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Dr. Velvet Smith | Portsmouth City Public Schools Program Specialist
As an advocate for social emotional learning, Dr. Velvet Smith talks about associated programs including the BOSS Program. She also talks to us about trauma informed practices.
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Email: Velvet.Smith@portsk12.com
21 Jan 2022
Malia Lewis | Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School Board Member
Navigating the new landscape with new equity policies. Malia Lewis fills us in on the progress in her district. She also discusses their pandemic response and achievement gaps.
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Facebook: @MaliaLewis4SchoolBoard
19 Jan 2022
Dr. Jaclyn Walker | Glamour Prestige Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Walker is involved in a number of different programs, all in the name of bettering her community. Listen in and learn about ACE’s. She talks about what prompted the program, and what the response was.
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14 Jan 2022
Emmanuel Capers | Paterson Public Schools Commissioner of Education
Emmanuel Capers is working overtime to support his district. He walks us through Paterson After Three, developing school program educational choices and how they are handling the pandemic.
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12 Jan 2022
Ricky Johnson Sr. | Jefferson Parish Public School Board Member
Big moves are being made in the Jefferson Parish Public School District. Ricky Johnson Sr. tells us about some community outreach, how he became involved, and what equity looks like in the district.
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LinkedIn: /ricky-johnson-521441154/
11 Jan 2022
Diijon DaCosta | DeKalb County School District Vice Chair
Diijon saw how his mother struggled as a single parent with several siblings in school. This drove him to try and make a difference in the school system. Diijon talks about the program My Brother’s Keeper, Equity during Covid, and the massive Parental Involvement Crisis.
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Instagram: @dacosta.dekalb
Linkedin: diijon-b-dacosta-44904a105
Twitter: @DacostaDekalb
11 Jan 2022
Simeon J. Dickerson | Jefferson Parish District 5 Board Member
Being a board member can be a thankless job, however Simeon Dickerson tells us about how rewarding it is to serve. He also talks about rebuilding after hurricanes, making big decisions, and tips for new board members.
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11 Jan 2022
Ms. Ruth Veales | Oklahoma City Public Schools Board Member
What is Equity to you? Well, Ms. Ruth Veales tells us what it means to her, and how using data can make our kids' lives more equitable. She also discusses the responsibility of a school board.
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23 Dec 2021
Rev. Althea Greene | Shelby County Board of Education Vice Chair
Students are a wealth of information. Because of that, Rev. Althea Greene likes to keep an open forum between her and the students. Althea also talks about the mask mandate, and the future of her district.
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22 Dec 2021
Dr. N.J. Akbar | Akron Public Schools Board President
There are many detours to equity, Dr. N.J. Akbar gives us insight into what to look for. Also in the discussion are guidelines to equity and board leadership.
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Nakbar@apslearns.org
17 Dec 2021
Joseph Davis | Ferguson-Florissant School District Superintendent
What is STEAM? Joseph Davis from the Ferguson-Florissant School District fills us in. He also talks to us about developing career paths, and the expectations for teachers.
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16 Dec 2021
Tonia Jones-Lafi | Pembroke SD #259 Board Member
Every school district had their own way of handling the pandemic, learn Pembroke School District #259's strategy. Tonia Jones-Lafi discusses the difference between private and public school, as well as, the changes in influence from principal to school board.
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16 Dec 2021
Vicki Hatter | Little Rock School District President
Every child has a different educational experience unique to them. Vick Hatter tells us that recognizing that, could work in our benefit. She also discusses Little Rock Arkansas demographic, and opportunity beyond paper.
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16 Dec 2021
Curtis Valentine | Prince George's County Schools Board Member
Good teachers are high in demand across the country. Curtis Valentine tells us how looking at diversity in teaching will benefit us all. He also talks about the importance of engaged fathers, and the direction of innovation in education.
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16 Dec 2021
Dr. Corey Teague | Paterson Public Schools Board Member
Implementation of equity in a school district is no easy task. According to Dr. Teague, The School Funding Reform Act of 2008 made that reality more attainable. Dr. Corey Teague also talks about parent engagement and the importance of art.
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The School Funding Reform Act of 2008
https://tinyurl.com/2p89567m
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