Our Classroom

Our Classroom

Hosted by: Roberto Germán | Multicultural Classroom

Welcome to Our Classroom! In this space we talk about education, which is inclusive of, but not limited to what happens in schools. Education is taking place whenever and wherever we are willing to learn. In Our...

Episodes

Episode 68 | Baby Bonds - Creating Community Capital to Dismantle Wealth Disparities

Season #2

In this episode, we'll be joined by esteemed guests, including Dr. William Sandy Darity, a leading expert on wealth inequality, Alejandra Montoya Boyer, the Director of Policy at Prosperity Now, Sergio C. Muñoz, a...
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Episode 67 | Three Ways Parents Can Help Prepare Their Children for College

Season #2

Supporting college readiness for high school students is essential for their future success. Here are three ways parents can help prepare their children for college: Proactively affirm their greatness Be a partner in...
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Episode 66 | Educate & Bake w/ Jenny Suriel

Season #2

In this episode of Our Classroom, Jenny Suriel, educator and owner of Amor y Azucar Bakery, drops by to discuss her road to becoming an educator, the inception of her bakery business, and her experiences with...
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Episode 65 | What's Going on in Florida Pt. 2 w/ Lorena Germán

Season #2

In this episode of Our Classroom we continue to reflect on the fascinating developments in Florida that are greatly impacting education. Classroom Notes New development in Florida Resources available to...
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Episode 64 | What's Going on in Florida w/ Lorena Germán

Season #2

In this episode of Our Classroom Lorena German joins me to discuss Florida's Black History Curriculum. Classroom Notes Brief explanation of the new standards The so-called benefits of slavery Strategic framing to...
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Episode 63 | Emotional Dysregulation w/ Kareem Farah

Season #2

In this episode of Our Classroom Kareem Farah of the Modern Classrooms Project joins me to discuss Emotional Dysregulation. Classroom Notes What is emotional dysregulation? How can we effectively support students...
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Episode 62 | Raising Activists w/ Kassie Infante & Dr. Marianela Rivera

Season #2

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

Season #2

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

Season #2

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

Season #2

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

Season #2

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

Season #2

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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