Traditional curriculum does not situate Black youth in a positive light and Kaya Henderson is on a quest to do something about it. Kaya is perhaps best known for serving as Chancellor of DC Public Schools from 2010-2016 and as the co-host of “Pod Save the People” podcast. Now, she is the co-founder and CEO of Reconstruction, a technology company … Read More
Strategy Hack: Digital Literacy and Civil Engagement w Meagan Heard
Show Notes: Start of interview 1:30 Students are very engaged with what’s happening around them 2:25 Validating a plurality of perspectives 3:55 Discussing tribalism with the students 6:46 How to have productive conversations in the classroom 8:05 Addressing when what is taught comes into conflict with what students hear from home 10:35 Teaching students to assess a source (digital literacy) … Read More
Activating Agency to Grow Readers
Why do so many teenagers hate reading? Renowned author and Literacy advocate Penny Kittle believes it has everything to do with a lack of “book love” and that teachers have the capacity to ignite it. On the episode, she connects with Natalie to discuss how to expose students to a wide variety of books, conference to unlock the reading life, … Read More
Decolonization, Love and Witnessing at Mill Bay Nature School (Cayla Brown & Kim Ondrik)
In the simplest of terms, decolonization means moving from a triangle to a circle. From a hierarchy to a community. In the episode, Natalie joins the Head Learner of the Mill Bay Nature School, Kim Ondrik, and the Smuqw’a’ (middle years) Clan Leader, Cayla Brown, to learn how they are building a decolonized school together through love and witnessing. Show … Read More
Strategy Hack: Processing Speed (w Erin Ellis)
https://educrushpod.com/ This week we’re talking strategy. How we can we best help students who struggle with processing speed? When our students encounter difficulties, it can be heart breaking but how can we help students to reach their potential? Our guest Erin Ellis goes over strategies for our students to shine. View full show notes here! Erin on LinkedIn Erin Ellis … Read More
