Ed Post Podcast

In this episode of Freedom Friday, hosts Chris, Sharif, and Ismael discuss whether or not Black Americans should rethink their relationship with the Democratic party and consider third party candidates. The conversation examines the widespread disaffection with mainstream parties and navigates through the possibility third party success, especially when it comes to education.

Too often we are told that slavery consisted of docile humans and their oppressive masters. But, the true history that we should be teaching our kids is a story of unceasing rebellion. On the most recent episode ofFreedom Friday, returning guest and Director of Social Studies Curriculum at Philadelphia Public Schools,Ismael Jimenezjoined our CEO,Chris "Citizen" Stewartto discuss the part of slavery that we frequently fail to teach our young people.

We know the importance of reading and the impact literacy has on a child's life trajectory, so what do we do about the fact that a majority of states are using weak teacher reading licensing tests? Equipping Teachers to Empower Literate Students According to a study by the National Council on Teacher Quality, states overwhelmingly demonstrate a reliance on weak elementary teacher reading licensure tests.

How do we talk to our young people about what's happening in the middle east, and the rise of islamophobia and anti-semitism?

Episode Summary Tanzina Vega starts the journey across the country with her hometown of NYC. She talks to Max Freedman and Mark Winston Griffith hosts of “School Colors,” a podcast focused on how race, class and power shape public education. The talk about how getting into a “good” school can sometimes make parents throw elbows in what can feel like a game of winners and losers.

Social and emotional learning (SEL) is making headlines and catching the attention of pollsters. The world of early learning, from birth through kindergarten has long accepted the need to teach children social and emotional skills. What can early learning teach us about how to put SEL to work in schools for older students? Editor’s Note: This interview has been edited for brevity and clarity. Maureen: Welcome to EdPost Conversations. I'm your host, Maureen Kelleher.

held Dr. James D. Anderson, the renowned author ofThe Education of Blacks in the South 1860-1935,and Professor Emeritus of Education at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, joins the Building the Black Educator Pipeline Podcast to discuss the history of Black education in this country. Dr. Anderson's scholarship focuses broadly on the history of U.S. education, with a subfield in the history of African American education.

Today we connect with Dr. Meisha Porter, President and CEO of The Bronx Community Foundation and former Chancellor of NYC Public Schools to discuss the importance of community support in education. Having held many roles in the education sector, she shares where she believes the most impact can be made. Dr. Porter shares her journey and what inspired her to become an educator as well as her current work with the Bronx Community Foundation.

Episode Notes: Dr. Bettina Love is an educator who teaches, writes, researches, and advocates at the intersection of racism, education, and abolition. She is the author of the book We Want To Do More Than Survive: Abolitionist Teaching and the Pursuit of Educational Freedom.

Episode Notes: Dr. Greg Carr, associate professor of Africana Studies and chair of theDepartment of Afro-American StudiesatHoward University,rejoins the Building the Black Educator Pipeline Podcast to give us a history lesson on the life and legacy of Martin Delany. Dr. Carr explains why Delany is considered an icon in Black nationalist thought and contrasts him to modern-day activists.