https://disabilitycenter.colostate.edu/inclusive-language/ How to be more inclusive when it comes to developmental disabilities https://www.communityhealthmagazine.com/mind_and_body/social_health/how-to-be-more-inclusive-when-it-comes-to-developmental-disabilities/article_45088c98-70f5-11e9-a1b7-8745d90d6bab.html We also share our thoughts on the South Dakota icerink competition that had teachers foraging for $1 bills, Time Person of the Year, and bell hooks and her impact on intersectional feminism. Subscribe to our monthly newsletter: https://bit.ly/LetsK12BetterMail!*Love our podcast? Rate. Review. Share!Support the show
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