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Byron Sanders

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 SUMMARY Byron Sanders shares his journey from Oak Cliff to becoming a champion for educational equity. He discusses the urgent need for trauma-informed education and transformative teaching amidst systemic challenges. His school board candidacy is a call to action for community involvement in shaping the future of education. The conversation highlights: The need for educational transformation in TexasChallenges of standardized testingImportance of social-emotional learning and restorative practicesInnovative approaches to discipline and integrating art in education Byron emphasizes equipping future generations with human skills and empathy to foster a cohesive society. The dialogue also covers community engagement, healthcare access, radical care, nonprofit work, purpose-driven leadership, and generational responsibility. LINKS Byronsanders.comAretehealth.com KEY TAKEAWAYS The world should be trauma-informed to improve education and transform interactions.Public education faces significant ideological challenges.Radical imagination is needed to transform education and is essential for envisioning a better future.21st century skills are essential for student success.The education system must adapt to modern realities.Educational transformation in Texas must serve all students equitably.Standardized testing creates challenges for real-world learning.Restorative practices can improve discipline and student engagement.Art in schools is essential for emotional wellbeing and creativity.Building human skills is vital for future generations.We must reframe social-emotional learning to gain broader acceptance.Nonprofit work serves as research and development for policy change.Educators need validation in challenging environments.We have a generational responsibility to multiply our inheritance. CHAPTERS: 00:00 The Need for Trauma-Informed Education 03:08 Byron Sanders: A Mission for Educational Equity 06:05 Personal Journey: From Oak Cliff to Educational Advocacy 08:59 The Role of Family and Community in Shaping Identity 12:06 Running for School Board: A Call to Action 15:02 Challenges Facing Public Education Today 18:07 The Vision for a Transformative Education System 21:00 Empowering Teachers Amidst Systemic Challenges 23:58 The Future of Education: Adapting to Change 32:40 The Impact of the Pandemic on Emotional Expression 35:42 Navigating Educational Transformation in Texas 37:37 Challenges in Education: Balancing Testing and Real-World Learning 39:53 Reframing Social-Emotional Learning for Broader Acceptance 43:03 The Importance of Restorative Practices in Education 45:00 Innovative Approaches to Discipline and Student Engagement 50:09 The Role of Art in Education and Emotional Wellbeing 56:53 Building a Future with Human Skills and Empathy 01:06:03 Gratitude and Support for Community Engagement 01:07:59 Radical Care and Access in Healthcare 01:08:47 Reflections on Byron's Impact and Leadership 01:10:16 Nonprofit Work as R&D for Policy Change 01:12:45 Purpose-Driven Leadership and Responsibility 01:13:50 Radical Imagination and Hope for the Future 01:15:56 Navigating Language and Strategy in Advocacy 01:18:06 The Importance of Diverse Narratives in Education 01:21:59 Validating Educators' Experiences in Challenging Times 01:24:35 The Role of Trauma-Informed Practices 01:30:51 Investing in Restorative Practices for All 01:32:41 Honoring Generational Responsibility and Legacy *Oxygen for Educators is produced by Ripplemaker Project and proudly sponsored by Tacky Box. Follow on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/oxygen-for-educators/id1775510846 Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2i21QueuqVqmEPmI7gzFfQ?si=1bef3354bff2402c Follow on Audible: https://www.audible.co.uk/podcast/Oxygen-for-Educators/B0DKL68DLX?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEdbuPy-L7p4RZKZ_VWKCXwK_j8vbjZF2&si=7SHeSWZRllrseygs Website: https://www.tackybox.com/podcast Thank you to our sponsor, Tacky Box! Website: https://tackybox.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tacky_box/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheTackyBox/ X: https://x.com/thetackybox Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thetackybox/
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