Edufaith Essentials

About Edufaith Essentials

Edufaith Essentials is an educational podcast dedicated to providing essential tips and knowledge about diverse learners: students with disabilities, Section 504, ESOL, MTSS/Response to Interventions, teaching, leadership, and current information. Edufaith Essentials' mission is to bring awareness, tips, and information to impact and promote inclusion in education positively. Edufaith Essentials aims to Restore Faith in Education, One Student at a Time.

Publisher

Dr. Nakia Simmons Cotton-Smith

Category

education · education · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 Aug 2022

Latest episode

6 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

46 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Oct 2026

   Onward in October: Opening AI Opportunities for Diverse Learners

   Send us Fan Mail What could AI make possible for diverse learners—and what should families and educators consider before using it? Join Dr. Nakia on Edufaith Essentials for a conversation about artificial intelligence, inclusive education, and supports for students with disabilities, English learners, and students with varied learning needs. Explore practical questions about accessibility, accuracy, privacy, and helping students develop independence. This episode opens with “Back on the Foot...

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   6 Sept 2026

   Success In Every Language: Supporting English Language Learners

   Send us Fan Mail SUCCESS IN EVERY LANGUAGE: SUPPORTING ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS In this September episode of Edufaith Essentials, Dr. Nakia explores how families, educators, and school leaders can help English language learners thrive academically, socially, and culturally. The episode begins with an inspirational story demonstrating what is possible when ability is recognized, expectations remain high, and inclusion creates genuine opportunities for success. During Essential Knowledge, Dr. ...

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   19 Aug 2026

   Back-to-School Success Starts with Intentionality August 2026

   Send us Fan Mail Edufaith Essentials: Back-to-School Success Starts with Intentionality | August 2026 Welcome to Season 5 of the Edufaith Essentials Educational Podcast with educator, author, consultant, and educational leader Dr. Nakia Cotton-Smith. We are kicking off Season 5 with a powerful reminder: Back-to-school success starts with intentionality. Prepare with purpose. Partner with intention. Support with consistency. Lead toward success. EPISODE TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Welcome and Season 5 ...

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

48,306

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 48 / 100

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Quality

52

Social presence

0

YouTube

85

Engagement

27

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