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Summit Learning Institute Podcast: An Online Learning GatewayWhy Black Parents Must Take Charge Of Their Children's EducationThis podcast features an at-home conversation between Drs. NNeka and Chris Harrison about the plight of Black children in public education and what parents can do about it. Listen to them discuss: 1) the pitfalls of public school education, 2) what it takes to rescue Black children from the deficit-based approach of the public school educational system, and 3) what Black parents can do to ensure their children have a quality educational experience.Learn why Black educational institutions are the best choice for educating Black children.https://summitlearninginstitute.com2021-10-2434 minSummit Learning Institute Podcast: An Online Learning Gateway(Part 1) Interview of Drs. NNeka and Chris Harrison on How to Help Your Child In SchoolThis podcast features an interview moderated by George Y. Pearson of "Education is the Best Medicine" in which Drs. NNeka and Chris Harrison discuss their book titled, How to Help Your Child In School: Educating Your Child During the Elementary, Middle, and High School Years.The Harrisons reflect on how their book was written to help parents, caregivers, mentors, learning specialists, and other educational stakeholders enhance their framework for supporting children academically. Highlights from their book addressed in this interview include conversational discussions about study habits and skills, assessment tools for parents and children, and resources for p...2021-09-2225 minSummit Learning Institute Podcast: An Online Learning Gateway(Part 2) Interview of Drs. NNeka and Chris Harrison on How to Help Your Child In SchoolThis podcast features an interview moderated by George Y. Pearson of "Education is the Best Medicine" in which Drs. NNeka and Chris Harrison discuss their book titled, How to Help Your Child In School: Educating Your Child During the Elementary, Middle, and High School Years.The Harrisons reflect on how their book was written to help parents, caregivers, mentors, learning specialists, and other educational stakeholders enhance their framework for supporting children academically. Highlights from their book addressed in this interview include conversational discussions about study habits and skills, assessment tools for parents and children, and resources for p...2021-09-2208 min
Summit Learning Institute Podcast: An Online Learning Gateway(Part 3) Interview of Drs. NNeka and Chris Harrison on How to Help Your Child In SchoolThis podcast features an interview moderated by George Y. Pearson of "Education is the Best Medicine" in which Drs. NNeka and Chris Harrison discuss their book titled, How to Help Your Child In School: Educating Your Child During the Elementary, Middle, and High School Years. The Harrisons reflect on how their book was written to help parents, caregivers, mentors, learning specialists, and other educational stakeholders enhance their framework for supporting children academically. Highlights from their book addressed in this interview include conversational discussions about study habits and skills, assessment tools for parents and children, and resources for pa...2021-09-2206 minSummit Learning Institute Podcast: An Online Learning GatewayHomeschooling and Distance Learning: A DiscussionFor the last 18 years, Drs. NNeka and Chris Harrison successfully homeschooled their two children through college graduation and are currently homeschooling their teen daughter in high school. Listen to Drs. Harrison as they discuss what you need to know to start homeschooling your child to set him/her up for lifelong success! https://summitlearninginstitute.com/2021-09-2231 min
LIFTT Inc. Podcast: Educating African-Americans for the 21st CenturyFeaturing Dr. Chris Harrison Delivering the Keynote Address during the Mills College 2020 Kwanzaa CelebrationThis podcast features a keynote address by Dr. Chris Harrison, Co-Founder of LIFTT Inc., as he reflects on the theme, "Restoring Our Community" during the Mills College 2020 Kwanzaa Celebration on December 9, 2020.
Dr. Chris Harrison's keynote address is an excerpt from the Mills College 2020 Kwanzaa Celebration.2020-12-1019 minLIFTT Inc. Podcast: Educating African-Americans for the 21st CenturyStay Ready for School Virtual Community ForumThis podcast features Special Guest Panelists Dr. Patricia Nunley (Professor of Child Development at San Francisco State University), Dr. NNeka Harrison (Co-Founder of LIFTT Inc. and Professor of Educational Leadership in the Mills College School of Education), and Dr. Chris Harrison (Co-Founder of LIFTT Inc.) as they share information and resources with African-American families who are striving to ensure the academic readiness and success of their children while balancing life in these changing and uncertain times. This is a strategic community conversation centered on empowering children and their families to be balanced while sustaining school readiness and academic...2020-10-011h 33LIFTT Inc. Podcast: Educating African-Americans for the 21st CenturyTips on Homeschooling and Distance Learning for Parents & CaregiversThis podcast features Dr. NNeka Harrison and Dr. Chris Harrison (Co-Founders of LIFTT Inc.) as they discuss tips on distance learning and homeschooling
This talk is an excerpt from a live Facebook webinar they participated in on August 7, 2020 titled, "Black by Design Part IV: Preparing and Protecting Our Black Children." This webinar was sponsored by the Bay Area Chapter of the Association of Black Psychologists.
Use the following link to view the entire webinar - https://www.facebook.com/TheABPsi/videos/1884346248396056/
Elders such as Dr. Wade Nobles, Dr. Jawanzaa Kunjufu, and...2020-08-0810 minLIFTT Inc. Podcast: Educating African-Americans for the 21st CenturyFeaturing Dr. Patricia Nunley: Educating African-Americans for the 21st CenturyThis podcast features Dr. Patricia Nunley (Educator) as she discusses implications for educating African-Americans for the 21st century.
This speech is an excerpt from a conference held at Mills College by Drs. NNeka and Chris Harrison in 2010 titled, Educating African-Americans for the 21st Century.
See article online for more details about this conference.2020-06-1420 minLIFTT Inc. Podcast: Educating African-Americans for the 21st CenturyFeaturing Dr. Margaret Norris: Educating African-Americans for the 21st CenturyThis podcast features Dr. Margaret Norris (Educator) as she discusses implications for educating African-Americans for the 21st century.
This speech is an excerpt from a conference held at Mills College by Drs. NNeka and Chris Harrison in 2010 titled, Educating African-Americans for the 21st Century.
See article online for more details about this conference.2020-06-1436 minLIFTT Inc. Podcast: Educating African-Americans for the 21st CenturyFeaturing Romeo Garcia: Educating African-Americans for the 21st CenturyThis podcast features Romeo Garcia (Educator) as he discusses implications for educating African-Americans for the 21st century.
This speech is an excerpt from a conference held at Mills College by Drs. NNeka and Chris Harrison in 2010 titled, Educating African-Americans for the 21st Century.
See article online for more details about this conference.2020-06-1440 minLIFTT Inc. Podcast: Educating African-Americans for the 21st CenturyFeaturing Andre Aikins: Educating African-Americans for the 21st CenturyThis podcast features Andre Aikins (Educator) as he discusses implications for educating African-Americans for the 21st century.
This speech is an excerpt from a conference held at Mills College by Drs. NNeka and Chris Harrison in 2010 titled, Educating African-Americans for the 21st Century.
See article online for more details about this conference.2020-06-1437 minLIFTT Inc. Podcast: Educating African-Americans for the 21st CenturyFeaturing Dr. Chris Harrison: Educating African-Americans for the 21st CenturyThis podcast features Dr. Chris Harrison, Co-Founder of LIFTT Inc., as he discusses implications for educating African-Americans for the 21st century.
This speech is an excerpt from a conference held at Mills College by Drs. NNeka and Chris Harrison in 2010 titled, Educating African-Americans for the 21st Century.
See article online for more details about this conference.2020-06-1444 minLIFTT Inc. Podcast: Educating African-Americans for the 21st CenturyToward a Standard of Excellence in EducationThis podcast discusses what excellence looks like in education.
Speaker: Dr. Chris Harrison, Co-Founder of LIFTT Inc.
www.lifttinc.org2020-06-1408 minLIFTT Inc. Podcast: Educating African-Americans for the 21st CenturyThe Purpose of Education for African-Americans in the 21st CenturyThis podcast discusses how African-Americans can seize the time in preparing children, youth, and adults for learning in the 21st century.
Speaker: Dr. Chris Harrison, Co-Founder of LIFTT Inc.
www.lifttinc.org2020-06-1407 minLIFTT Inc. Podcast: Educating African-Americans for the 21st CenturyRebuilding Our Communities Through Education and Moral LeadershipThis podcast discusses the role of education and moral leadership in strengthening the beloved community.
Speaker: Dr. Chris Harrison, Co-Founder of LIFTT Inc.
www.lifttinc.org2020-06-1405 minLIFTT Inc. Podcast: Educating African-Americans for the 21st CenturyExcerpt from Teacher PD on Parent-School PartnershipsThis podcast discusses ways to strengthen and improve parent-school partnerships.
Speaker: Dr. NNeka Harrison, Co-Founder of LIFTT Inc.
www.lifttinc.org2020-06-1408 minLIFTT Inc. Podcast: Educating African-Americans for the 21st CenturyA Healthy Home Produces a Scholarly StudentThis podcast discusses the positive impact of child rearing and home values on the development of a scholarly student.
Speaker: Dr. Chris Harrison, Co-Founder of LIFTT Inc.
www.lifttinc.org2020-06-1406 minLIFTT Inc. Podcast: Educating African-Americans for the 21st CenturyBridging the Achievement Gap--Or Not (New American Media)This podcast discusses the significance of the achievement gap and how to close it.
Speakers: Dr. Chris Harrison, Co-Founder of LIFTT Inc. and Fluke Fluker, Founder of The Village Nation
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* originally appeared on New American Media2020-06-1408 minLIFTT Inc. Podcast: Educating African-Americans for the 21st CenturyThe Process of Academic SuccessThis podcast discusses the process of engendering academic success in K-12 students.
Speaker: Dr. Chris Harrison, Co-Founder of LIFTT Inc.
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