• Episode 41: How Oakland Is Tackling the Reading Crisis (ft. Lakisha Young, Dirk Tillotson, and Kareem Weaver)
    Jun 11 2020

    In this episode, you'll hear from Oakland activists Lakisha Young,
    Dirk Tillotson, and Kareem Weaver about the Literacy for All campaign, which is described as going beyond focusing on “K-3 literacy outcomes” and also targets increasing the literacy of the whole family. 

    “What good is being able to sit at the lunch counter if you can't read the menu when you get there?” – Kareem Weaver.

    Full show notes and links at http://educationpost.org/conversation/podcast

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    50 mins
  • Episode 40: Demanding a Family-Centered Response to Coronavirus (ft. Parent Activists Anise and Yolanda)
    May 26 2020

    In this episode, you'll hear from Anise Walker and Yolanda Corbett about the state of education in Washington D.C. during COVID-19 and the challenges that parents face when they try to get a seat at the table.

    Full show notes and links at http://educationpost.org/conversation/podcast

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    44 mins
  • Episode 39: The Impact of COVID-19 on Latino Families
    Apr 29 2020

    In this episode, you'll hear from Lorena Lopera about why Latino communities are among the hardest hit by COVID-19 and about the steps that need to be taken to ensure that students in those communities receive the educational support they need.

    Full show notes and links at http://educationpost.org/conversation/podcast/

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    30 mins
  • Episode 38: Leadership during a Crisis (ft. Jeb Bush)
    Apr 21 2020

    Lane and Chris Stewart talk to Jeb Bush about how the COVID-19 pandemic will permanently change education and politics in the United States.

    You'll learn how COVID-19 will catalyze education innovation, why school districts should not take a "data vacation" during COVID-19, and how COVID-19 is changing the way parents think about education.

    Full show notes and links at http://educationpost.org/conversation/podcast/

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    45 mins
  • Episode 37: Unexpected Homeschool Mom
    Apr 13 2020

    In this episode, you'll hear from Lane's wife, Kerline, about what it has been like to suddenly be a homeschool teacher because of COVID-19. You'll hear about how it's changed her lifestyle, how she's coping with the increased workload, and what she has learned from the process.

    Full show notes and links at http://educationpost.org/conversation/podcast/

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    31 mins
  • Episode 36: Getting Free Internet to Families Who Need It Most
    Apr 6 2020

    In this episode, we speak with activist Dirk Tillotson about how low income students are being denied an education during COVID-19. You’ll hear how Comcast’s free internet service is not actually free, why a lack of internet access is an extreme barrier to academic success, and how activists and business leaders are stepping up to solve the problem.

    Full show notes and links at http://educationpost.org/conversation/podcast/

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    33 mins
  • Episode 35: Talk Less (ft. Howard Fuller)
    Mar 13 2020

    Dr. Howard Fuller is a civil rights icon, education reform advocate, and an academic. He is the former superintendant of Milwaulkee Public Schools and a co-founder of the Malcolm X Liberation University.

    In this episode, Dr. Fuller explains what it looks like to stop talking and take action. He talks about the time he visited the guerilla freedom fighters in Mozambique, the lack of support for charter schools from either the Democrats and the Republicans, and why teachers' unions are currently at cross-purposes with students.

    Full show notes and links at http://educationpost.org/conversation/podcast/

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    49 mins
  • Episode 34: The Secret Shame of Progressive Cities (ft. Chris Stewart)
    Jan 20 2020

    In this episode, Lane and Ikhlas sit down with Chris Stewart and Tanesha Peeples to discuss the new Brightbeam report: The Secret Shame: How America’s Most Progressive Cities Betray Their Commitment to Educational Opportunity For All.

    You'll learn why we need to call out progressives about education inequity, how to hold local politicians accountable for education inequity issues, and what regular people can do to make a difference in their city.

    Full show notes and links at http://educationpost.org/conversation/podcast/

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    55 mins