https://simplecast.com Ed Post Conversations Conversations that matter, voices that make you think. We’re tired of the same old ideas in education, and so are you. Our diverse range of guests bring fresh ideas and stories that challenge, surprise and inspire. 2022-2023 Ed Post Conversations en Wed, 12 Jul 2023 15:10:38 +0000 Wed, 12 Jul 2023 15:10:49 +0000 https://ed-post-conversations.simplecast.com Ed Post Conversations https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/b35fc389-2578-4747-8940-f7b2fa516e32/afef7bf5-6b89-40ca-9407-23f350a9db55/3000x3000/ep-conversations-2-blue.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://ed-post-conversations.simplecast.com episodic Conversations that matter, voices that make you think. We’re tired of the same old ideas in education, and so are you. Our diverse range of guests bring fresh ideas and stories that challenge, surprise and inspire. Ed Post no https://feeds.simplecast.com/QiW_F9Ve k-12, politics, schools brightbeam digitalteam@brightbeam.org 413fd916-37b5-4ca8-a436-0715592c4118 Lessons on SEL from an Early Learning Perspective (ft. Jamal Berry) Jamal Berry is Educare DC’s President and CEO. In 2013, Mr. Berry began his career with Educare DC as an infant and toddler mentor teacher, later becoming the school director and then vice president of programs. Over the years, he has applied his knowledge of leadership and early childhood development to steer Educare DC to earning high-quality program ratings and to earning accreditation with the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Mr. Berry is an advocate for young children as well as for early childhood educators.

In this episode, Jamal shares lessons from implementing social and emotional learning in the earliest years of education and we learn how we can apply some of the successes to students of all ages. 

]]> Wed, 12 Jul 2023 15:10:38 +0000 digitalteam@brightbeam.org (Jamal Berry, Educare, Maureen Kelleher, Ed Post) https://ed-post-conversations.simplecast.com/episodes/lessons-on-sel-from-an-early-learning-perspective-ft-jamal-berry-rMlcXLy_ Jamal Berry is Educare DC’s President and CEO. In 2013, Mr. Berry began his career with Educare DC as an infant and toddler mentor teacher, later becoming the school director and then vice president of programs. Over the years, he has applied his knowledge of leadership and early childhood development to steer Educare DC to earning high-quality program ratings and to earning accreditation with the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Mr. Berry is an advocate for young children as well as for early childhood educators.

In this episode, Jamal shares lessons from implementing social and emotional learning in the earliest years of education and we learn how we can apply some of the successes to students of all ages. 

]]> Lessons on SEL from an Early Learning Perspective (ft. Jamal Berry) Jamal Berry, Educare, Maureen Kelleher, Ed Post 00:26:06 Social and emotional learning is making headlines and catching the attention of pollsters. But 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? Social and emotional learning is making headlines and catching the attention of pollsters. But 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? early learning, educare, social emotional learning, sel no full 14 3e88ba59-60b5-4198-b389-124941fc9ca7 Educators Targeted by Partisan Attacks Can Now Get Help (Ft. Heather Harding) Thu, 23 Mar 2023 16:00:00 +0000 digitalteam@brightbeam.org (Heather Harding, Maureen Kelleher) https://ed-post-conversations.simplecast.com/episodes/educators-targeted-by-partisan-attacks-can-now-get-help-ft-heather-harding-ZchlHoOj Educators Targeted by Partisan Attacks Can Now Get Help (Ft. Heather Harding) Heather Harding, Maureen Kelleher 00:23:10 Partisan attacks on public education and educators are on the rise. Heather Harding of the Campaign for Our Shared Future tells us how her organization is stepping up to defend teachers, administrators and others being targeted in the culture wars. Partisan attacks on public education and educators are on the rise. Heather Harding of the Campaign for Our Shared Future tells us how her organization is stepping up to defend teachers, administrators and others being targeted in the culture wars. no full 13 302c81a9-4c5b-43c9-926f-80f1a47d6a7b Post Pandemic Reading Recovery For Young Learners Thu, 16 Mar 2023 19:57:52 +0000 digitalteam@brightbeam.org (Susan Lambert, Maureen Kelleher) https://ed-post-conversations.simplecast.com/episodes/post-pandemic-reading-recovery-for-young-learners-30ZjLkht Post Pandemic Reading Recovery For Young Learners Susan Lambert, Maureen Kelleher 00:31:23 Curriculum and assessment company Amplify found that while young students are recovering academically from pandemic school closures, the youngest learners have yet to regain the grounds they lost. Susan Lambert from Amplify discuss these findings, resources for teachers, and advice for parents worried about their kids' progress. Curriculum and assessment company Amplify found that while young students are recovering academically from pandemic school closures, the youngest learners have yet to regain the grounds they lost. Susan Lambert from Amplify discuss these findings, resources for teachers, and advice for parents worried about their kids' progress. no full 12 a907a153-3c11-4c17-84ba-cb170e336958 E11: Industry Partners Bring Career and Technical Education Into the 21st Century (Ft. Cory Torppa) Skyrocketing college costs have sparked a renewed interest in career and technical education.  Kalama, Washington's award-winning carpentry teacher and district CTE director Cory Torppa  joins Ed Post to discuss his innovative courses in carpentry, construction and engineering design and what it takes to build career and technical programs that help large numbers of high schoolers move into well-paid careers in skilled trades.

]]> Thu, 9 Mar 2023 19:33:13 +0000 digitalteam@brightbeam.org (Maureen Kelleher, Cory Torppa) https://ed-post-conversations.simplecast.com/episodes/e11-industry-partners-bring-career-and-technical-education-into-the-21st-century-ft-cory-torrpa-K_RAVXjN Skyrocketing college costs have sparked a renewed interest in career and technical education.  Kalama, Washington's award-winning carpentry teacher and district CTE director Cory Torppa  joins Ed Post to discuss his innovative courses in carpentry, construction and engineering design and what it takes to build career and technical programs that help large numbers of high schoolers move into well-paid careers in skilled trades.

]]> E11: Industry Partners Bring Career and Technical Education Into the 21st Century (Ft. Cory Torppa) Maureen Kelleher, Cory Torppa 00:33:28 no full 11 4c50bedf-d2da-4066-aeac-f87c0ddbda04 Why Character Counts in Schools Thu, 2 Mar 2023 19:45:59 +0000 digitalteam@brightbeam.org (Arthur Schwartz, Maureen Kelleher) https://ed-post-conversations.simplecast.com/episodes/why-character-counts-in-schools-HGujGvx5 Why Character Counts in Schools Arthur Schwartz, Maureen Kelleher 00:37:27 While culture warriors are fighting to take social emotional learning out of schools, character education covers much of the same ground. We talk with Arthur Schwartz, president of Character.org, about why the character approach can work. While culture warriors are fighting to take social emotional learning out of schools, character education covers much of the same ground. We talk with Arthur Schwartz, president of Character.org, about why the character approach can work. no full 10 502027cb-2b38-4d5d-a10c-bbfc7bacfb08 Meet a Newly-Elected School Board Member Fighting for Inclusion and Disability Justice Thu, 23 Feb 2023 18:00:00 +0000 digitalteam@brightbeam.org (Sonya Emerick, Maureen Kelleher) https://ed-post-conversations.simplecast.com/episodes/meet-a-newly-elected-school-board-member-fighting-for-inclusion-and-disability-justice-0gTuWxTL Meet a Newly-Elected School Board Member Fighting for Inclusion and Disability Justice Sonya Emerick, Maureen Kelleher 00:28:34 In Minneapolis, about half the students identified for special education services are not fully included in classrooms. We chat with newly-elected school board member Sonya Emerick, who is both a graduate of and a parent in Minneapolis Public Schools. She starts her term with a deep commitment to make change. In Minneapolis, about half the students identified for special education services are not fully included in classrooms. We chat with newly-elected school board member Sonya Emerick, who is both a graduate of and a parent in Minneapolis Public Schools. She starts her term with a deep commitment to make change. no full 9 1e916daa-008d-44c7-8a4c-1b1b62dae1d2 Fighting Misinformation with News Literacy Thu, 16 Feb 2023 20:07:43 +0000 digitalteam@brightbeam.org (Ebonee Rice, Maureen Kelleher) https://ed-post-conversations.simplecast.com/episodes/fighting-misinformation-with-news-literacy-IHhC4VXm Fighting Misinformation with News Literacy Ebonee Rice, Maureen Kelleher 00:28:21 Ebonee Rice of the News Literacy Project joins Ed Post to discuss how teachers can help students vet online sources, evaluate claims based on evidence and spot misinformation on the Internet. Ebonee Rice of the News Literacy Project joins Ed Post to discuss how teachers can help students vet online sources, evaluate claims based on evidence and spot misinformation on the Internet. no full 8 fd14afe3-f734-4c70-8455-cc470a905d25 We Had Black Teachers Until Jim Crow Fired Them Wed, 8 Feb 2023 20:33:56 +0000 digitalteam@brightbeam.org (Leslie Fenwick, Maureen Kelleher) https://ed-post-conversations.simplecast.com/episodes/we-had-black-teachers-until-jim-crow-fired-them-IAaKc7ff We Had Black Teachers Until Jim Crow Fired Them Leslie Fenwick, Maureen Kelleher 00:34:43 Did you know that 100,000 Black educators were forced out of schools between the 1950s and the 1970s? Leslie Fenwick, dean emerita of Howard University's School of Education and author of Jim Crow's Pink Slip: The Untold Story of Black Principal and Teacher Leadership, recounts the forgotten history of those highly-qualified, dedicated Black teachers and principals. Did you know that 100,000 Black educators were forced out of schools between the 1950s and the 1970s? Leslie Fenwick, dean emerita of Howard University's School of Education and author of Jim Crow's Pink Slip: The Untold Story of Black Principal and Teacher Leadership, recounts the forgotten history of those highly-qualified, dedicated Black teachers and principals. no full 7 a42a08b4-2ae8-4c11-a1f3-b1f287bfb521 Principals Say Purple Schools Are Stepping Back from the Teaching Democracy Needs Most Mon, 6 Feb 2023 14:00:00 +0000 digitalteam@brightbeam.org (Joseph Kahne, Maureen Kelleher) https://ed-post-conversations.simplecast.com/episodes/principals-say-purple-schools-are-stepping-back-from-the-teaching-democracy-needs-most-GFlMK42x Principals Say Purple Schools Are Stepping Back from the Teaching Democracy Needs Most Joseph Kahne, Maureen Kelleher 00:41:29 Study co-author Joseph Kahne, co-director of the Civic Engagement Research Group at University of California, Riverside, sat down with Ed Post to talk about the research and how district leaders and teachers can rebuild civility, civic education and civic engagement in schools. Study co-author Joseph Kahne, co-director of the Civic Engagement Research Group at University of California, Riverside, sat down with Ed Post to talk about the research and how district leaders and teachers can rebuild civility, civic education and civic engagement in schools. civic education, civic engagement no full 6 dc70b29a-53c4-43e0-bf14-4906c9848509 5: Why boys should start school a year later than girls (00:30- 5:25) How does the preponderance of white women in the classroom affect boys?

(5:30-14:35) The lack of men in early education and creating pathways

(14:37-18:30) Boys and literacy

(18:30 - 20:30) Power of mentorship

(20:30 - 23:00) How can we better support boys and men

]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2023 05:00:00 +0000 digitalteam@brightbeam.org (Richard J. Reeves, Maureen Kelleher) https://ed-post-conversations.simplecast.com/episodes/5-why-boys-should-start-school-a-year-later-than-girls-CaF5ZTVg (00:30- 5:25) How does the preponderance of white women in the classroom affect boys?

(5:30-14:35) The lack of men in early education and creating pathways

(14:37-18:30) Boys and literacy

(18:30 - 20:30) Power of mentorship

(20:30 - 23:00) How can we better support boys and men

]]> 5: Why boys should start school a year later than girls Richard J. Reeves, Maureen Kelleher 00:23:49 It’s controversial but maybe it makes sense: should boys start school a year later than girls? Richard Reeves, author of Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do About It, comes on the show to discuss this idea and why he supports it. In the race towards creating more equitable access for girls and women, do boys and men get lost? More on Richard Reeves: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2022/10/boys-delayed-entry-school-start-redshirting/671238/ More on Ed Post Conversations : https://www.edpost.com/podcasts CREDITS 
Original Music: Ayanna Jacobs-El It’s controversial but maybe it makes sense: should boys start school a year later than girls? Richard Reeves, author of Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do About It, comes on the show to discuss this idea and why he supports it. In the race towards creating more equitable access for girls and women, do boys and men get lost? More on Richard Reeves: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2022/10/boys-delayed-entry-school-start-redshirting/671238/ More on Ed Post Conversations : https://www.edpost.com/podcasts CREDITS 
Original Music: Ayanna Jacobs-El of boys and men, brookings institute, richard j. reeves no full 5 90e95333-15c4-4915-bcc0-b5355964ab27 4: Why the education department scrapped a parent council (3:00-9:00) how the parent council was started and why Miguel Cardona folded under the pressure of a lawsuit from conservative parents

(10:00 - 17:50) Keri and Chris express disappointment in Cardon and Bideon for failing parents on the ground and the cost…and what Trump would have done.

(18:00- 30:00)  the intersection of power, interests, elections and where that puts parents and families.

(30:00-45:00) what’s going right and wrong in schools with student achievement 

]]> Mon, 12 Dec 2022 20:21:58 +0000 digitalteam@brightbeam.org (Keri Rodrigues, Chris Stewart) https://ed-post-conversations.simplecast.com/episodes/4-why-the-education-department-scrapped-a-parent-council-I7HGU2Y6 (3:00-9:00) how the parent council was started and why Miguel Cardona folded under the pressure of a lawsuit from conservative parents

(10:00 - 17:50) Keri and Chris express disappointment in Cardon and Bideon for failing parents on the ground and the cost…and what Trump would have done.

(18:00- 30:00)  the intersection of power, interests, elections and where that puts parents and families.

(30:00-45:00) what’s going right and wrong in schools with student achievement 

]]> 4: Why the education department scrapped a parent council Keri Rodrigues, Chris Stewart 00:49:13 Brightbeam CEO Chris Stewart chats with Keri Rodrigues, president of the National Parents Union on how a group of conservative parents got the Ed. Department to disband a parent council. Learn more about the controversy here: https://www.the74million.org/article/targeted-by-lawsuit-ed-dept-abruptly-scraps-parent-council/ Brightbeam CEO Chris Stewart chats with Keri Rodrigues, president of the National Parents Union on how a group of conservative parents got the Ed. Department to disband a parent council. Learn more about the controversy here: https://www.the74million.org/article/targeted-by-lawsuit-ed-dept-abruptly-scraps-parent-council/ u.s. department of education, miguel cardona, education department no full 4 5e86eb7e-ec9f-4176-a9b4-51951a60304a 3: Mothers of Massive Resistance (w/ Elizabeth McRae) Thu, 17 Nov 2022 14:05:44 +0000 digitalteam@brightbeam.org (Elizabeth McRae, Jennifer Berkshire) https://ed-post-conversations.simplecast.com/episodes/3-mothers-of-massive-resistance-w-elizabeth-mcrae-T_FUAOqm 3: Mothers of Massive Resistance (w/ Elizabeth McRae) Elizabeth McRae, Jennifer Berkshire 00:29:01 Guest host Jennifer Berkshire interviews Elizabeth McRae, author of Mothers of Massive Resistance: White Women and the Politics of White Supremacy. The book digs into White women's segregationist politics from the 1920s-1970s which stretched across the nation, overlapping with and shaping the rise of the New Right. We chat with McRae about the history of these mothers and how they laid the foundation for the new Jane Crow. This interview is part of our project, 'Jane Crow: Then and Now'—a project that looks back in history to understand how (and why) white women as mothers and teachers have played a role in obstructing—and advancing—educational equity and how that history remains alive and active today.  You can learn more about Jane Crow: Then & Now by going to: https://www.edpost.com/jane-crow CREDITS 
Original Music: Ayanna Jacobs-El Guest host Jennifer Berkshire interviews Elizabeth McRae, author of Mothers of Massive Resistance: White Women and the Politics of White Supremacy. The book digs into White women's segregationist politics from the 1920s-1970s which stretched across the nation, overlapping with and shaping the rise of the New Right. We chat with McRae about the history of these mothers and how they laid the foundation for the new Jane Crow. This interview is part of our project, 'Jane Crow: Then and Now'—a project that looks back in history to understand how (and why) white women as mothers and teachers have played a role in obstructing—and advancing—educational equity and how that history remains alive and active today.  You can learn more about Jane Crow: Then & Now by going to: https://www.edpost.com/jane-crow CREDITS 
Original Music: Ayanna Jacobs-El segregation, politics, mothers of massive resistance, feminism, white supremacy, jane crow no full 3 63d84a09-ae52-49e9-9087-e2f5d7852258 2: Education Isn’t Going to Sell Itself Wed, 2 Nov 2022 20:44:35 +0000 digitalteam@brightbeam.org (Chris Stewart, Nat Kendall-Taylor) https://ed-post-conversations.simplecast.com/episodes/2-education-isnt-going-to-sell-itself-UI6EvHIJ 2: Education Isn’t Going to Sell Itself Chris Stewart, Nat Kendall-Taylor 00:44:04 We like to think issues we deem important should just sell themselves. But they don’t. Truth is, we have to make people care which means telling a compelling story. Chris Stewart talks with Nat Kendall-Taylor, Chief Executive Officer at the FrameWorks Institute. More on Frameworks Institute: https://www.frameworksinstitute.org/person/nat-kendall-taylor/ More on Ed Post Conversations : https://www.edpost.com 
Original Music: Ayanna Jacobs-El We like to think issues we deem important should just sell themselves. But they don’t. Truth is, we have to make people care which means telling a compelling story. Chris Stewart talks with Nat Kendall-Taylor, Chief Executive Officer at the FrameWorks Institute. More on Frameworks Institute: https://www.frameworksinstitute.org/person/nat-kendall-taylor/ More on Ed Post Conversations : https://www.edpost.com 
Original Music: Ayanna Jacobs-El frameworks institute, storytelling, education, education storytelling no full 2 a7413a30-6233-4041-9b74-fe5d309a1dc6 1: Reading Curriculum Casualties Wed, 26 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0000 digitalteam@brightbeam.org (Emily Hanford, Ikhlas Saleem) https://ed-post-conversations.simplecast.com/episodes/1-reading-curriculum-casualties-mGhfx6Uw 1: Reading Curriculum Casualties Emily Hanford, Ikhlas Saleem 00:45:15 Today over 65% of fourth graders are not proficient readers. We chat with Emily Hanford of APMreports about her latest podcast series, Sold a Story, and what went wrong with teaching kids how to read. More information at our website: www.edpost.com Sold a Story: https://features.apmreports.org/sold-a-story/ CREDITS 
Original Music: Ayanna Jacobs-El Today over 65% of fourth graders are not proficient readers. We chat with Emily Hanford of APMreports about her latest podcast series, Sold a Story, and what went wrong with teaching kids how to read. More information at our website: www.edpost.com Sold a Story: https://features.apmreports.org/sold-a-story/ CREDITS 
Original Music: Ayanna Jacobs-El literacy, science of reading, apmreports, naep, reading no full 1