Talking to Young Kids About Racial & Social Justice with April Brown

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If you’ve been paying attention this past year, you’ve noticed that it wasn’t until multiple tragedies in the Black community that a large amount of white individuals actually started to acknowledge these systems of racism and oppression. But what if they were taught to be aware of these issues much sooner in life? In this episode, trauma-informed specialist, writer, curricular … Read More

What did my students think of my remote teaching during COVID?

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This episode, I dive in to the feedback I receive from student’s after my first semester of remote teaching. I address some of the challenges and new methods that came up in the virtual classroom and share how I will refine the process for the future.   Like what you hear? Share!   Episode links: Lindsay can be found on: … Read More

Beyond “Performative Partnership” with Afrika Afeni Mills

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In this episode, I got to talk with Afrika Afeni Mills. She is the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with BetterLesson, and an Education Consultant. I’m so excited for you to hear our conversation today which talks about a variety of things including Rudine Sims Bishop’s Windows & Mirrors strategy as well as what she’s been calling “performative partnership.” … Read More

What is Teachership?

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  Ten episodes in, and I’m finally sharing what exactly teachership is! Christina Steinbacher-Reed and Sam A. Rotella coined this term in 2015. In this solo show, I share how they define teachership, and how you can help it come to life in your school.   Like what you hear? Share!   Episode Links: Lindsay can be found on: LinkedIn: … Read More

The Power of Mentors with Annalisa Holcombe

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  Annalisa Holcombe talks to me about how to set up effective student mentoring programs, why we should all have our own personal Board of Directors, and how we can live into our values at work.   Like what you hear? Share!   Want more? Follow me on: LinkedIn: @lindsaybethlyons Instagram: @lindsaybethlyons Twitter: @lindsayblyons Episode Links: Read episode transcript  here.  … Read More