Season 2
Episodes
Episode 86 | Hair, Bias, and the Quest for Black Joy in Education w/ Lorena Germán
In this episode of Our Classroom, Roberto and Lorena Germán explore the pressing issues of conformity and resistance in education. They shared powerful insights on how discriminatory policies in schools, particularly...
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Episode 85 | Poetry, Prose, and Chronic Illness Narratives w/ Jasminne Mendez
In today’s episode, we dive deep into Jasminne Mendez's celebrated novel "Aniana Del Mar Jumps In," which has received the prestigious 2024 Pura Belpre Honor Award.
Together, we'll navigate the powerful currents of...
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Episode 84 | Building Equity in Education w/ Witnie A. Martinez
In this episode, we tackle the essentials of in-kind donations for schools, the pivotal role of organized parent groups, and the innovative strategies needed to uplift Title 1 schools and their parent-teacher...
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Episode 83 | Enhancing Learning through Art and Poems w/ Anna J. Small Roseboro
In this episode, Anna J. Small Roseboro shares her fascinating work, "Experience, Poems and Pictures: Poetry that Paints, Pictures that Speak," that has captured international acclaim for its innovative blend of...
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Episode 82 | Nurturing Creativity and Community Relations w/ Robert Liu-Trujillo
In today's episode, host Roberto Germán sits down with guest Robert Liu-Trujillo, author and illustrator of the captivating picture book "Fresh Juice." They delve into the inspiration behind the book, the importance...
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Episode 81 | Navigating Disability and Dreams w/ Natalia Sylvester
In this episode of Our Classroom, we have the privilege of welcoming the award-winning author Natalia Sylvester, whose poignant novel "Breathe and Count Back from Ten" gives voice to Veronica, a young girl with hip...
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Episode 80 | Social Emotional Learning Inspired by Hip Hop w/ David Spellmon
In this episode, our host Roberto is joined by David Spellmon Jr., a behavior specialist who is making an impact in Charlotte, North Carolina by incorporating Hip Hop Pedagogy to promote social and emotional learning....
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Episode 79 | Black Literacies w/ Patriann Smith
In this episode of Our Classroom, host Roberto Germán engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Patriann Smith, an esteemed scholar and educator specializing in language, literacy, and exceptional...
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Episode 78 | Conquering Test Anxiety w/ Wallace Panlilio II, Ph.D & Artyom Zinchenko, PhD
In this episode, titled "Conquering Test Anxiety," we have two extraordinary guests joining us. First up is Dr. Wallace Panlilio II, an educational psychologist, headmaster of 14 years, and chief mentor officer who...
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Episode 77 | Nourishing Caregiver Collaborations w/ Nawal Qarooni
In this episode titled "Nourishing Caregiver Collaborations", we tackle the discomfort that might arise when engaging with people of different languages, and Nawal emphasizes the critical need to dispel biases that...
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Episode 76 | Literacy for All w/ Shawna Coppola
In this thought-provoking conversation, we are joined by the remarkable Shawna Coppola, the author of "Literacy for All: A Framework for Anti-Oppressive Teaching". Shawna is a seasoned expert in the field of child and...
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Episode 75 | Teaching Black History in K-3 w/ Dawnavyn James
In this enlightening episode titled "Teaching Black History in K-3," we're joined by the inspiring Dawnavyn James, an educator who brings Black history to the youngest of learners through song, storytelling, and...
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