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Dr. Gholdy Muhammad, Genius and Joy
Dr. Gholdy Muhammad is the John Corbally Endowed Professor of Literacy, Language, and Culture at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She has previously served as a classroom teacher, literacy specialist, school district administrator, curriculum director, and school board president. She studies Black historical excellence in education, intending to reframe curriculum and instruction today. Dr. Muhammad’s scholarship has appeared in leading academic journals and books. She has also received numerous national awards and is the author of the best-selling books Cultivating Genius and Unearthing Joy. She also co-authored the book Black Girls’ Literacies. Her Culturally and Historically Responsive Educ...
2026-01-31
25 min
Only One Mic Podcast
When Education feels like Freedom with Dr. Gholdy Muhammad
Send us a textIn this episode of I sit down with Dr. Gholdy Muhammad — scholar, educator, and author of Cultivating Genius and Unearthing Joy. From her roots teaching in Gary, Indiana, to shaping national education policy, Dr. Muhammad breaks down what it really means to teach to the soul — centering identity, intellect, criticality, and joy in every lesson.We dive deep into how culturally and historically responsive teaching can transform classrooms, communities, and futures. Forget the buzzwords — this is about education that liberates.
2025-10-16
1h 18
Leading Voices in Education
S2E6: Dr. Gholdy Muhammad - The Power of Joy & Culturally Responsive Teaching in Education
In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Gholdy Muhammad shares her journey into culturally responsive education, emphasizing the importance of identity, joy, and the five pursuits of education. She discusses practical strategies for teachers to explore and affirm student identities while fostering a joyful learning environment. Gholdy highlights the need for educators to reconnect with their own histories and the histories of their students to create a more inclusive and empowering educational experience.
2025-10-07
35 min
Too Dope Teachers and a Mic
🎙️ Throwback: “Artist in the Industry” with Dr. Gholdy Muhammad
🎙️ Episode 102 (Throwback): “Artist in the Industry” with Dr. Gholdy Muhammad Originally aired in 2021 — Revisited in 2025 In this powerful conversation, Gerardo Muñoz and Kevin Adams sit down with Dr. Gholdy Muhammad, author of Cultivating Genius: An Equity Framework for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy. Together, they explore how teaching rooted in Black literary history, collectivism, and joy can transform classrooms into spaces of liberation, not compliance. Dr. Muhammad breaks down her five pursuits of learning — identity, skills, intellectualism, criticality, and joy — and explains how these pursuits emerged from 19th-century Black literary societies that defined learning...
2025-10-05
00 min
Too Dope Teachers and a Mic
Throwback: Episode 102 with THE Gholdy Muhammad!
Back in the wake of COVID quarantine, we were graced with the wisdom of Dr. Gholdy Muhammad!????️ Episode 102 (Throwback): “Artist in the Industry” with Dr. Gholdy Muhammad Originally aired in 2021 — Revisited in 2025In this powerful conversation, Gerardo Muñoz and Kevin Adams sit down with Dr. Gholdy Muhammad, author of Cultivating Genius: An Equity Framework for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy. Together, they explore how teaching rooted in Black literary history, collectivism, and joy can transform classrooms into spaces of liberation, not compliance.Dr. Muhammad breaks down her five purs...
2025-10-05
00 min
The Culture-Centered Classroom
S6.E1 - Tired of Buzzwords? The compelling Truth About Equity in Action
In this episode, we dive into the core theme of our season: moving beyond the buzzwords of equity and into tangible action. We explore the powerful idea that what we do, not just what we say, defines who we are. Our discussion is rooted in the words of James Baldwin, Gholdy Muhammad, and the timeless message of Martin Niemöller's poem.Key TakeawaysIntegrity in Action: True integrity is what we do when no one is watching. We discussed how this applies to educators and leaders who are committed to advocating for their students behind closed d...
2025-09-17
15 min
The Cult of Pedagogy Podcast
257: Bringing Joy into Our Schools: A Conversation with Gholdy Muhammad
We're living in troubling times. When you're surrounded by so much chaos and confusion, it can be hard to figure out where to put your focus and energy. At a time like this, it might not make sense to talk about joy, but that's what were going to do in this episode. My guest is Dr. Gholdy Muhammad, author of the book Cultivating Genius and the 2023 follow-up, Unearthing Joy. We sat down to talk about about why joy is essential in our lives and in our teaching practice. She shares how to bring more joy into your...
2025-08-18
1h 00
The Integrated Schools Podcast
Unearthing Joy: Gholdy Muhammad on Teaching with Love
"If we're not centering children’s humanity through love, there's no strategy, no professional book or instructional method in the world that can prepare the teacher to elevate the child." - Dr. Gholdy MuhammadIdentity, skills, intellectualism, criticality, and joy. These are the five pursuits that Dr. Gholdy Muhammad argues are key to education. Our educational system focuses most of its attention on skills while often overlooking the other pursuits to the detriment of all kids. All people need to know who they are and whose they are, need to put the knowledge they gain into action...
2025-04-30
54 min
One Voice in CS Podcast
12 [Interview] One Voice in CS- Dr. Gholdy Muhammad
12 [Interview] One Voice in CS- Dr. Gholdy Muhammad by CSTA Equity Fellows
2024-12-23
10 min
Future Learning Design Podcast
Unearthing Joy in Education - A Conversation with Dr Gholdy Muhammad
Keeping educational experiences alive, responsive and moving with our young people is a key piece of what the best educators do, even more impressive as it is often in stark contrast to the rigid, static institutions in which they live, work and learn. This week it’s such a pleasure to be talking with Dr Gholdy Muhammad whose amazing work on Historically Responsive Literacies supports teachers in creating spaces for mutual empowerment, confidence, and self-reliance in students. Her elaboration of the five pursuits of curriculum is a fantastic framework for enabling young people to both critically and joyfully read th...
2024-10-27
37 min
Getting Smart Podcast
Dr. Gholnecsar Muhammad on Joy within Education
This episode of the Getting Smart Podcast is sponsored by Mrs. Wordsmith, learn more at mrswordsmith.com and save 15% on your order by entering discount code GETTINGSMART15 at checkout, (edited) On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Shawnee Caruthers is joined by Dr. Gholnecsar Muhammad. You might know her as Gholdy. Dr. Muhammad is an associate professor of curriculum and instruction at the University of Illinois Chicago. She is the author of the essential 2020 book "Cultivating Genius: An Equity Framework for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy," and the 2023 book, "Unearthing Joy: A Guide to Culturally and Hist...
2024-06-19
31 min
Equity Unlocked
All Students Are Geniuses feat. Dr. Gholdy Muhammad
On this episode of Equity Unlocked Dr. Muhammad Khalifa and Dr. Gholdy Muhammad discuss the importance of school leaders recognizing the genius that already exists within students and the joy that they innately deserve. Resources: Culturally Responsive School Leadership : https://a.co/d/ezc8OUD Unearthing Joy: A Guide to Culturally and Historically Responsive Teaching and Learning : https://amzn.to/451jHO6 Learn more about Culturally Responsive School Leadership: https://www.crsli.org Genius & Joy Academy in August: https://members.crsli.org/geniusandjoy
2024-05-29
24 min
edWebcasts
Q&A with Dr. Gholdy Muhammad: Culturally Responsive Instruction Series
This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Scholastic Education Solutions.The webinar recording can be accessed here.Join Scholastic’s Dr. Amanda Alexander for a lively discussion with Dr. Gholdy Muhammad, who shares her insights and strategies for implementing culturally responsive instruction in the classroom. They also explore the significance of honoring diverse perspectives and cultural backgrounds, emphasizing how joy can transform school curricula and foster inclusive learning communities.Educators leave this edWeb podcast with:Practical strategies to implement culturally responsive teaching practices that cater to the diverse needs of all studentsEffective methods to cu...
2024-05-16
1h 01
State of Ed Podcast
Ep. 58: Ode to Joy
Back together for the first time since defending their doctoral dissertations, Marc and Nick sit down with Dr. Gholdy Muhammad to discuss her fantastic new book, Unearthing Joy. Dr. Muhammad is a professor of Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on literacy, language, and culture at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She has served as a classroom teacher, literacy specialist, school district administrator, curriculum director, and school board president. Her scholarship has appeared in leading academic journals and books. Dr. Muhammad's Culturally and Historically Responsive Education Model has...
2024-02-17
42 min
State of Ed Podcast
Ep. 58: Ode to Joy
Back together for the first time since defending their doctoral dissertations, Marc and Nick sit down with Dr. Gholdy Muhammad to discuss her fantastic new book, Unearthing Joy. Dr. Muhammad is a professor of Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on literacy, language, and culture at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She has served as a classroom teacher, literacy specialist, school district administrator, curriculum director, and school board president. Her scholarship has appeared in leading academic journals and books. Dr. Muhammad's Culturally and Historically Responsive Education Model has...
2024-02-17
42 min
The Culture-Centered Classroom
S4.E7 - Unearthing Joy: A Conversation on Justice, Equity, and Liberation w/ Dr. Gholdy Muhammad
Join me in welcoming Dr. Gholdy Muhammad-Jackson to the podcast for an inspiring conversation about the intersection of joy, justice, equity, and liberation. Dr. Gholdy Muhammad-Jackson (she/her) is the author of the books "Cultivating Genius: An Equity Framework for Culturally & Historically Responsive Literacy" and "Unearthing Joy: A Guide to Culturally & Historically Responsive Teaching and Learning". If you are interested in connecting with Dr. Muhammad-Jackson, you can find her: Hill Pedagogies - https://hillpedagogies.com/ Instagram - @gholdym LinkedIN - Dr. Gholdy Muhammad Mentioned in thi...
2023-11-29
52 min
NWP Radio
The Write Time with Gholdy Muhammad and Stacey Joy
Dr. Muhammad is an Associate Professor of Literacy, Language, and Culture at the University of Illinois at Chicago, and she has previously served as a classroom teacher, literacy specialist, school district administrator, curriculum director, and school board president. She studies Black historical excellence in education, intending to reframe curriculum and instruction today. Dr. Muhammad’s scholarship has appeared in leading academic journals and books. She has also received numerous national awards and is the author of the best-selling book, Cultivating Genius: An Equity Model for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy. She also co-authored Black girls’ literacies: An Edited Volume. Her ne...
2023-11-02
49 min
NWP Radio
The Write Time with Gholdy Muhammad and Stacey Joy
Dr. Muhammad is an Associate Professor of Literacy, Language, and Culture at the University of Illinois at Chicago, and she has previously served as a classroom teacher, literacy specialist, school district administrator, curriculum director, and school board president. She studies Black historical excellence in education, intending to reframe curriculum and instruction today. Dr. Muhammad’s scholarship has appeared in leading academic journals and books. She has also received numerous national awards and is the author of the best-selling book, Cultivating Genius: An Equity Model for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy. She also co-authored Black girls’ literacies: An Edited Volume. Her newest...
2023-11-02
49 min
All of the Above Podcast
#107 - Unearthing joy amid troubling times w/ Dr. Gholdy Muhammad!!
Back for a second time! The illustriously dope Dr. Gholdy Muhammad comes back to All of the Above today to fill us in on all the wonderful things that she’s been up to since her first appearance a few years ago. Then, she serves up a lesson on the importance of joy in education! Gholdy breaks down her latest work, Unearthing Joy, and helps us explore what the concept of joy means and what role it should play in teaching and learning, especially at a time of heightened right-wing attacks on education. But first, Jeff and Manuel take a...
2023-09-23
1h 26
To the Classroom: Conversations with Researchers & Educators
15. Dr. Gholdy Muhammad -- Including Identity, Skills, Knowledge, Criticality, and Joy in a Literacy Instructional Framework
Today I welcome Dr. Gholdy Muhammad. She’ll teach us about the importance of including qualitative research, her studies of the Black Literary Societies of the 1800s, and how that research has inspired her instructional framework which includes identity, skills, knowledge, criticality and joy. In the second half of the episode I’ll be joined by my colleagues Angie, Emily, Lea, and Jerry for a conversation about practical strategies and takeaways for the classroom. ***To learn more about Jennifer Serravallo, find transcripts, and learn more about this podcast: www.jenniferserravallo.comUnearthing Joy, Dr...
2023-05-29
42 min
Writing & Literacies On Air
Written Literacies and Joy (Inspired by Gholdy Muhammad)
Check out our latest @writinglit Inquiring Minds Podcast episode on Written Literacies and Joy inspired by the work of Dr. Gholdy Muhammad, where our guests Dr. Sakeena Everett, Dr. Tyana Vasquez-Smith, Barrett Rosser and Kirsten Burke Smith share their work and how these literacies are being used in practice. [Playlist Inspired by the Group: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/460LCn48ifQjJw4a5JToOq?si=fc32603a22bd4129]
2023-04-10
54 min
Time for Teachership
105. Genius, Justice, and Joy with Dr. Gholnecsar Muhammad
In today's episode with special guest educator and author Dr. Gholnecsar Muhammad, Lindsay discusses her forthcoming book "Unearthing Joy", which is the sequel to "Cultivating Genius" and provides a practical guide for putting culturally and historically responsive education into curricular practice. Liked this episode? Rate, review, and share! Get In Touch With Dr. Gholnecsar Muhammad: Email: hillpedagogies@gmail.com Instagram: @gholdy.m Twitter: @gholdy.m Get Your Episode Freebie & More Resources On My Website: https://www.lindsaybethlyons.com/blog/105 Lindsay's Links: LinkedIn: @lindsaybethlyons Instagram: @lindsaybethlyons Facebook Group: Time for Teachership
2023-03-07
34 min
Teaching STEM #4Real
15. Cultivating Joy in STEM with Dr. Gholdy Muhammad
Welcome back to season two of Teaching STEM #4Real! Today, we are excited to welcome Dr. Gholnecsar (Gholdy) Muhammad to the podcast! Dr. Gholdy Muhammad is an Associate Professor of Literacy, Language, and Culture at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She has previously served as a classroom teacher, literacy specialist, school district administrator, curriculum director, and school board president. She studies Black historical excellence in education, intending to reframe curriculum and instruction today. Dr. Muhammad’s scholarship has appeared in leading academic journals and books. She has also received numerous national awards and is the author of...
2023-02-21
37 min
Teaching and Learning: Theory vs. Practice
Discussing Book Banning with Camille Auguste
In this episode, we talk to Camille Auguste about book censorship and book banning trends. Ms. Auguste stresses the importance of self-reflection and really knowing our students to better connect with their needs. We also discuss partnerships with parents to encourage rich conversations about curriculum. Ms. Auguste is inspired by the works and philosophies of revolutionary individuals such as James Baldwin, Paulo Freire, Gholdy Muhammad, Assata Shakur, Gloria Ladson-Billings, Muhammad Ali, and Bettina Love, to name a few.
2023-02-10
52 min
Teaching and Learning: Theory vs. Practice
Honoring Historical Identities in the Classroom and Beyond with Dr. Gholdy Muhammad
In this episode, we talk to Dr. Gholdy Muhammad about her book Cultivating Genius: An Equity Framework for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy. She shares the importance of knowing and honoring one’s own and the students’ historical identities. We also discuss the practical applications for this framework in and outside of education, as well as her inspiration for writing this book.
2023-02-02
47 min
The Chey and Pav Show: Teachers Talking Teaching
Dr. Gholdy Muhammad: Unearthing Joy - 121
In Episode 121, Chey and Pav speak with Dr. Gholnecsar (Gholdy) Muhammad, author of "Cultivating Genius: An Equity Framework for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy" as well as her newest release, "Unearthing Joy: A Guide to Culturally and Historically Responsive Curriculum and Instruction." Dr. Muhammad talks to Chey and Pav about the origins of the framework, the importance of Black literary societies on present and future education, and the connections between Joy and Hope. Truly and engaging and inspiring conversation, you will take away so many meaningful nuggets. Tune in to the interview starting at minute 9:23. Wa...
2023-01-25
1h 14
The Chey and Pav Show
Dr. Gholdy Muhammad: Unearthing Joy - 121
In Episode 121, Chey and Pav speak with Dr. Gholnecsar (Gholdy) Muhammad, author of "Cultivating Genius: An Equity Framework for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy" as well as her newest release, "Unearthing Joy: A Guide to Culturally and Historically Responsive Curriculum and Instruction." Dr. Muhammad talks to Chey and Pav about the origins of the framework, the importance of Black literary societies on present and future education, and the connections between Joy and Hope. Truly and engaging and inspiring conversation, you will take away so many meaningful nuggets. Tune in to the interview starting at minute 9:23. Want to know more about Dr...
2023-01-25
1h 14
Math Chat
#37 Happy Classroom in 5 Joyful Lessons from Dr. Gholdy Muhammad
Send a textHappy Classrooms are so needed in this post-pandemic education space. I recently saw Dr. Gholdy Muhammad speak as a keynote at ELeducation National Conference. She shared about infusing JOY in our classrooms... make Happy Classrooms to help our students engage and connect with the content. In this episode we will honestly chat about: Lessons of Joy from Dr. Gholdy Muhammad Easy to implement ideas for a Happy Classroom today! Continue the learning at monamath.com/community monamath.com/ebook monamath.com/discussion to grab your free guide. Find Dr...
2023-01-16
13 min
Unprofessional Development
Ep 155: Gholdy Muhammad is a Joyful Genius
This week, we're releasing a never-before-heard conversation from Shane's days as the host of Ed. In this conversation, Gholdy and Shane talk about Gholdy's experience in education as a student and how important representation is for young people. They also discuss the importance of constructing healthy narratives, both in the present and from a historical viewpoint as well. Finally, Gholdy shares her thoughts on love, joy, and beauty and why all these things need to be central to the education experience. Support Us: Don't forget to like and subscribe, and follow us on Twitter @unprocast and @unprocast_shane Have a fun...
2022-12-27
33 min
We See You, Teacher
The Work ft. Dr. Gholdy Muhammad
Identity. Skill Development. Criticality. Intellectualism. Joy. Imagine if every school environment embraced these pursuits for education and learning; it was my distinct honor to open Season 2 of the We See You, Teacher Podcast with the inspirational Dr. Gholdy Muhammad. In the podcast, she shares her dynamic model, the Historically Responsive Literacy Framework and how it can be leveraged in multiple contexts across the K-12 Spectrum. We learned what inspires her, what brings her joy, and her hopes for the future of education. Link to buy Dr. Muhammad's book: Cultivating Genius https...
2022-11-02
51 min
Building the Black Educator Pipeline
“It’s the Genius for Me” - Empowering Youth Through Education
In this throwback episode from season one of the Building the Black Educator Pipeline Podcast, Dr. Gholdy Muhammad joined the show to break down the rich history of Black educational excellence and how it can help reframe the way we think about curriculum and instruction today. Dr. Gholnecsar (Gholdy) Muhammad is an Associate Professor of Literacy, Language, and Culture at the University of Illinois Chicago, where she studies Black historical excellence within educational communities. Dr. Muhammad’s scholarship has appeared in leading academic journals and books, including Research in the Teaching of English, Urban Education, Journal of Ado...
2022-09-16
58 min
The Teaching from the Couch Podcast
30. Culturally Responsive Teaching in the Digital Classroom Pajama Party
This episode was originally a live session at the Design Your Digital Classroom Summit, but it was so good that I had to share it with as many people as possible! Panelists Kristin Montgomery Brittany Roberts Jocelynn Hubbard Meghan Wells Here are the links to resources that were shared during the episode: Cultivating Genius: An Equity Framework for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy by Gholdy Muhammad Culturally Relevant Pedagogy: Asking a Different Question by Gloria Ladson-Billings The Culture Tree! by Zaretta L. Hammond Teaching on a Reservation by Brittany Roberts (Verlenich) Fol...
2022-08-16
1h 04
The Brya Show
R + R Podcast Episode 8
In this episode we discuss restoration and healing with Dr. Gholnecsar (Gholdy) Muhammad, who is an Associate Professor of Literacy, Language, and Culture at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She studies Black historical excellence within educational communities with goals of reframing curriculum and instruction today. Dr. Muhammad’s scholarship has appeared in leading academic journals and books, including Research in Teaching English, Urban Education, Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy, Language Arts, and Written Communication. Some of her recognitions include the 2014 recipient of the National Council of Teachers of English, Promising New Researcher Award, the 2016 NCTE Ja...
2022-08-15
40 min
Fresh Air At Five
Getting up Earlier is Good - FAAF 81
In this episode, I share my daily reflection posted on Twitter @bryoncar, from July 18 to 22, 2022I reflect on these podcast episode from my listens on the:18th: The Second Question Podcast S2E24 "Mike Earnshaw - Being True to Yourself to be Successful"; ASPIRE to Lead E200 "Celebrating 200 Episodes with Sarah Johnson"19th: The Tom Schimmer Show E77 "Friends like Family | Gholdy Muhammad | Assessing Competencies"20th: Check This Out E149 "Summer Sweats"21st: Got TechEd E116 "24 EdTech Fueled Lesson Openers"22nd: House of EdTech E204 "Easy #EdTech Recs (Pt. 1)"------------------------------Track: Know Mysel...
2022-07-22
30 min
FreshAirAtFive
Getting up Earlier is Good - FAAF 81
In this episode, I share my daily reflection posted on Twitter @bryoncar, from July 18 to 22, 2022 I reflect on these podcast episode from my listens on the: 18th: The Second Question Podcast S2E24 "Mike Earnshaw - Being True to Yourself to be Successful"; ASPIRE to Lead E200 "Celebrating 200 Episodes with Sarah Johnson" 19th: The Tom Schimmer Show E77 "Friends like Family | Gholdy Muhammad | Assessing Competencies" 20th: Check This Out E149 "Summer Sweats" 21st: Got TechEd E116 "24 EdTech Fueled Lesson Openers" 22nd: House of EdTech E204 "Easy #EdTech Recs...
2022-07-22
30 min
The Tom Schimmer Podcast
Friends like Family | Gholdy Muhammad | Assessing Competencies
In Don't @ Me (2:16), Tom reflects after a camping trip about his core group of friends who are more like family. Then, Tom is joined by Gholdy Muhammad (11:51) to discuss her book, "Cultivating Genius, an Equity Framework for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy." Finally, in "Assess THAT with Tom & Nat" (46:40), Tom and special guest Natalie Vardabasso talk about how to assess 21st-century competencies.Gholdy on Twitter: @GholdyMGholdy on Instagram: @gholdym NEW BOOK BY TOM:"Concise Answers to FAQs about Assessment & Grading" UPCOMING PROFESSIONAL LEARNING Grading from the Inside Out...
2022-07-18
1h 05
Assess THAT with Tom & Nat! (Assessment, Feedback, Grading, and Learning)
Friends like Family | Gholdy Muhammad | Assessing Competencies
In Don't @ Me (2:16), Tom reflects after a camping trip about his core group of friends who are more like family. Then, Tom is joined by Gholdy Muhammad (11:51) to discuss her book, "Cultivating Genius, an Equity Framework for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy." Finally, in "Assess THAT with Tom & Nat" (46:40), Tom and special guest Natalie Vardabasso talk about how to assess 21st-century competencies. Gholdy on Twitter: @GholdyM Gholdy on Instagram: @gholdym NEW BOOK BY TOM: "Concise Answers to FAQs about Assessment & Grading" UPCOMING PROFESSIONAL LEARNING Grading from the I...
2022-07-18
1h 05
Ignite EdTech Podcast
June 17 2022 - Episode 97 - Joel Jr Llaban
June 17 2022 - Episode 97The Ignite EdTech Podcast with @mrkempnz1. Introduction2. Question for you - What is your biggest career milestone & what has made you the most proud?3. EdTech Tool of the Week - Remind4. EdTech Tip of the Week - STEM and STEAM5. Interview with Joel Jr Llaban6. Win a prize by going to bit.ly/edtechwin...
2022-06-16
30 min
Rebel Teacher Alliance
Episode 121 - Finding Our TextQuest (S3E21)
Episode 121 - Finding Our TextQuest Hi everyone! As we are winding down the school year, Fabian shares how he is reading a novel with students by doing a TextQuest, how Jamie was inspired by a Well Played episode, and what we are planning for our summer professional reading. Finally, Fabian shares a board game he bought at Star Wars Celebration in our ever popular segment “Whatcha been playin’...?” Join @hofmannedu, @mrsjamiehalsey, and @findingmyaloha each week by subscribing to our podcast and rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts! Leave a short review! Recommend us! Share us!
2022-06-09
44 min
Always A Lesson's Empowering Educators Podcast
264: Teacher Leadership with John Schembari
John Schembari shares about his journey within the education world. He discusses what it takes to be a true teacher leader and how you can leverage past experiences to add value to your teacher leadership journey. Quotables *All quotables are from the interviewee A true leader understands that it’s about empowering the community, not necessarily empowering themselves. We cannot do this alone. It requires all of us to step up and give our best. Educators throughout time have had similar concerns and stress… take comfort in that. You can have all t...
2022-05-02
46 min
Read Into This
S2 E20 Read Into Our LLC Journey
Co-host Beth Lyons welcomes PDSB Teacher-Librarian Jonelle St. Aubyn to the podcast. The two talk about their connection as TLs within a family of schools and the joy and support that comes from meeting together as a teacher-librarian collective. Beth and Jonelle talk about the opportunity they had to present at the superintendent meeting for their family of schools about their journeys within the LLC and how a library learning commons can support the school community. The library and the work done within the library can act as a driving force within a school to help improve pedagogical practices in...
2022-04-23
53 min
Teaching and Learning: Theory vs. Practice
Discussing Book Banning with Camille Auguste
In this episode, we talk to Camille Auguste about book censorship and book banning trends. Ms. Auguste stresses the importance of self-reflection and really knowing our students to better connect with their needs. We also discuss partnerships with parents to encourage rich conversations about curriculum. Ms. Auguste is inspired by the works and philosophies of revolutionary individuals such as James Baldwin, Paulo Freire, Gholdy Muhammad, Assata Shakur, Gloria Ladson-Billings, Muhammad Ali, and Bettina Love, to name a few.
2022-03-26
52 min
Diverseek
Cultivating Culturally Responsive Teaching - Dr. Jadon Waller (Director of DEI and Family Engagement @ Oswego Community Unit School District 308 )
Join us for a conversation with Dr. Jadon Waller to learn more about cultivating Culturally Responsive Teaching with a Holistic approach to DEI at schools.Dr. Waller is passionate about bringing people together and being vulnerable with students, families, and teachers - in order to make a long-lasting impact. To know more, visit diverseek.comDr. Jadon WallerDirector of DEI and Family Engagement @ Oswego Community Unit School District 308Linkedin Profile Notes:Human Library Cultivating Genius: An Equity Fr...
2022-03-14
55 min
Unprofessional Development
Ep 112: Gholdy Muhammad and the Pursuits of Learning
Mealey and Tudisco get the opportunity to talk to the amazing Gholdy Muhammad, an associate professor of Language and Literacy, director of the Urban Literacy Collaborative and Clinic, author, educator, and all around superhero. We discuss how her five pursuits can outperform standards, how to have hard anti-racism conversations, and why the tap water is safe to drink... The best way to learn her five pursuits is through her book, Cultivating Genius: An Equity Framework for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy. Interested in her professional learning? Check out HILL Pedagogies. And, just for fun, this is a miswak-- the 7,000 year old...
2022-02-28
49 min
The Culture-Centered Classroom
S1.E12 - Can you spark joy in your students by creating culturally relevant lessons?
Sparking joy can ignite a curiosity and desire to pursue learning in a new way. In this episode I share three ways that creating Culturally relevant lessons can spark joy in learners of all ages, studying every subject. In this episode I mention: Dr. Gholdy Muhammad's "Cultivating Genius" Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings' "The Dreamkeepers" & "But That's Just Good Teaching!" Do you want me to lead a workshop at your school? Email me at Jocelynn@customteachingsolutions.com Check out my workshops HERE! G...
2022-02-23
13 min
Read Into This
S2 E19 Re-opening the Elementary LLC
Co-host Beth Lyons welcomes three teacher-librarians from the TDSB to talk about the closures/reductions/limitations that were in place in the LLC last year and how the LLC re-opened for students this year. The panel discussed what they are noticing or wondering as students return to the LLC and how that has impacted their goals or plans for this year. (This was recorded in November of 2021 and some of the protocols and policies may have changed in the interim.)Guests- Diana MaliszewskiRole: K-8 TDSB teacher-librarianTwitter: @MzMollyTLLisa LewisRole...
2022-02-13
56 min
Dancing on Desks
Episode 5 | Care is the Antidote
In this episode we talk about self-care—how we do it, why we don’t—and the ways grief, caregiving, and rest are all forms of self-care. First, we speak with Massachusetts-based social worker Adya Lindo, whose primary work during COVID has become supporting school-age youth in their grieving journeys and educators who work with grieving students—even as they’re grieving loss themselves. We also speak with high school English educator Christa Calkins and her newborn Wilder in rural New York during a time of parental leave. She discusses how her journey as a new parent has made her re-exa...
2022-02-04
1h 13
The Culture-Centered Classroom
S1.E3 - 3 Benefits of Creating a Culture-Centered Classroom
If the idea of creating a culture-centered classroom intrigues you, then this is the episode for you! I will break down what a culture-centered classroom is and why it is not only beneficial, but enjoyable for you and your students. Culturally Responsive Pedagogy gurus mentioned on today's episode: Dr. Gloria Ladson Billings Zaretta Hammond Dr. Geneva Gay Dr. Gholdy Muhammad Why Create A Culturally Responsive Classroom I love to talk, so let's start a conversation. Leave a review or connect with me on Instagram @iTeachCustom. Make sure...
2021-12-24
14 min
Daily Border Crossings
A Candid Conversation with Dr. Gholdy Muhammad: Dropping Knowledge, Wisdom & Lessons for Education and for Life
The incomparable, amazing educator and author Dr. Gholdy Muhammad, author of Cultivating Genius: An Equity Framework for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy, visits Daily Border Crossings and gets candid, discussing everything from food and family to 19th century Black women who inspired her work to Taboo and Spades! She discusses her book including how she came up with the title, why the book -- which is grounded in the teachings from Black women in Black literary societies from long ago -- is for all students. Gholdy has made such waves, she’s now working with music super producer Pharrell Wi...
2021-12-11
53 min
Sayith Loud
EP. #185 One Time for the Culture with Gholdy Muhummad
I got her! , Author Gholdy Muhummad joins me to talk her book "Cultivating Genius". We sit down to discuss education, teaching, knowing our kids and creating joy in the classroom. For you parents take a listen on what to look for when choosing a school and getting involve in your child's education. To learn more about my sister in education Gholdy Muhammad visit https://hillpedagogies.com/ Brought to you the way ya GILF always does it. Fun, Funny, and sprinkled with the FUCKERY. Join the party, Learn more about Karyn Elle and S...
2021-12-03
36 min
Sayith Loud
EP. #185 One Time for the Culture with Gholdy Muhummad
I got her! , Author Gholdy Muhummad joins me to talk her book "Cultivating Genius". We sit down to discuss education, teaching, knowing our kids and creating joy in the classroom. For you parents take a listen on what to look for when choosing a school and getting involve in your child's education. To learn more about my sister in education Gholdy Muhammad visit https://hillpedagogies.com/ Brought to you the way ya GILF always does it. Fun, Funny, and sprinkled with the FUCKERY. Join the party, Learn more about Karyn Elle and Sayith Loud on our website, join our G...
2021-12-03
36 min
SST 11 Podcast
SST 11 Podcast | Ep 16 | Dr. Gholdy Muhammad
Host Eric Neal is joined by Dr. Gholdy Muhammad, Associate Professor of Literacy, Language, and Culture at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
2021-11-30
31 min
Read by Example
Cultivating Genius
What can we learn about literacy from our nation’s past?Dr. Gholdy Muhammad, author of Cultivating Genius: An Equity Framework for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy, shares her findings from her dissertation work on black literary societies and their relevance for today’s educators.In my conversation with Gholdy, we discussed:* her professional learning journey researching this important topic,* the four pursuits of this pedagogical framework teachers can follow, and* how to be a culturally responsive teacher in these challenging times.This is an episode you won’...
2021-11-28
20 min
Daily Border Crossings
The Updates Show - What's Samantha Fletcher doing, done & what's to come on DBC?
Season 2 opens with Episode 1, The Updates Show -- updates on the host, on past guests, & on what new/dif things & people to expect this season! This is a special rare chance for listeners to get a peek into the life of the host. I, Samantha Fletcher, am so used to interviewing people BUT this time, I will be I’ll be taking questions and sharing my journey. Listeners can expect to hear what I've been doing, including what a year at Harvard for a mid-career wife, mother, busy Black woman was like, as well as some powerful life lessons I...
2021-11-24
1h 02
Too Dope Teachers and a Mic
102. Gholdy Muhammad: Artist in the Industry
We are so humbled and blessed to bring you this conversation with the inimitable Dr. Gholdy Muhammad, author of Cultivating Genius, a seminal work in antiracist and abolitionist pedagogy. Dr. Muhammad shares with us a new vision of what teaching may look like. Dr. Muhammad discusses the potential to develop living teaching frameworks, and ways to cultivate genius for ALL students. A keeper. And a fire top five. Check. It. Out.
2021-10-29
00 min
RethinkingEDU
Ep41-Equity, Belonging, & Inclusion Part 2- Feat. Shahrzad Missaghi
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage school experiences for teachers and students around the world, questions of belonging in classrooms become increasingly critical for educators and administrators to grapple with. In this episode the co-hosting team chats with Shahrzad Missaghi. Originally from Iran, Shahrzad's life story is a fascinating example of the importance of belonging for all students. This is the second episode of our series on Equity, Belonging, and Inclusion. Plugs include Mason's Greatest Gems by Chelsea Lee Smith and Elaheh Bos, The Lighthouse Effect by Steve Pemberton, Cultivating Genius by Gholdy Muhammad, a new translation of...
2021-10-26
56 min
Science of Reading: The Podcast
S4-07: Linguistic Variety and Dialects: Difference, not error: Julie Washington
In this episode, Susan Lambert is joined by Dr. Julie Washington to discuss linguistic variety and dialects as difference, not error, and how to best support all students as they learn to read. Dr. Washington, professor in the School of Education at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) and a speech-language pathologist, offers practical advice for educators teaching reading to children who don’t use general American English and discusses how to do so in a way that respects students' community languages and dialects. She reminds educators that students rise or fall to the expectations set for them, and en...
2021-10-06
57 min
The Early Link Podcast
Cultivating Genius: A Conversation with Dr. Gholdy Muhammad
In this episode of The Early Link Podcast, host Rafael Otto speaks with Dr. Gholdy Muhammad, whose research has focused on the social and historical foundations of literacy in Black communities and how literacy development can be reconceptualized in classrooms today. She is associate professor at University of Illinois at Chicago, and is the author of a recent book called “Cultivating Genius: An Equity Framework for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy.”
2021-09-30
31 min
MindShift Podcast
How Do You Cultivate Genius In All Students?
Gholdy Muhammad, a teacher and professor at Georgia State University, spent years researching Black literary societies of the early 1800s, where people debated ideas, cultivated a deeper understanding of themselves and thought critically about change needed in the world. From this model, Muhammad developed the historically responsive literacy framework to help teachers and parents raise the geniuses of tomorrow.
2021-09-14
24 min
Education On Fire - Sharing creative and inspiring learning in our schools
220: Time for Teachership with Lindsay Lyons
Lindsay Lyons is an educational justice coach who works with teachers and school leaders to inspire educational innovation for racial and gender justice, design curricula grounded in student voice, and build capacity for shared leadership. Lindsay taught in NYC public schools, holds a PhD in Leadership and Change, and is the founder of the educational blog and podcast, Time for Teachership.Websitewww.lindsaybethlyons.comSocial Media InformationTwitter: twitter.com/lindsayblyonsLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lindsaybethlyonsFacebook: www.facebook.com/lindsaybethlyons/Instagram: www.instagram...
2021-09-13
36 min
Say It Loud
Season 3, Episode 8: It's All About The Pursuits
Dr. Gholdy Muhammad, author of Cultivating Genius discusses the intersectionality of Critical Race Theory (CRT) and Culturally Responsive Literacy. Clips are from a Dr. Ben Carson interview earlier this year, Candace Owens and Donald Trump with public comments about Critical Race Theory and the 1619 project. Twitter @GholdyM Instagram @gholdy.m https://shop.scholastic.com/teachers-ecommerce/teacher/search-results.html?search=1&text=cultivating%20genius%20gholdy%20muhammad "I conceive our Literary Institutions to have the power of doing. It seems to me, then, that the main object is to accomplish an intellectual and moral r...
2021-09-07
33 min
Teaching and Learning: Theory vs. Practice
Honoring Historical Identities in the Classroom and Beyond with Dr. Gholdy Muhammad
In this episode, we talk to Dr. Gholdy Muhammad about her book Cultivating Genius: An Equity Framework for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy. She shares the importance of knowing and honoring one’s own and the students’ historical identities. We also discuss the practical applications for this framework in and outside of education, as well as her inspiration for writing this book.
2021-09-03
47 min
Say It Loud
It's All About The Pursuits
Dr. Gholdy Muhammad, author of Cultivating Genius discusses the intersectionality of Critical Race Theory (CRT) and Culturally Responsive Literacy. Clips are from a Dr. Ben Carson interview earlier this year, Candace Owens and Donald Trump with public comments about Critical Race Theory and the 1619 project. Twitter @GholdyM Instagram @gholdy.m https://shop.scholastic.com/teachers-ecommerce/teacher/search-results.html?search=1&text=cultivating%20genius%20gholdy%20muhammad "I conceive our Literary Institutions to have the power of doing. It seems to me, then...
2021-09-02
36 min
Read by Example
Cultivating Genius Book Discussion #2
We follow up on our previous conversation for Cultivating Genius: An Equity Framework for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy by Dr. Gholdy Muhammad, I am joined by contributors Gen Arcovio, Ryanne Deschane, Rhonda Precourt, and Carrie Thomas.We used the following three questions to guide our conversation:* What takeaways did you gain from this book?* What questions do you still have?* How have you changed after reading this book?This wraps up the book study. Thank you for your readership and leadership!Relevant Resources* Listen...
2021-08-01
23 min
School Appropriate with Pat Potter
Episode 38: Mike Returns!
The guests are BACK, listeners! Mike is a middle school social studies and English Language Arts teacher at a southwest suburban Chicago middle school. He emphasizes, among many other things, teaching students the full history of the United States and encouraging his students to consider perspectives that have typically not been widely known. In this episode, he and Pat discuss the nature of "controversy" in social studies education, marginalized groups throughout American history, and much, much more! Check out Mike's book recommendations here: Cultivating Genius: An Equity Framework, Gholdy Muhammad Prairie Lotus, Linda Sue Park The views expressed in this pod...
2021-07-13
1h 10
Read Into This
S2 E12 Read Into Sharing Stories in COVID Times- Stephen Hurley
Stephen Hurley joins host, Beth Lyons, to unpack the series of podcasts that looked at audiobooks, podcasts and read alouds in classrooms and school libraries during the 2020-2021 school year. They look back at the school year that included both online and bricks-and-mortar classes, the humanity of the education system and what it means to be human in the 21st century. The podcasts discussed in this episode include:S2E7 Read Into Audiobooks/Podcasts- Adrian Del Monte (Part 1)S2E8 Read Into Audiobooks/ Podcasts- Lynn Thomas (Part 2)S2E9 Read Into Audibooks...
2021-07-07
1h 08
The EduGals Podcast
Summer Reading List For Teachers - E054
In this episode, we are sharing our summer reading list for teachers. We'll go over what we are currently reading, recommendations for reading, as well as what we want to read ourselves this summer.If you like what you hear, we would love it if you could share this episode with a colleague or friend. And make sure you subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new content! And consider supporting the show by buying us a coffee or two!We would love to hear from you – leave a comment on our webs...
2021-07-06
32 min
Read by Example
Cultivating Genius Book Discussion #1
In this special episode, I am joined by Gen Arcovio and Rhonda Precourt in a conversation around this summer’s book study selection: Cultivating Genius: An Equity Framework for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy by Dr. Gholdy Muhammad.We used the following three questions to guide our conversation:* What resonated with you?* What surprised you?* What questions do you have?This kicks off the book study. We hope you can join us for the month of July as we read and respond in writing to this excellent and essential re...
2021-06-30
14 min
Fulbright Forward
Disrupting the Master Narrative of U.S. English Teaching Abroad with Jonathan Peraza
In this episode of Fulbright Forward, Fulbright Americas Diversity and Inclusion Liaison speaks with U.S. ETA alum to Guatemala, Jonathan Peraza Campos about the critical need to redefine and reimagine how folks from the United States conduct English teaching abroad, in particular within Latin America and the Caribbean. As Jonathan shares in the episode, this is about disrupting “perceptions that the United States is a white, wealthy, and perfect English-speaking country by exposing [students] to the multiracial, multicultural, and multilingual diversity and history of the U.S.” Through this discussion we reflect on how Jonathan navigated his E...
2021-06-26
34 min
Read Into This
S2E10 Read Into Read Alouds- Julie Vandendool & Aviva Dunsiger
Join Read Into This host Beth Lyons as she explores how virtual read alouds have been used with fellow teacher-librarian Julie Vandendool and kindergarten educator Aviva Dunsiger throughout the 2020-2021 school year. Our discussion stems from a Twitter thread between the three of us looking at why read alouds seemed to have been more successful when in a virtual space than in the bricks-and-mortar space while following safety protocols. How do we balance supporting the literacy needs and sharing of stories with students and educators using virtual tools with the power we know that comes from small group discussions and...
2021-06-20
52 min
Full PreFrontal: Exposing the Mysteries of Executive Function
Ep. 152: Dr. Daren Graves - Transformative Power of Critical Consciousness
Send us a textKofi Annan once said, "Education is a human right with an immense power to transform. On its foundation rests the cornerstones of freedom, democracy and sustainable human development." The question is, how do we help developing minds gain the knowledge of the self-evident or the invisible structural oppression that creates and sustains inequity so that their learning experiences foster a sense of agency over one’s own condition to ultimately commit to taking action against oppressive forces? On this episode, author, developmental psychologist, and associate professor of education at Simmons University, Dr...
2021-06-10
1h 03
In The Lead with Kim Harris
6. Guest Danielle Harrell : Avoiding Power Struggles (Season Finale)
Guest: Danielle T. Harrell, Educator of 23 years -Teacher, Principal, Director, LeaderTwitter: @Danielle connects with us to discuss some of the Power Struggles she had and what she did to overcome them, grow in her leadership practices and get the WIN!Nuggets dropped...All relationships are leadership relationshipsYou don't have to exert your powerPower struggles inhibit the workBOSS PEOPLE MAKING BOSS MOVES : Coach Michael Steward of Bridge Building Program in Palm Coast, Florida @bridgebuildingprogram www.bridgebuildingprogram.org@coachmikestewWHAT’s LIT IN LITERATURE?White Fragility by Robin DiAnge...
2021-05-27
27 min
3 Ps in a Pod: An Education Podcast
S9 Episode 18: New Opportunities for Arizona Students with Jaime Casap
For our season finale, we welcome Jaime Casap, former Google Education Evangelist, to 3Ps in a Pod. Hosts Angelia and Danielle share about the impact that Casap has had on their work before inviting him on to the show. Casap reflects on the past year in education, especially the amount everyone has learned and how to use that learning to create a more equitable future for everyone. Looking to the future, Casap talks about the importance of supporting students in becoming the world's problem solvers, moving from an emphasis on preparing students for college and...
2021-05-13
38 min
Innovative Education in VT
#vted Reads with Jess Lifshitz
Chicago-based educator and twitter wunderkind Jess Lifshitz joins Jeanie on the podcast to talk about Dr. Gholdy Muhammad’s seminal text The post #vted Reads with Jess Lifshitz appeared first on Innovative Education in VT.
2021-05-10
1h 11
#vted Reads – Innovative Education in Vermont
#vted Reads with Jess Lifshitz
Chicago-based educator and twitter wunderkind Jess Lifshitz joins Jeanie on the podcast to talk about Dr. Gholdy Muhammad’s seminal text on equity and criticality: Cultivating Genius: An Equity Framework for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy. Jeanie: Thank you so much for joining me, Jess. Just tell us a little bit about who you are and … Continue reading "#vted Reads with Jess Lifshitz" The post #vted Reads with Jess Lifshitz appeared first on Innovative Education in Vermont.
2021-05-10
00 min
The 21st Century Classroom
#vted Reads with Jess Lifshitz
Chicago-based educator and twitter wunderkind Jess Lifshitz joins Jeanie on the podcast to talk about Dr. Gholdy Muhammad's seminal text on equity and criticality: Cultivating Genius: An Equity Framework for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy. The 21st Century Classroom · #vted Reads: Cultivating Genius Jeanie: Thank you so much for joining me, Jess. Just tell us a little bit about who you are and what you do. Jess: Thank you for having me. My name is Jess Lifshitz. And I teach fifth grade in a public school in the suburbs of Chicago. I teach ELA, so I get to teach two gr...
2021-05-10
1h 11
The Extraordinary Educators Podcast
Leadership Miniseries 2: Bias with Glendaliz Martinez
Welcome back to our Leadership Miniseries and Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! In this second episode, Glendaliz Martinez, National Director of Content & Implementation at Curriculum Associates, joins the podcast again. She talks about bias and what leaders can do to support teachers in their journey to becoming unbiased in the classroom. Detracking: https://www.educationnext.org/the-detracking-movement/Talking about Bias with staff: https://www.gse.harvard.edu/news/uk/20/08/leaders-guide-talking-about-biasTeaching Bias: https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/teachers-are-as-racially-biased-as-everybody-else-study-shows/2020/06Cultivating Genius by Dr. Gholdy E. Muhammad: https://www.amazon.com/Cultivating-Genius-Culturally-Historically-Responsive/dp/1338594893More on Dr. Gholdy Muhammad's framework: https://www.edweek.or...
2021-05-03
22 min
The Extraordinary Educators Podcast
Leadership Miniseries 1: 'Cultivating Genius' with Glendaliz Martinez
Welcome to our Leadership Miniseries! In this first episode, Glendaliz Martinez, National Director of Content & Implementation at Curriculum Associates, joins the podcast. She provides a summary of Cultivating Genius by Dr. Gholdy E. Muhammad, and how this book has helped shaped the work she does everyday. Cultivating Genius by Dr. Gholdy E. Muhammad: https://www.amazon.com/Cultivating-Genius-Culturally-Historically-Responsive/dp/1338594893More on Dr. Gholdy Muhammad's framework: https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-author-interview-with-dr-gholdy-muhammad-cultivating-genius/2020/01Glendaliz's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glendalizmartinezInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/MyiReadyTwitter: https://twitter.com/CurriculumAssocEmail: ExtraordinaryEducators@cainc.com
2021-04-26
18 min
myPD Unplugged
4.3 Cultivating Genius: An Equity Framework for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy
When educators consider ways to make their curriculum historically and culturally responsive, many struggle to go deeper than content integration and literary substitutions. As part of our "Equity Thought Leader" podcast series, Dr. Gholdy Muhammad, author of Cultivating Genius, explains her HILL pedagogy model (History, Identity, Literacy, and Liberation). Dr. Muhammad’s research examining abolitionists and 19th century education among communities of color found that early Black readers, writers and thinkers held five goals or pursuits for learning. This approach extends Culturally Responsive Education to include these 5 pursuits: Identity, Skills, Intellect, Criticality, and Joy. Listen in as she explains the hi...
2021-04-11
51 min
3 Ps in a Pod: An Education Podcast
S9 Episode 13: Historical and Cultural Relevance in Our Teaching With Dr. Gholnecsar "Gholdy" Muhammad
In what ways are we serving all students in all schools? What does social justice look like in pedagogy? Mary and Danielle are digging into those questions with Dr. Gholnecsar "Gholdy" Muhammad on this episode of 3Ps in a Pod. Dr. Muhammad breaks down the four-layered framework as goals for time spent in teaching and learning. She calls us to think about how we can unearth truth and knowledge and not just accept what we think we know. She also calls us to think about how we can leverage criticality and consciousness to provide meaningful and artistically c...
2021-04-08
28 min
The Equity Experience
EP 24: Exploring the Culturally Responsive Literacy Practices of Black Girls & Black Women w/Dr. Gholdy Muhammad
In this podcast, we have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Gholnescar (also affectionately known as "Dr. Gholdy") Muhammad, an Associate Professor of Language and Literacy at Georgia State University in Atlanta. We discuss black girl writing and their literacy, Black girls W.R.I.T.E program, how black women engage in literacy, and conversations that researchers are having with black girls in schools. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: The importance of black girls and their writing and how it is connected to their development. Dr. Gholdy’s Black girls W.R.I.T.E program-Writing to represent ou...
2021-03-24
30 min
Ethical Schools
Shared visions: Creating an abolitionist school culture
We continue our conversation with Grace Alli Brandstein, a school improvement and instructional coach supporting struggling high schools in the Bronx. This week, Ms. Brandstein focuses on humane, antiracist education, and explains Dr. Gholdy Muhammad’s construct of literacy as identity, skills, intellect, criticality, and joy. She also speaks about the conditions for successful adult learning, giving teachers the training they need to lead one another and the space to coalesce around a shared vision, expectations, and protocols. Overview 00:00-00:58 Intros00:58:-03:59 Coaching: whom, theory of action, teachers’ feelings03:59-09:56 Key elemen...
2021-03-18
37 min
Haymarket Books Live
Abolitionist Teaching and the Future of Our Schools (6-23-20)
A conversation with Bettina Love, Gholdy Muhammad, Dena Simmons and Brian Jones about abolitionist teaching and antiracist education. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- What would freedom look like in our schools? How can abolitionist educators make the most of this moment to fight for humane, liberatory, anti-racist schooling for black youth and for all youth? The coronavirus pandemic has transformed the US education system overnight. The antiracist rebellion in the streets has shown a light on the deep racial inequality in America. Educators and activists who have nurtured radical dreams for public schools now face an unprecedented moment of change, and the challenge of...
2021-03-02
1h 29
ColorBold Podcast - with Marcia Carmichael-Murphy, LaRhonda Mathies, & Erica Young
Ep. 7 - Black History Month?! How to CELEBRATE instead of RELEGATE marginalized experiences to month-long celebrations.
Episode 7: In this episode, we dig into our perspectives on Black History Month as well as other months designated to celebrate certain groups of people. Join us as we ask questions about why do we have Black History Month, Women’s History Month, National Hispanic Heritage Month, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month? This week we reflect and ask the question how best can we celebrate people in schools and better yet, why? Join us as we discuss why do we as educators do it, how can we do it intentionally engage and acknowledge marginalized people, and...
2021-03-01
37 min
That Social Work Lady
Season 1, Episode 8: The Big Deal with Culturally Responsive Education
Once again we're talking education with Ms. Cassie Williams, M. Ed. a master educator and leader in education. Educators, parents, and community leaders across the country have been promoting and demanding culturally responsive instruction in classrooms. In this episode, Ms. Williams breaks down that the pathway to Culturally Responsive Instruction is paved with providing students with the tools they need to 'be whatever it is they want' in life. Ms. Williams bases her belief on the tenet that 'hard word and having a plan will get you anywhere you need to go in life.' With that in...
2021-02-08
39 min
NWP Radio
The Write Time with Author Gholdy Muhammad and Educator Christopher Rogers
This episode of The Write Time features educator and author Dr. Gholnecsar (Gholdy) Muhammad. Dr. Muhammad is an Associate Professor of Language and Literacy at Georgia State University and is the author of the best-selling book, Cultivating Genius: An Equity Model for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy. She works with teachers and young people across the United States and South Africa supporting best practices in culturally responsive instruction. Dr. Muhammad is interviewed by Christopher Rogers, a Ph.D student within the Reading/Writing/Literacy program at PennGSE. Chris also serves as Public Programs Director for the Paul Robeson House and...
2021-01-30
45 min
3 Ps in a Pod: An Education Podcast
S9 Episode 3: Creating a Culture of Inquiry with Kass Minor and Trevor MacKenzie
What is teacher-led inquiry? What is student-led inquiry? How do they interact? We're digging into those questions with educators and inquirers Kass Minor and Trevor MacKenzie on this episode of 3Ps in a Pod. Minor and MacKenzie break down the broad concept of inquiry into what it means for educators, leaders, and students day to day and how it intersects with conversations about equity and social justice. Minor and MacKenzie talk both about the ideas involved in approaching life and teaching with an inquiry stance and specific examples of that mindset in action. 3Ps hosts Angelia and...
2021-01-28
42 min