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Episode 90 | A Lesson on the N-Word w/ Lorena Germán
Today’s episode ventures into a highly sensitive and challenging discussion. Roberto and Lorena Germán tackle the complex and controversial topic surrounding the N-word, particularly within an educational...
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Episode 89 | What is the White Gaze? w/ Lorena Germán
In this episode of Our Classroom, Roberto and Lorena delve into the concept of the White gaze and its impact. Lorena provides a comprehensive discussion on Toni Morrison's concept of the White gaze, which essentially...
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Episode 88 | Telling the Whole Story w/ Lorena Germán
In this episode of Our Classroom, Roberto and Lorena Germán discuss the workshop "Telling the Whole Story: Best Practices Using Data," which aims to challenge the way data is used in schools. Lorena explains the...
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Episode 87 | Should Students Have Cell Phones in Class?
In this episode of Our Classroom, Roberto explores the hot topic of banning cell phones in schools. Drawing from his experience as a former school principal, he presents both sides of the argument and delves into the...
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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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