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The Evolving Education ProjectS2:E35 The Gathering of Educators - Part 1 of “Being and Becoming Asian in Educational Contexts, Communities, and Families”Send us a textSummary Dr. Tairan Qui joins me as co-host for this conversation that explores the personal and professional experiences of educators, Laura Ouk and Amy Okimoto, focusing on their cultural identities, the importance of community, the necessity of advocating for Asian American history in education, and the role of personal experiences in shaping the educational practices of Asian American educators. They also highlight legislative efforts to include Asian American history in school curricula as well as the challenges posed by the current political climate. They discuss the challenges faced in the education...2025-04-2649 minThe Evolving Education ProjectS2:E34 More Work! Black Boys Read Too, Inc. - Part 4 of "Black Boy Masculinities, Play, Literacies, and Black Male Teachers"Send us a textSummary In this conversation, Tiffany Nyachae and Ruqayyah Simmons discuss the importance of literacy among Black boys and the initiatives taken through the nonprofit organization Black Boys Read Too, Inc. They explore their personal connections, the journey into education, and the significance of providing new books that reflect the experiences and identities of Black boys. The conversation highlights the challenges faced in literacy education and the need for representation and mentorship in fostering a love for reading. They discuss the challenges of literacy in education, emphasizing the need for i...2025-04-1849 minThe Evolving Education ProjectS2:E33 The Non-Profit Work of Black Men Teach - Part 3 of "Black Boy Masculinities, Play, Literacies, and Black Male Teachers"Send us a textSummaryFor this episode, I am in conversation with fellows, Chris Hosey and Kaiyre Lewis, and Executive Director, Markus Flynn of the Minnesota-based organization, Black Men Teach, to explore the significance of Black male teachers in education, focusing on their experiences, challenges, and the support provided by the organization. My guests also share personal stories about their journeys into teaching, the importance of representation, and their beliefs about education as a means of liberation. They emphasize the need for supportive conditions that allow Black male teachers to thrive and...2025-03-2649 minThe Evolving Education ProjectS2:E32 Book Interview - Part 2 of "Black Boy Masculinities, Play, Literacies, and Black Male Teachers" SeriesSend us a textSummary For this episode, I am in conversation with Dr. Nathaniel Bryan, author of the book, Toward a BlackBoyCrit Pedagogy: Black Boys, Male Teachers, and Early Childhood Classroom Practices. We explore the complexities of Black boyhood studies, the importance of relational engagement in education, and the impact of anti-Black misandry on Black boys. We also discuss the need for early childhood educators to understand these dynamics and challenge misconceptions about Black male teachers. The conversation emphasizes the brilliance of Black boys and the necessity of providing support for Black m...2025-02-1957 minThe Evolving Education ProjectS2:E31 The Gathering - Part 1 of "Black Boy Masculinities, Play, Literacies, and Black Male Teachers" SeriesSend us a textSummaryIn our conversation, Richie Wills and Dr. Joseph Derrick Nelson explore themes of Black boyhood, diverse masculinities, and the role of Black male teachers (and other educators) in supporting the growth and development of Black boys. They discuss the importance of creating safe spaces for expression, countering negative narratives, and embracing cultural responsiveness in education. The conversation highlights the richness of Black boyhood, the need for kindness and community, and the challenges posed by societal expectations and stereotypes. This conversation considers the challenges and opportunities surrounding Black boys...2025-02-0549 minThe Evolving Education ProjectS2:E30 Behind the Podcast: Processes, Intentions, and the Fabulously UnexpectedSend us a textSummaryFor this episode, Dr. Josephine Pham of the Mai Pedagogy Project interviews Dr. Tiffany M. Nyachae about the Evolving Education Project, its origins, and the importance of creating a platform for diverse voices in education. Their discussion also covers how topics and guests are selected for the podcast, listener engagement, and future visions for the project. They also emphasize the power of podcasting as a medium for dialogue and knowledge sharing, particularly among Communities of Color. In this engaging conversation, Tiffany and Josephine explore themes of connection, s...2025-01-2251 minThe Evolving Education ProjectS2:E29 The Work! The Police Free LAUSD Coalition - Part 3 of "Youth Resistance: Unsettling the 'Good' Citizen" SeriesSend us a textSummaryIn this episode, we are in conversation with youth leaders, Jeremiah Salazar and Joelle Hennington-Jeffries, and staff member, Joseph Williams of the Police Free LAUSD Coalition to discuss the criminalization and overdisciplining of Black students in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The Police Free LAUSD Coalition aims to improve schooling conditions for Black students and emphasizes the importance of community involvement and racial equity. We discuss how the Coalition has been successful in improving schooling conditions for Black students, such as, banning the use of pepper spray...2024-12-2052 minThe Evolving Education ProjectS2:E28 The Gathering of Book Contributors - Part 2 of "Youth Resistance: Unsettling the 'Good' Citizen" SeriesSend us a textSummaryFor this episode, I am in conversation with Dr. Ariana Denise Brazier, Diana Gamez, Professor Damien M. Sojoyner, and Luma Hasan; four of the book contributors inThe Promise of Youth Anti-Citizenship: Race and Revolt in Education edited by Drs. Kevin L. Clay and Kevin Lawrence Henry Jr. We explore the concept of anti-citizenship, particularly in relation to youth and their experiences within educational systems. Guests discuss how anti-citizenship serves as a framework for understanding the struggles faced by marginalized communities, particularly for Black, Salvadoran, and Palestinian youth...2024-12-0452 minThe Evolving Education ProjectS2:E27 Book Editors Interview - Part 1 of "Youth Resistance: Unsettling the 'Good' Citizen" SeriesSend us a textSummaryFor this episode, I am in conversation with Drs. Kevin L. Clay and Kevin Lawrence Henry Jr., editors of the book, The Promise of Youth Anti-Citizenship: Race and Revolt in Education. We discuss the narrow confines of citizenship as defined by the state, especially in terms of what constitutes the ‘good’ citizen versus the ‘bad’ or ‘deviant’ citizen. We also uncover the complexities of civic engagement, recognizing political strategies beyond voting, and the need for collective action and engagement in radical organizations. Additionally, we emphasize the need for solidarity and collecti...2024-11-201h 11The Evolving Education ProjectE2:E26 Interlude: Should We Abandon the Term "People of Color" as an Identifier?Send us a textSummary Dr. Tiffany M. Nyachae and Dr. Ruth M. López question the utility of the identifier “People of Color” and whether we should abandon it as a term of unspoken solidarity and political strategy given the recent social media uproar around the fact that a large percentage of Latinos voted for Trump in the 2024 presidential election. In this conversation, they reflect on their experiences as Women of Color and the challenges of navigating social media discussions around race and solidarity. The dialogue emphasizes the need for nuanced conve...2024-11-131h 07The Evolving Education ProjectS2:E25 The Work of Migizi - Part 3 of "Honoring Communities' of Color Knowledges and Cultural Practices" SeriesSend us a textSummaryIn this episode, we showcase the work of Migizi, an Indigenous youth-serving organization based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Tiffany Nyachae is in conversation with Migizi youth workers, Kija Deer and Kaylin Lopez. They discuss their roles, the importance of community, and how Migizi fosters cultural connections and social development. The conversation highlights the significance of providing spaces for youth to explore their identities and the challenges faced by urban Native youth in connecting with their culture. In this conversation, Tiffany, Kija, and Kaylin discuss the importance of cultural identity among...2024-11-0640 minThe Evolving Education ProjectS2:E24 Book Interview - Part 2 of "Honoring Communities' of Color Knowledges and Cultural Practices" SeriesSend us a textIn this episode, I interview Dr. Wayne Au and Dr. Dolores Calderón, two of the three authors of the award-winning book and inspiration for the series, Reclaiming the Multicultural Roots of U.S. Curriculum: Communities of Color and Official Knowledge in Education. We discuss how different Communities of Color have resisted erasure from U.S. curriculum and the importance of recovering and synthesizing these histories in ways that are decolonial and outside the white gaze. The authors also discuss their approaches to recovering these histories and documenting the fight for structural and c...2024-10-3059 minThe Evolving Education ProjectS2:E23 A Gathering on Reservation Dogs (TV Series Review) - Part 1 of "Honoring Communities' of Color Knowledges and Cultural Practices" SeriesSend us a textSummary In this conversation, Tiffany Nyachae, Joaquin Muñoz, and Hollie Anderson Kulago discuss the significance of the show Reservation Dogs in representing Indigenous stories and experiences. They explore personal connections to the show, the authenticity of its storytelling, the role of setting, and the interplay of spirituality and community. The discussion highlights the importance of representation in media and how the show resonates with Indigenous audiences, showcasing humor, strength, and cultural identity. The conversation delves into the complexities of Indigenous identity, the impact of historical trauma, and the importance o...2024-10-231h 02The Evolving Education ProjectS2:E22 The Work of Hunger Strikers - Part 3 of "And the Struggle Continues" SeriesSend us a textSummaryThis episode and series is inspired by Dr. David O. Stovall’s book, Born Out of Struggle: Critical Race Theory, School Creation, and the Politics of Interruption. Dr. Tiffany M. Nyachae is in conversation with hunger strikers, Dr. Patty Buenrostro and Andrea X. Guzmán. We explore the rich history of activism in the Little Village and North Lawndale neighborhoods of Chicago, focusing on their personal stories as community members involved in education justice and the hunger strike movement. The guests discuss the tensions between Black and Brown communities, the...2024-10-161h 02The Evolving Education ProjectS2:E21 Book Interview - Part 2 of "And the Struggle Continues" SeriesSend us a textIn this episode, Dr. Aja D. Reynolds joins me as co-host in our interview with Dr. David O. Stovall about his critical book and inspiration for this series, Born Out of Struggle: Critical Race Theory, School Creation, and the Politics of Interruption. We discuss the responsibilities of universities towards community-driven educational efforts. Our conversation also explores the intersection of Critical Race Theory, Critical Race Praxis, community activism, and the importance of collective care and authentic engagement in community and relational practices. Stovall shares insights from his book, highlighting the need for universities to...2024-10-091h 18The Evolving Education ProjectS2:E20 The Gathering of Scholar-Activists - Part 1 of "And the Struggle Continues" SeriesSend us a textSummaryIn this conversation, Dr. Tiffany M. Nyachae engages with Dr. Erica R. Davila, Dr. Aja D. Reynolds, and Dr. Asif Wilson to discuss their experiences and perspectives on activism, education, and community. They explore the challenges of balancing academic responsibilities with activist work, the importance of building genuine relationships within communities, and the complexities of navigating the Chicago Public Schools system. The discussion also touches on issues of class, the need for transparency in academia, and the significance of supporting Students of Color in their educational journeys.2024-10-021h 06The Evolving Education ProjectS2:E19 Interlude - Some thoughts on Reading Instruction, Literacy, and the Science of ReadingSend us a textIn this episode, Dr. Tiffany M. Nyachae discusses the complexities of reading instruction, emphasizing the need to center the experiences and needs of Students of Color. She critiques both the Science of Reading and balanced literacy approaches for failing to adequately address these needs. Dr. Nyachae advocates for explicit instruction in reading while also recognizing the importance of teacher expertise and the socio-political context of literacy education. She calls for a more nuanced understanding of literacy that goes beyond ideological debates and focuses on practical solutions for teachers and students in racially, ethnically...2024-09-2548 minThe Evolving Education ProjectS2:E18 Veteran Teacher Work, Histories, and Dreams - Part 3.3 of "Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy Now!: The Brilliance and Joy of Students of Color"Send us a textThis episode is inspired by Dr. Gholdy Muhammad’s best-selling book, Cultivating Genius: An Equity Model for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy as well as her second book, Unearthing Joy: A Guide to Culturally and Historically Responsive Teaching and Learning. I am in conversation with Stacy Joy, award-winning veteran teacher of 40 years in the Los Angeles Unified School District. During our conversation, she remembers the many changes in education (and what remains the same) from technology to curriculum. Ms. Joy also shares her experiences over the years, her perspectives and practices regarding culturally an...2024-09-181h 03The Evolving Education ProjectS2:E17 Reflecting on Teacher Work and Being - Part 3.2 of "Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy Now!: The Brilliance and Joy of Students of Color"Send us a textThis episode is inspired by Dr. Gholdy Muhammad’s best-selling book, Cultivating Genius: An Equity Model for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy as well as her second book, Unearthing Joy: A Guide to Culturally and Historically Responsive Teaching and Learning. I am in conversation with DeAngelo Blanchard, a NYC dance artist and educator. During our conversation, he reflects on his work in dance education with high school students, pursuing passions outside of teaching, unlearning deficit-thinking and harmful practices, and his advocacy for equity and access to culturally and historically responsive teaching for Children of...2024-09-111h 05The Evolving Education ProjectS2:E16 The Work of Teachers - Part 3.1 of "Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy Now!: The Brilliance and Joy of Students of Color"Send us a textThis episode is inspired by Dr. Gholdy Muhammad’s best-selling book, Cultivating Genius: An Equity Model for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy as well as her second book, Unearthing Joy: A Guide to Culturally and Historically Responsive Teaching and Learning. I am in conversation with Ivelisse Ramos Brannon, former NYC public high school English teacher, curricular consultant, and Ph.D. student at Harvard University. At the time of this interview, she was still teaching at Central Park East High School in East Harlem. She describes how she embodies and implements culturally and historically re...2024-09-0455 minThe Evolving Education ProjectS2:E15 Book Interview - Part 2 of "Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy Now!: The Brilliance and Joy of Students of Color"Send us a textIn this episode, Dr. Shamari Reid joins me as co-host in our interview with Dr. Gholdy Muhammad about her best-selling book and inspiration for this series, Cultivating Genius: An Equity Model for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy as well as the sequel, Unearthing Joy: A Guide to Culturally and Historically Responsive Teaching and Learning.Support the show2024-08-281h 06The Evolving Education ProjectS2:E14 The Gathering of Parents - Part 1 of "Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy Now!: The Brilliance and Joy of Students of Color"Send us a textThis episode marks the beginning of our series, "Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy Now!: The Brilliance and Joy of Students of Color" series which is inspired by Dr. Gholdy Muhammad’s best-selling book, Cultivating Genius: An Equity Model for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy as well as her second book, Unearthing Joy: A Guide to Culturally and Historically Responsive Teaching and Learning. For this gathering, I am in conversation with husband and wife, Edreys and Alexa Wajed, and another dope couple, Dr. Victoria Duran and Emil Stephen. We discuss how these parents cultivate th...2024-08-211h 19The Evolving Education ProjectS2:E13 "Dr. Nyachae, Where You Been!?"Send us a textJoined by her former middle school students, Kenya Sanders and Chelsea Thornton, Dr. Tiffany M. Nyachae discusses her podcast and the challenges she faced in maintaining it. She talks about the technical aspects of recording and editing, as well as the difficulties of balancing her academic career with podcasting. She reflects on the importance of community and the need for educators to have a platform to share their experiences and insights. Dr. Nyachae also discusses her desire to create a resource for teachers and hopes to engage with her audience to address their...2024-08-1551 min
Identity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"The Evolving Education Project" (Dr. Tiffany M. Nyachae)In this episode, I had the honor of interviewing Buffalo's finest Dr. Tiffany M. Nyachae on the podcast to learn about her personal journey to education, her transition from the classroom to academia, how she manages racial battle fatigue as a Black woman in academia, the importance of incorporating 'race space' critical professional development in our school communities, and so much more! To learn more about Tiffany's work, you can visit The Evolving Education Project at evolvingeducationproject.com or you can follow her on Instagram (@tiffany.m.nyachae or @evolvingeducationproject) or Twitter (@tiffany_nyachae or @EvolvingEduProj)
2021-09-231h 29The Evolving Education ProjectS1:E10 The Gathering - Part 1 of "Centering Bilingual and Multilingual Latinx Students En Comunidad"Send us a textThis episode marks the beginning of our series, "Centering Bilingual and Multilingual Latinx Students En Comunidad" series which is inspired by Drs. Carla España and Luz Yadira Herrera’s book, En Comunidad: Lessons for Centering the Voices and Experiences of Bilingual Latinx Students. For this gathering, I am in conversation with my friends, Drs. Idaila Nuñez, Arturo Nevárez, and Paty Abril-Gonzalez as they share their experiences with language, race, and culture as children, teachers, teacher educators, and parents. Support the show2021-09-0146 minThe Evolving Education ProjectS1:E11 Book Interview - Part 2 of "Centering Bilingual and Multilingual Latinx Students En Comunidad"Send us a textIn this episode, Dr. Sarah P Alvarez joins me as co-host in our interview with Drs. Carla España and Luz Yadira Herrera about their noteworthy book and inspiration for this series, En Comunidad: Lessons for Centering the Voices and Experiences of Bilingual Latinx Students.Support the show2021-09-011h 17The Evolving Education ProjectS1:E12 The Work - Part 3 of "Centering Bilingual and Multilingual Latinx Students En Comunidad"Send us a textThis episode is inspired by Drs. Carla España and Luz Yadira Herrera’s book, En Comunidad: Lessons for Centering the Voices and Experiences of Bilingual Latinx Students. I am in conversation with Dr. Tracey T. Flores of Somos Escritoras, a creative space for Latina girls in grades 6-8 that invites them to share and perform stories from their lived experiences using art, theater, and writing as a tool for self-reflection and self-expression. Dr. Flores also shares her experiences as a classroom teacher. Support the show2021-09-0159 minThe Evolving Education ProjectS1:E9 More Work - Part 4 of " “Liberate Your Imagination: The Dark Fantastic and Black Characters in Fairytales, Fantasy, and Sci-Fi”Send us a textThis episode is inspired by Dr. Ebony Elizabeth Thomas' recent book, The Dark Fantastic: Race and the Imagination from Harry Potter to the Hunger Games. I am in conversation with Anthony Pierce and Da'Von McCune of The Wakanda Alliance Program in Buffalo, NY. They share their work with youth and families in reenvisioning what it means to read comics..Support the show2021-08-041h 01The Evolving Education ProjectS1:E6 The Gathering - Part 1 of “Liberate Your Imagination: The Dark Fantastic and Black Characters in Fairytales, Fantasy, and Sci-Fi"Send us a textThis episode marks the beginning of our series, “Liberate Your Imagination: The Dark Fantastic and Black Characters in Fairy Tales, Fantasy, and Sci-Fi" which is inspired by Dr. Ebony Elizabeth Thomas' recent book, The Dark Fantastic: Race and the Imagination from Harry Potter to the Hunger Games. For this gathering, I am in conversation with my friends, Richmond Wills, Dr. Stephanie Toliver, and Anthony Pierce. We share our love of speculative fiction and childhood journeys in finding Black characters and superheroes in films, television, and books. We also discuss the difference be...2021-08-041h 06The Evolving Education ProjectS1:E8 The Work - Part 3 of “Liberate Your Imagination: The Dark Fantastic and Black Characters in Fairytales, Fantasy, and Sci-Fi"Send us a textThis episode is inspired by Dr. Ebony Elizabeth Thomas' recent book, The Dark Fantastic: Race and the Imagination from Harry Potter to the Hunger Games. I am in conversation with DQ Abduwali Grant and John Washington of The Wakanda Alliance Program in Buffalo, NY. They share how the program started, the concepts behind it, and their vision for the future.Support the show2021-08-041h 15The Evolving Education ProjectS1:E7 Book Interview - Part 2 of “Liberate Your Imagination: The Dark Fantastic and Black Characters in Fairytales, Fantasy, and Sci-Fi"Send us a textIn this episode, Dr. Stephanie Toliver joins me as co-host in our interview with Dr. Ebony Elizabeth Thomas about her critically acclaimed book and inspiration for this series, The Dark Fantastic: Race and the Imagination from Harry Potter to the Hunger Games.Support the show2021-08-0450 minThe Evolving Education ProjectS1:E5 A Dialogue with Asian and Asian American Women: Responding to the MomentSend us a textFor this impromptu episode that responds to anti-Asian racism and the resurgence of anti-Asian violence, I am in dialogue with the following Asian and Asian American women who I consider to be my sisters in the struggle: Drs. Grace D. Player, Dr. Josephine Pham, Tairan Qiu, and Dr. Wei-Ling Sun. Through this dialogue, we learn about the many nuances of the anti-Asian racism that is happening in this moment. These radical women also share powerful personal stories of (and sentiments around) how they resist, process, and heal within this moment and for the...2021-04-081h 17The Evolving Education ProjectS1:E3 Book Interview - Part 2 of "Talk'in that Talk": Loving Black Language and Linguistic JusticeSend us a textIn this episode, Dr. Aja D. Reynolds joins me as co-host in our interview with Dr. April Baker-Bell about her award-winning book and inspiration for this series, Linguistic Justice: Black Language, Literacy, Identity, and Pedagogy.Support the show2021-02-201h 50The Evolving Education ProjectS1:E4 The Work - Part 3 of "Talk'in that Talk": Loving Black Language and Linguistic JusticeSend us a textThis episode is inspired by Dr. April Baker-Bell’s recent book, Linguistic Justice: Black Language, Literacy, Identity, and Pedagogy. Dr. Aja D. Reynolds joins me as co-host in our interview with Ms. Silver Moore of Classroom Clapback. Ms. Moore shows us the everyday work of what has been discussed throughout this series.Support the show2021-02-201h 00The Evolving Education ProjectS1:E1 What is The Evolving Education Project?Send us a textIn our very first episode, our host, Dr. Tiffany M. Nyachae, shares what The Evolving Education Project is about and what we hope it can be. We also share what will happen on the podcast. We are joined by Dr. Grace D. Player, the artist of our graphic, who tells us about the inspiration behind and meaning of the beautiful artwork she created for us. We end with a poem that describes what education means to us.Support the show2021-02-2032 minThe Evolving Education ProjectS1:E2 The Gathering - Part 1 of "Talk'in that Talk": Loving Black Language and Linguistic JusticeSend us a textThis episode marks the beginning of our series which is inspired by Dr. April Baker-Bell’s recent book, Linguistic Justice: Black Language, Literacy, Identity, and Pedagogy. For this gathering, I am in conversation with my friends, Dr. Aja D. Reynolds, Dr. Teaira McMurtry, and DQ AbdulWali Grant. We share our candid thoughts and memories about our love of Black language. Support the show2021-02-201h 09
The Empowerment Agenda PodcastEmpowerment Agenda Podcast – Episode 3Check out the third episode of the Empowerment Agenda Podcast. On this episode, hosts Baba and Gabby speak to educator and former Education Chair for the Buffalo Urban League Young Professionals, Tiffany Nyachae. Listen as she talks about the challenges urban youth face in education, how those challenges can be solved and the upcoming Summer Social Justice Literacy Workshops, which she happens to be the creator of!2017-07-1230 min