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Episode 62 | Raising Activists w/ Kassie Infante & Dr. Marianela Rivera
In this episode of Our Classroom Kassie Infante and Dr. Marianela Rivera of the HomePlace Collective join me to discuss Raising Activists.
Classroom Notes
Democratic citizen in 21st century USA
How to support...
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Episode 61 | Control Freaks w/ Jan "J.E." Thomas
In this episode of Our Classroom Jan “J.E.” Thomas joins me to discuss her forthcoming book Control Freaks.
Classroom Notes
The concept and characters of Control Freaks
Family dynamics storyline
What constitutes...
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Episode 60 | From Tupac to QPOC w/ Annie Tornabene
In this episode of Our Classroom we go From Tupac to QPOC w/ Annie Tornabene as she offers some practical strategies to grapple with shifting racial categories as a “Questioning Person of Color”. Different voice,...
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Episode 59 | Magnet Schools w/ Tiffany Jewelll
In this episode of Our Classroom, Tiffany Jewell returns to discuss magnet schools, a topic she addresses in her upcoming book Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in Schools.
Classroom Notes
Experience w/...
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Episode 58 | Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in Schools w/ Tiffany Jewell
In this episode of Our Classroom, Tiffany Jewell joins to discuss her upcoming book Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in Schools. In part 1 of this conversation, Tiffany provides an update on the book and...
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Episode 57 | Literary Device Mixtapes w/ Abby Ramos Stanutz
In this episode of Our Classroom, Abby Ramos Stanutz joins to discuss Literary Device Mixtapes.
Classroom Notes
1. Defining literary device mixtapes
2. The things about this lesson that excite students
3. Ways to...
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Episode 56 | Transgressive Humor w/ David Low
In this episode of Our Classroom, David Low joins to discuss Transgressive Humor in Classrooms.
Classroom Notes
1. Transgressive humor as a critical literacy practice
2. Examples of how teachers can support...
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Episode 55 | Latina/o Prosperity w/ Sergio C. Muñoz
In this episode of Our Classroom, Sergio C. Muñoz joins me to Latina/o Prosperity. In addition, he shares his educational journey including the challenges he experienced growing up in Southern California in the 80s,...
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Episode 54 | Discussing Dyslexia w/ Annie Phan
In this episode of Our Classroom, Annie Phan joins me to discuss dyslexia and other learning differences.
Classroom Notes
1. Experience serving students w/ dyslexia and other learning differences
2. Strategies &...
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Episode 53 | ABAR in STEM w/ Liz Kleinrock
STEM in not my strength. As a result, I periodically reach out to those in my network that know more than me. Liz Kleinrock popped in to discuss ABAR in STEM.
Classroom Notes:
3 resources for new math...
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Episode 52 | Liberatory Coaching w/ Lauren Vargas & Rashaida Melvin
In this episode of Our Classroom, Lauren Vargas and Rashaida Melvin, introduce the framework of Liberatory Coaching.
Classroom Notes
1. Definition of Liberatory Coaching
2. 6 Liberatory Practices
3. Coaching for...
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Episode 51 | Body Literacy w/ Cait O'Connor
In this episode of Our Classroom, Cait O’Connor, a middle school language arts teacher and mental/disability health advocate, breaks down body literacy.
Classroom Notes
1. Defining body literacy
2. Common assumptions...
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