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Dr. Diane's Adventures in LearningEmpowering Little Justice Leaders with Dr. Shelby KretzSend us a textHow do we shape tomorrow's social justice champions today! Join us as Dr. Shelby Kretz, founder of Little Justice Leaders, reveals how empathy, storytelling, and education can ignite the transformative power of young voices in a divided world. Don't miss this chance to be inspired by the leaders of tomorrow, today.Summary: Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Shelby Kretz, founder of Little Justice Leaders. We delve into the crucial role of social justice education in creating a just and equitable society. Dr. Kretz shares her journey f...
2025-10-0823 min
Educational Equity EmancipationEpisode 145: Raising Little Justice Leaders: Empowering Children Through Social AwarenessSend us a textDr. Almitra Berry sits down with Dr. Shelby Kretz, founder of Little Justice Leaders, to explore the transformative power of social justice education for elementary-aged children. With a Ph.D. in Education from UCLA and over a decade of experience, Dr. Kretz shares how her organization equips educators and parents with resources to teach kids about equity, inclusion, and justice. Discover why starting these conversations early is crucial, how biases form at a young age, and practical strategies for fostering empathy and critical thinking in classrooms and homes. Whether you're an educator, parent...
2025-04-2131 minEducational Equity EmancipationEpisode 145: Raising Little Justice Leaders: Empowering Children Through Social AwarenessSend us a textDr. Almitra Berry sits down with Dr. Shelby Kretz, founder of Little Justice Leaders, to explore the transformative power of social justice education for elementary-aged children. With a Ph.D. in Education from UCLA and over a decade of experience, Dr. Kretz shares how her organization equips educators and parents with resources to teach kids about equity, inclusion, and justice. Discover why starting these conversations early is crucial, how biases form at a young age, and practical strategies for fostering empathy and critical thinking in classrooms and homes. Whether you're an educator, parent...
2025-04-2131 min
Education On Fire - Sharing creative and inspiring learning in our schoolsThe Future of Education: Rethinking Traditional MethodsThe discourse surrounding the transformative potential of education is vividly illustrated through the explorations presented in the recent series of Education on Fire. Each episode immerses the listener in the innovative methodologies employed by a myriad of educators who ardently advocate for systemic change as well as individual empowerment. The concept of backward design, championed by Dr. James Mannion, is a focal point in this series, wherein educators are encouraged to define desired outcomes prior to identifying effective methodologies to achieve such goals. This paradigm shift not only challenges the conventional notions of educational reform but also...
2025-03-1031 min
The Out of the Trenches PodcastEpisode #343: Dr. Shelby Kretz Dr. Shelby Kretz is the creator of Little Justice Leaders, an organization that provides social justice education resources for educators and families. Shelby earned her Ph.D. in Education from UCLA, and her research explores social justice education at the elementary school level. Over the past decade, Shelby has worked with thousands of parents, teachers, and school leaders to bring social justice education to elementary aged kids.
Find Shelby online:
Get her free guide for talking to kids about difficult current events! https://view.flodesk.com/pages/621d377d78ab99224ea6dddc
https://l...
2025-03-0619 minEducation On Fire - Sharing creative and inspiring learning in our schoolsNavigating Tough Conversations: Shelby Kretz on Talking Social Justice with KidsDr. Shelby Kretz is the creator of Little Justice Leaders, an organization that provides social justice education resources for educators and families. Shelby earned her Ph.D. in Education from UCLA, and her research explores social justice education at the elementary school level. Over the past decade, Shelby has worked with thousands of parents, teachers, and school leaders to bring social justice education to elementary aged kids.She emphasizes that biases begin to form as early as three years old, making it crucial for educators and parents to have resources that support age-appropriate conversations about complex topics...
2025-01-2044 min
Heart to Heart with AbagabaDr. Shelby Kretz: Expert on Social Justice EducationDr. Shelby Kretz is the creator of Little Justice Leaders, an organization that provides social justice education resources for educators and families. Little Justice Leaders offers a monthly subscription box for parents and teachers that provides resources each month to learn about social justice. Little Justice Leaders has sent over 18,000 learning kits to parents and teachers around the world. Shelby earned her Ph.D. in Education from UCLA, and her research explores social justice education at the elementary school level. Over the past decade, Shelby has worked with thousands of parents, teachers, and...
2024-12-0524 min
Teaching Channel TalksTeaching Social Justice to Shape Young Minds (w/Dr. Shelby Kretz)How can we introduce social justice topics to young learners in a meaningful way? In this episode of Teaching Channel Talks, Dr. Wendy Amato sits down with Dr. Shelby Kretz, founder of Little Justice Leaders, to discuss the importance of teaching social justice at the elementary level. Discover how Little Justice Leaders’ curated educational boxes empower teachers and parents to guide children in understanding diversity, inclusion, and other significant themes. As she reflects on her own journey, Dr. Kretz explains how early exposure to justice paves the way for impactful, lifelong change in communities.Resources for Continued Lear...
2024-11-1320 min
Parenting on the Spectrum#227 - Teaching Social Justice to Kids: Insights from Dr. Shelby Kretz on Parenting and EducationHow can you empower your children to become thoughtful leaders in a diverse world through everyday conversations about social justice?
In an increasingly complex world, many parents are eager to raise children who are not only aware of social issues but also equipped to engage thoughtfully with them. You may feel overwhelmed by the challenge of discussing topics like social justice and critical race theory with your kids, unsure of how to approach these conversations effectively. This episode of the *Parenting with Confidence* podcast addresses this pressing concern by offering practical insights from Dr. Shelby Kretz, the...
2024-10-1743 min
Voices of Your Village297- Empowering Kids with Social Justice Education with Dr. Shelby Kretz, Ph.D.You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today we get to dive in with Dr. Shelby Kretz to chat about empowering kids with social justice education. Dr. Shelby Kretz is the creator of Little Justice Leaders, an organization that provides social justice education resources for educators and families. Little Justice Leaders offers a monthly subscription for parents and teachers that provides resources each month to learn about social justice. Little Justice Leaders has sent over 17 ,000 learning kits to parents and teachers around the world, and Shelby earned her Ph.D. in education from UCLA, and her dissertation explored...
2024-08-151h 12
Educator Forever96. Teaching About Social Justice with Shelby Kretz of Little Justice LeadersDr. Shelby Kretz is the creator of Little Justice Leaders, an organization that provides social justice education resources for families, educators, and schools. Shelby earned her Ph.D. in Education from UCLA, and her research explores social justice education at the elementary school level. Over the past decade, Shelby has worked with thousands of parents, teachers, and school leaders to bring social justice education to elementary aged kids.In this episode, we discuss the importance of addressing biases at an early age and some tips for running a small education business.For all links and...
2024-08-1430 min
Developing Tomorrow's Leaders with Coach T®Raising Justice Leaders: Dr. Shelby Kretz on Social Justice Education for KidsJoin us for an insightful episode of the Developing Tomorrow's Leaders podcast featuring Dr. Shelby Kretz, the visionary behind Little Justice Leaders. With a Ph.D. in Education from UCLA, Dr. Kretz has dedicated her career to integrating social justice education into elementary learning environments. Her organization, Little Justice Leaders, has empowered parents and teachers worldwide by providing over 17,000 learning kits designed to foster awareness and understanding of social justice issues.
In this episode, Dr. Kretz discusses the importance of introducing social justice concepts to young learners, the impact of these teachings on children’s...
2024-07-1738 min
All Things MontessoriEncouraging Curiosity about Social Justice with Shelby KretzDr. Shelby Kretz is back on the podcast! Rachel and Shelby talk all about Little Justice Leader's new digital resource, how to have hard conversations with children, and how to move past shame and embrace curiosity when learning about social justice. Join the LJL Community! https://littlejusticeleaders.thinkific.com/bundles/little-justice-leaders-communityhttps://littlejusticeleaders.com/
2024-07-1231 min
Famous Interviews with Joe DiminoSocial Justice Educator Dr. Shelby KretzWelcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Social Justice Educator Dr. Shelby Kretz .. She is the creator of Little Justice Leaders, an organization that provides social justice education resources for educators and families. Little Justice Leaders offers a monthly subscription box for parents and teachers that provides resources each month to learn about social justice. Little Justice Leaders has sent over 17,000 learning kits to parents and teachers around the world. Shelby earned her Ph.D. in Education from UCLA, and her research explores social justice education at th...
2024-06-2026 min
Ripples of Radical GenerosityEmpowering the Next Generation of Leaders with Shelby Kretz of Little Justice Leaders"It becomes this really fun conversation where the kids are learning and exploring alongside you. Because so many of us are still learning about these topics and unlearning every day.”
In this episode, hear from Shelby Kretz, founder of Coralus Venture Little Justice Leaders. Shelby joins Coralus Development Guide Loren Walsh to discuss her journey to becoming an entrepreneur and how her company empowers the next generation of social justice leaders through monthly subscription box learning resources.
They also discuss:
Shelby's motivation to start Little Justice Leaders following the 2016 election
Th...
2024-04-1214 min
Teach Better TalkTeaching social justice - one box at a time. With Shelby Kretz of Little Justice Leaders⏰ Rise and Shine with "Teach Better Today": Your Daily Morning Show at 7am ET! ⭐
Are you ready to kickstart your day with a burst of inspiration and valuable insights? We're thrilled to present "Teach Better Today," a dynamic daily morning show designed to support educators like you in reaching every single student in your classroom.
Tune in every weekday morning Monday - Friday at 7am ET, as we bring you an engaging livestream packed with practical content, expert tips, and inspiring stories. Hosted by a team of passionate educators, this...
2024-02-2824 min
'Kindness Is' Podcast by Kind CottonKindness is Nurturing Justice: A Conversation with Little Justice Leaders Founder, Shelby KretzIn this episode of The Kindness Is Podcast Kaitlin interviews Shelby Kretz, the creator of Little Justice Leaders, discussing the vital role of social justice education for children. They explore the challenges of misinformation, the impact of book bans, and the power of fostering critical thinking in young minds. Shelby shares insights on kindness as a catalyst for justice and expresses hope for a future where diversity and representation prevail.Little Justice Leaders: https://littlejusticeleaders.com/Quotes"I work in education, and I was working on my PhD in education at UCLA...
2023-12-1032 min
A Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnTeaching Kids Financial Justice with Shelby KretzLittle Justice Leaders founder Shelby Kretz joins us to talk about how exactly to teach children about social justice issues, the ways education has suddenly become "grooming," and what different ages of kids take in about inequality, class, and capitalism.This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. MontsEdited by Diane KangPost-Production Sound by Coco LlorensAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2023-08-2942 min
The ThoughtStretchers PodcastCreating Little Social Justice Leaders?Drew Perkins talks with Shelby Kretz, founder of Little Justice Leaders, about her work and thinking to help engage teachers and parents in conversations and activities to learn about social justice issues with kids in grades K-8th. Click To View Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode
2023-04-261h 09
From The Basement UpShelby Kretz - Little Justice LeadersLittle Justice Leaders was created to educate and spark conversation, in schools or at home, about social topics affecting our society today. Little Justice Leaders founder, Shelby Kretz, found a way for families and teachers to begin these sometimes-heavy discussions, in a more approachable way.
Shelby’s goal is to make these large-scale societal topics, something that we can begin to address and process in a secure environment with helpful tools. Little Justice Leaders have an amazing team behind their organization, and they are doing great work. We are excited to have Shelby on for an episode of...
2023-04-2434 min
Imagine Belonging at WorkBuilding Future Justice Leaders with Shelby KretzGrow the #BelongingMovement by Empowering a Generation of Little Justice Leaders with Shelby Kretz Public schools across the U.S. have served as the decisive testing ground for some of the most contentious social and political issues. Everything from mask mandates and teachings about racial justice, to the discussion of LGBTQ+ rights, and the opportunity for transgender athletes to participate in sports – these flash points have emboldened a movement demanding a return to parental rights at the expense of exposing students to different people, beliefs, and cultures that can help them unpack their own conflicting be...
2022-12-0939 min
Hope & Hard PillsLittle Justice Leaders with Shelby KretzShelby Kretz is an educational researcher at UCLA and creator of Little Justice Leaders subscription box. Little Justice Leaders is a monthly box for parents and teachers of elementary school students, which provides resources each month to learn about a new topic of social justice.In This Episode:You can keep up with Little Justice Leaders on the website, Instagram, and Facebook.You can pre-order Andre's book All The White Friends I Couldn't Keep. Sign up for Andre's Hope & Hard Pills Newsletter at his website. Catch up with Andre on Twitter, Instagram, & F...
2022-03-1920 min
Stepping Into Truth: Conversations on Social Justice and How We Get FreeNurturing Future Justice Leaders with Shelby KretzShelby Kretz
In the midst of this awakening, in the larger community, to the systemic injustices in our society we've heard a lot about "wokeness". What if instead of people having to get woke in adulthood we raised children who were aware of and sensitive to social justice issues from the beginning?
Imagine if, instead of coming to this work as adults, we had all come to it as children. What might the world look like if we didn't have to fight for the rights of people of color, of LGBTQIA+ people, for or a...
2021-10-2635 minAll Things MontessoriSocial Justice with Shelby KretzThis week, Rachel sits down with Shelby Kretz, founder of Little Justice Leaders, a company that helps teachers and parents talk about all issues revolving social justice. Check out Little Justice Leaders!https://littlejusticeleaders.com/Join us on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/allthingsmontessori?fan_landing=tr
2021-10-1226 min
The Balanced Educator Podcast: Education | Mindfulness | Growth Mindset143. How to Talk to Kids About Complex Social Justice Issues with Shelby Kretz from Little Justice Leaders
How can we talk to kids about complex social justice issues in an age-appropriate way… And without watering down the realities of the issues?
Oftentimes, kids have no issue understanding and being comfortable with these concepts. It’s often adults who need help to facilitate conversations.
So how can adults get to the point where they feel comfortable talking about really important issues with kids: topics like racism, sexism, human rights, and all the intersections that lie within?
In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we’ve invited Shelby Kretz to teach us how...
2021-10-1137 min
Parenting ForwardLittle Justice Leaders w/ Shelby KretzBy now you should know that the goal of this podcast is to help you raise conscious citizens. What you may not know is how to actually do that. Raising conscious citizens sounds like a lot of work. Not only do we have to re-parent ourselves with consciousness but we then have to find the exact right words to say to our kids regarding citizenship and justice. If this is something you struggle with, I have a fantastic gift for you today. Shelby Kretz, the founder of Little Justice Leaders, is joining us in this episode.
2021-08-0229 min
The DashEP 201 Little Justice Leaders with Shelby KretzAre we directly educating young people about social justice?
In this episode, let's hear Shelby talk about how social justice is as important as academic education and how it's cohesive with SEL.
Time stamps:
2:01 - Little Justice Leaders
8:01 - Social Justice
12:01 - Being Open
16:20 - Cohesive Approach
19:24 - Asset Based
2021-06-0722 min
Identity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"Little Justice Leaders" (Shelby Kretz)In this episode, we're honored to have Shelby Kretz come on the show to talk about her personal journey in education, her doctoral work in social justice at UCLA, the founding of her company, Little Justice Leaders, and so much more! To learn more about Shelby’s work, you can visit the Little Justice Leaders website at www.littlejusticeleaders.com or you can connect with her on Instagram (@littlejusticeleaders) & Twitter (@JusticeLeaders).
BIO: Shelby Kretz is an educational researcher at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and the creator of the Little Justice Leaders subscription box. Little Justic...
2020-12-1754 min
Cylinder Radio13. TEACHING SOCIAL JUSTICE WITH EDUCATOR AND UCLA STUDENT SHELBY KRETZIn this episode Will sits down with teacher and doctoral student Shelby Kretz. Shelby has taught for many years and currently operates "Little Justice Leaders"- an educational service aimed at introducing social justice concepts to early childhood education. Will and Shelby dive into the complicated nuance of the "Social Justice Movement" and attempt to find common ground in the hopes of creating better educational opportunities for all children in America. Continue the discussion on our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/cylinderradio Follow Will on Instagram @WillReusch Contact us via em...
2019-03-2655 min