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unMASKing with Male Educators: Creating Emotionally Safe Classrooms & Schools for Male StudentsAn Educator and Technology Expert Keeps It Real about Our Children“When we can look young people in the eye, and see who they are, and tell them that they matter, and show them a book, and spark their imagination, and be right there… That’s the thing. Going through the experience with them, build up their confidence… Put a battery in their back. They need that. Everybody needs that. That little bird that’s about to jump off the nest, I’m sure the little bird needs a little bit of encouragement from big momma bird, like, ‘You got this, baby.’” - Amil CookEver Forward Club’s Ashanti Branch is...
2025-07-2956 min
Teaching UnscriptedExploring Hip-Hop Pedagogy with Dr. Adjapong & Dr. Emdin, Part 2Today on the podcast, we're continuing the conversation between Dr. Edmund Adjapong and his mentor, Dr. Chris Emdin. Edmund’s new book, Teach Like an MC: Hip-Hop Pedagogy in the K-12 Classroom is a research-based framework built on the foundation of culturally-responsive pedagogy that infuses hip-hop culture into content lessons for deeper student engagement.Chris is the creator of the HipHopEd social media movement. HipHopEd is a multi-platform and cross-curricular initiative with the goal of educating stakeholders in education and related fields about the intersection of hip-hop and education.Edmund and Chris start this part of...
2025-03-2421 min
Hip Hop Can Save AmericaHip Hop at SiriusXM with Joshua "J1" Raiford, VP of Music ProgrammingIn this episode, get an insider's look at the state of Hip Hop radio and streaming with SiriusXM & Pandora VP of Music Programming, Joshua "J1" Raiford! Discover how streaming and satellite platforms are changing the way we experience Hip Hop and creating opportunities for artists of all generations.In this exclusive conversation with Manny Faces and J1, learn about:How streaming technology saved hip hop after nearly destroying itSiriusXM's partnerships with HBCUsWhy data doesn't tell the whole story in music programmingThe evolution of digital streaming in Hip Hop cultureHow legacy artists find new audiences through streaming
2024-12-1822 min
Teach the Babies w/ Dr. David J. JohnsDecolonizing the Genius Black MindThere is something powerful about educators who are committed to introducing children to the genius in them. Dr. Chris Emdin is a genius personified, and this intellectual cipher between two intellectual powerhouses who love Black people, teach the babies, and defend democracy is anchored by the freedom to dream and the importance of having safe and supportive spaces to nurture our dreams.Dr. Emdin earned his PhD in urban education with a concentration in Mathematics, Science, and Technology to birth the #HipHopEd social media movement, wrote books for “White For White Folks Who Teach In the Hood, and the...
2024-10-151h 03
I Am DadEmpowering Black Men: Brandon Frame on Transforming Narratives and Inspiring ChangeWelcome to another uplifting episode of the "I Am Dad" podcast! Today, we are thrilled to have with us a visionary leader and social innovator who has made a profound impact on the lives of Black men and boys—Brandon Frame.
Brandon is the Chief Visionary Officer of TheBlackManCan FOUNDATION., an award-winning and internationally recognized non-profit and digital media platform dedicated to celebrating, educating, and inspiring boys and men of color. Through TheBlackManCan, Brandon has worked tirelessly to challenge stereotypes and amplify the authentic stories of Black men, creating a powerful shift in perception and empowering individuals to...
2024-09-081h 02I Am DadEmpowering Black Men: Brandon Frame on Transforming Narratives and Inspiring ChangeWelcome to another uplifting episode of the "I Am Dad" podcast! Today, we are thrilled to have with us a visionary leader and social innovator who has made a profound impact on the lives of Black men and boys—Brandon Frame.
Brandon is the Chief Visionary Officer of TheBlackManCan FOUNDATION., an award-winning and internationally recognized non-profit and digital media platform dedicated to celebrating, educating, and inspiring boys and men of color. Through TheBlackManCan, Brandon has worked tirelessly to challenge stereotypes and amplify the authentic stories of Black men, creating a powerful shift in perception and empowering individuals to...
2024-09-081h 02
Hip Hop Can Save America#HipHopEd: The Concept. The Movement. The Conference. - Dr. Chris Emdin & Timothy JonesExplore the transformative power of Hip Hop in education with Manny Faces, Dr. Chris Emdin and Timothy D. Jones in this compelling episode of "Hip Hop Can Save America." Dive into the vibrant #HipHopEd movement, where Hip Hop culture and values are ingeniously woven into the educational fabric to surpass traditional benchmarks. This dynamic discussion highlights how this approach not only validates the use of Hip Hop elements in classrooms but also fosters deeper connections and academic excellence among students and teachers.The conversation will delve into the core principles of Hip Hop education, which emphasize the...
2024-06-1859 min
TRUE Skool Podcast Network"Queens Table" hosted by Students from Tosa East & WestTune in to the latest episode of "Queens Table," where three inspiring students take the mic to discuss the power of sisterhood, community unity, and amplifying youth voices! 🎙️
From sharing personal experiences to exploring ways to uplift one another, this episode is a powerful conversation that celebrates the strength and resilience of young voices from different backgrounds.
Join us as we dive deep into topics that matter and highlight the importance of solidarity and empowerment. Don't miss out on this empowering discussion!
#wearetrueskool #hiphoped #QueensTable #YouthVoice #Sisterhood #CommunityUnity #Empowerment #Podcast #StudentVoices #StrengthInUnity #Inspiration #Ampli...
2024-04-2319 min
STEAM RisesEpisode 4: Who’s in your orbit? Nurturing pathways to equity in STEAMIn this episode, uncover the power of embracing curiosity as a tool for empowerment and discover how the inquisitive nature of young minds is already reshaping our future. Jean Dao, Manager of High School Programming and Professional Development at the Harvard Office of Public Affairs and Communication, discusses with Melinda the importance of STEAM education and its integration into all aspects of life.
Jean Dao shares her inspiring journey of awakening to the significance of science and STEM in our daily lives, while navigating the challenges with young people of digital literacy in an age saturated with in...
2024-04-1032 min
Getting Smart PodcastTimothy Jones and Mason Pashia on What Education Can Learn From PoetryOn this special episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, producer Mason Pashia is joined by Timothy Jones. In honor of Poetry Month, Timothy and Mason discuss their deep appreciation and practice of the intersection and language. Timothy is a long-time educator, coach, mentor and someone who lives and breathes hip-hop. Timothy is the Chief Visionary Officer at #HipHopEd, a digitally-birthed organization with a sprawling membership of brilliant educators and passionate advocates that know just how powerful this intersection can be. He is also the founder of Techniques4Learning, a company dedicated to utilizing Hip-Hop and Cu...
2024-04-0524 min
LEAPcastDr. Brandon Frame: The Black Man CanDr. Brandon Frame is a visionary leader, social innovator and mentor. He is the Chief Visionary Officer of TheBlackManCan, Inc. an award winning and internationally recognized non-profit organization focused on celebrating, educating and inspiring boys and men of color. Accomplishments and accolades are no stranger to Dr. Brandon Frame, but what makes him extraordinary is the humility and servant-leadership that marks his life. Dr. Brandon is also the Director of Business Partnership & Development at High School, Inc., Co-Founder of the award winning twitter chat #hiphoped and the Author of Define Yourself, Redefine the World: A Guided Journal for Boys...
2024-04-0355 min
TRUE Skool Podcast NetworkConversations And Connections Series Hosted by Shalina S. Ali With Environmental Youth Collaboration Ep. 2EPISODE 2 featuring:
Miltan Byers III, Olivia Roasch, and Catie Petralia.
Our recent EYC retreat was truly transformative! From deep discussions to inspiring connections, it showcased the incredible power of collaboration.
Immerse yourself in the best moments of our recent retreat! Listen to thought-provoking discussions and the vibrant energy of unity in Milwaukee. What is an Environmental youth Collaborative???
Get exclusive insights from retreat participants! Tune in to our engaging podcast series "Conversations and Connections" covering topics from environmental justice to innovative solutions for youth and families our planet and people.
2024-03-0420 minGetting Smart PodcastMickey Breeze and H. Bernard Hall on Hip Hop As a LifestyleOn this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Victoria Andrews is joined by Producer Mickey Breeze, the 10-time Beat Battle Champion of the Twin Cities. He is also a former teacher for the "Twin Cities Mobile Jazz Project." and a DJ for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Twins. He's a proud alumni of the High School for Recording Arts in St. Paul, MN. We're also joined by Dr. H. Bernard Hall an Assistant Professor of Urban Teacher Education at Drexel University in the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum. His teaching and research interests include urban teacher education a...
2023-11-2937 min
Black GazeHip Hop EducationDr. Porcher & Dr. Bertrand, co-host with Dr. Kelly Allen & Dr. Edmund Adjapong to discuss the celebration of 50 years of Hip Hop and the importance and power of Hip Hop Education.
Dr. Kelly R. Allen is an Assistant Professor of Curriculum Studies in the College of Education and Human Development at Augusta University. Informed by her experiences as a high school social studies teacher, Kelly’s research explores hip-hop as a Black liberatory praxis.
Dr. Edmund Adjapong is an Associate Professor of Education at Seton Hall University. He is also a faculty fellow at The Institute for...
2023-09-271h 13
SHAPE America's Podcast - Professional Development for Health & Physical Education TeachersEDI Podcast: Exchanging Cultures to Build Healthy Relationships, Part IIOn this episode of the podcast, host John Strong welcomes Dr. Jason Rawls back from Ohio. They discuss how youth culture influenced entertainment and education including the history of hip-hop, how to connect with your students via their interests, how the first few weeks of the school year are important and more! Dr. Rawls is not only a scholar and an educator, but he is also a practitioner of Hip-Hop. Dr. Rawls contributed production on the album Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star, which was critically acclaimed as one of the best albums of 1998 and was a...
2023-08-1823 minSHAPE America's Podcast - Professional Development for Health & Physical Education TeachersEDI Podcast: Exchanging Cultures to Build Healthy RelationshipsOn this episode of the podcast, host John Strong welcomes Dr. Jason Rawls from Ohio. They discuss Dr. Rawls' history in education, how to exchange cultures in the classroom, how to identify youth culture and ways to build healthy relationships with your students.Dr. Rawls is not only a scholar and an educator, but he is also a practitioner of Hip-Hop. Dr. Rawls contributed production on the album Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star, which was critically acclaimed as one of the best albums of 1998 and was a major force in the late-1990s underground hip...
2023-06-0917 min
The Father DifferenceThe Extraordinary Difference a Father Can Make with Brandon FrameSend us a textLearn How This Entrepreneur is Revolutionizing the Black Community that will help every man do the same!Join me on the Man of Honor Podcast with Brandon Frame, a visionary leader, social innovator, and mentor. He is the Chief Visionary Officer of TheBlackManCan, Inc., an award-winning and internationally recognized non-profit and digital media platform focused on celebrating, educating, and inspiring boys and men of color. Accomplishments and accolades are no stranger to Brandon Frame, but what makes him extraordinary is the humility and servant-leadership that marks his life. Brandon i...
2023-04-0456 min
Men Are The P.R.I.Z.E. PodcastSeason 2, Episode 32: The P.R.I.Z.E. is Brandon FrameThis week the case study is Brandon Frame. Who is Brandon you ask?
Brandon Frame is a visionary leader, social innovator and mentor. He is the Chief Visionary Officer of TheBlackManCan, Inc. an award winning and internationally recognized non-profit and digital media platform focused on celebrating, educating and inspiring boys and men of color. Accomplishments and accolades are no stranger to Brandon Frame, but what makes him extraordinary is the humility and servant-leadership that marks his life. Brandon is the Deputy Director of Social - Emotional Learning at The Urban Assembly, Co-Founder of the award winning twitter chat #hip...
2023-02-1855 min
Arts For The Health Of ItClass Act Detroit with Rashard Dobbins - S2E31We're kicking off 2023 by visiting with Rashard Dobbins, Executive Director of Class Act Detroit, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower youth via music and arts education through the elements of hip-hop.
Topics include:
the power of community, Class Act Detroit's origins, mission, and vision
racial healing, equity, and generational change
the concept of reaching to teach
the new headquarters of Class Act Detroit and how you can support this movement with time, talent, or treasure
Connect with Class Act Detroit:
Website: https://www.classactdetroit.org/
Video call: https://calendly.com/classactdetroit
Other re...
2023-01-0450 min
Lunchroom Cypher PodcastS2, E8: Hip Hop & Mindfulness (ft. Chris [i.D.] Jeter)In this episode of the Lunchroom Cyph we connect with a school counselor, emcee, and advocate for creative expression and mindfulness - Chris [i.D.] Jeter. We discuss how Hip Hop functions as a grounding practice in our individual lives and work with youth. There's nothing like chatting about Hip Hop and school counseling practices with a fellow school counselor - this conversation was incredible. Together we analyzed a 16 from Black Though (The GOAT in my opinion) before Chris closed us out with a guided reflection and meditation practice (timestamp 32:30). Happy listening!
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2022-10-0442 minLunchroom Cypher PodcastS2, E7: Turn Up Pedagogy - Hip Hop Dance in Elementary School Classrooms (Ft. Alexia Pendleton aka @TheDancerTeacher)On this episode of the lunchroom cyph we feature Alexia Pendleton aka @thedancerteacher. Alexia is a kindergarten teacher in Atlantic City, Nj, and the 2020-2021 Teacher of the Year!!! Her work is incredible, and I had the pleasure of hearing all about it. During this episode, Alexia reflects on her years of practical dance experience, formal dance teaching, and brilliant usage of Hip Hop dance in elementary school classrooms to support students' wellbeing. We break down some bars from Elementary Trill by @johngivez, and conclude with some practical recommendations for folx as they return to the classroom for the 2022-2023...
2022-08-2949 minLunchroom Cypher PodcastS2, E6: A Summer Hip Hop Mixtape Camp (Ft. Dr. Raphael Travis Jr.)This new episode of the lunchroom cypher was recorded live at Texas State University - San Marcos, where my colleague Dr. Raphael Travis and I were in the midst of facilitating our 4th annual Hip Hop Mixtape Camp. Together we reflected on the camp as it unfolded in real time, sharing how the integration of our respective therapeutic Hip Hop models offer important ingredients to support youth development. We also bump some Chance the Rapper and share practical tools from Mixtape Camp that educators may use! Happy listening!
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2022-08-0837 minGetting Smart PodcastGetting Smart on Approximately 400 Podcast EpisodesOn this special episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, producer Mason Pashia is joined by Tom Vander Ark and Shawnee Caruthers to celebrate the approximately 400th episode of the Getting Smart Podcast. They discuss why Getting Smart started a podcast in the first place, run through a quick lightning round of favorite moments and laugh a lot. Episodes mentioned in the episode: Dr. Roberta McFarland on The Magic of Outdoor Education Joe Erpelding on Magical Schools and Thrively EduCatered: Ululani Shiraishi 100 Days of Conversation Project and The Importance of Community...
2022-07-2046 min
Lunchroom Cypher PodcastS2, E5: Hip Hop & Social and Emotional Learning (Ft. Jamila Sams)For this episode, we are joined by Jamila Sams, founder of the Hip Hop and SEL organization We Do It For The Culture. In this powerful discussion, Jamila breaks down the importance of SEL programming in schools, as well as the offerings of WDIFTC. An important consideration is given to the current social and political climate surrounding schooling, which in many ways has attempted to silence SEL work. We of course close out by bumping some Kendrick, breaking down the lyrics and discussing next steps for educators. Thanks for listening, and check the links below to support WDIFTC!
https://wedoit4...
2022-06-2837 minLunchroom Cypher PodcastS2, E4: Teaching. Learning, and Mental Health (Ft. Dr. Napoleon Wells)On this episode of the Lunchroom Cypher, we bring back a Dr. Napoleon Wells for a conversation about mental health. While the initial plan was to discuss tools and strategies for teachers to process their own mental health concerns, after another long school year, it suddenly became necessary to also discuss the school shooting in Uvalde, TX. As always, Dr. Wells grounds us in a focus on mental health and wellness, for teachers and students, in addition to supporting our collective processing of this national tradegy. We bring in some new work from Kendrick Lamar as well. Thanks for...
2022-05-3147 minLunchroom Cypher PodcastS2, E3: "From Our Cell to Your Block" (Ft. The JMC 300 Unit)On this episode of the Lunchroom Cypher, we have a rare opportunity to hear directly from young people at J. C. Montgomery High School - a juvenile court school in Kings County. For 8 weeks I met virtually the JCM principal, Elizabeth Norris, and a small-group of youth to write a Hip Hop song about a social justice issue they deemed relevant to their lives. Together the young people penned a song exploring inequities within the criminal justice system, and then chose to interview each other about their contributions. Their song was recorded during one of our sessions with the help...
2022-05-0335 min
unMASKing with Male Educators: Creating Emotionally Safe Classrooms & Schools for Male StudentsE84. A Battery In Your Back - with Amil Cook, Hip-Hop Technologist & Educator“When we can look young people in the eye, and see who they are, and tell them that they matter, and show them a book, and spark their imagination, and be right there… That’s the thing. Going through the experience with them, build up their confidence… Put a battery in their back. They need that. Everybody needs that. That little bird that’s about to jump off the nest, I’m sure the little bird needs a little bit of encouragement from big momma bird, like, ‘You got this, baby.’” - Amil Cook
Ever Forward Club’s Ashanti Branch is...
2022-04-1356 minGetting Smart PodcastChris Emdin on STEM, STEAM, Make DreamThis episode of the Getting Smart Podcast is sponsored by our upcoming Smart Sprint, Bring Your Portrait of a Graduate to Life. You can register here. On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Shawnee Caruthers is joined by the one and only Chris Emdin, founder of HipHopEd where he is the colleague of our former guest Timothy Jones. Chris was also the Multicultural Educator of the Year award recipient and is the author of books like For White Folks Who Teach in the Hood... and the Rest of Y'all Too, Ratchetdemic, and most recently, STEM, STEAM, Make Dream.
2022-04-0635 min
The FizzicsEd PodcastHipHopEd with Dr Christopher EmdinDr Christopher Emdin brings real energy to STEM Education as he combines rap and STEM together to connect communities with learning. We spend time diving into his philosophy for learning and how you can implement this in your classroom.Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics EducationSTEM, STEAM, Make, Dream (International Center for Leadership in Education, HMH / January 7, 2022) by Christopher Emdin, explores the ways that science, technology, engineering, and mathematics can transform young people’s lives through learning. This includes reimagining our collective relationship to STEM by presenting it as more accepting and accessible than previously ack...
2022-04-0627 minLunchroom Cypher PodcastS2, E2: Hip Hop & Comic Book Making (Ft. Dr. Mike Dando)We're back with the 2nd episode of the season, highlighting the wonderful work of Dr. Mike Dando, at the intersections of Hip Hop and Comic Bookmaking. This episode takes a deep dive into Dando's cross-element work centered on Afrofuturism and English education. We hear about some of the direct work he's done with young people, sharing their own narratives through the creation of their own comic books, and collectively geek out about how English teachers and School Counselors might collab! We of course breakdown some bars - Joell Ortiz this time (admittedly one of my fav. emcees!). Enjoy!
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2022-03-2150 minLunchroom Cypher PodcastS2, E1: Normalizing Love in Classrooms (Ft. Dr. Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz & Vera Naputi)Welcome back to Season 2 of the Lunchroom Cypher Podcast! We kick off this season on Valentine’s Day 2022 with a conversation about love in classrooms with the incredible Dr. Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz and Vera Naputi. This episode takes a deep dive into poems from Yolanda’s text, Love From the Vortex. We hear some poems from the book, learn about the ways Vera and students have integrated those poems into classrooms, and together break down quotes from students reacting to their time in the classroom. This episode is an important reminder about the importance of teachers broaching vulnerable and emotional conv...
2022-02-1458 min
Drop the STEM podcast2.3. STEM, STEAM, Make, Dream - Dr. Chris EmdinChristopher Emdin, Ph.D., is the Robert A. Naslund Endowed Chair in Curriculum Theory and Professor of Education at the University of Southern California, the creator of the #HipHopEd social media movement and Science Genius B.A.T.T.L.E.S, the founder of Rap Genius and author of the New York Times bestseller For White Folks Who Teach in the Hood . . . and the Rest of Y’all Too. 🎤
His work has been featured in the Atlantic, the Wall Street Journal, and the Washington Post. Beyond being 2015, Multicultural Educator of the Year, Minorities in Energy Ambassador for the US Depar...
2022-02-0557 min
Malik's First Job PodcastKeys to Student Engagement in the Classroom with John RobinsonSend us a textAre traditional teaching methods outdated?Can hip hop culture be leveraged in the classroom to increase student engagement?How does student trauma impact focus in the classroom?John Robinson is an entrepreneur, creator, label-runner, educator, and author. John Robinson began his career in the mid '90s as Lil’ Sci of Scienz of Life—a group with his brother ID 4 Windz and their late comrade Inspector Willabee. The group Scienz of Life caught the attention of Bobbito Garcia, co-host of the legendary Stretch Armstrong & Bobbito Show...
2022-01-1643 minLunchroom Cypher PodcastEpisode 12: Practicing Self-Care (Ft. Shauna Brown AKA @TeachForTheCultureOn this episode of the Lunchroom Cypher, we build with the incredible Shauna Brown, Founder of @TeachForTheCulture. As we all continue to dive headfirst into the 2021-2022 school year, Shauna reminds us about the importance of self-care as a necessary first step in supporting youth development. Together we discuss various ways to practice self-care and break down a fire new verse from Lauyrn Hill off Nas' most recent project. Enjoy!
2021-10-0646 minGetting Smart PodcastTimothy Jones on HipHopEd and Techniques4LearningOn this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast Getting Smart team members Mason Pashia and Shawnee Caruthers are joined by Timothy Jones, a long-time educator, coach, mentor and someone who lives and breathes hip hop. Timothy is the Chief Visionary Officer at #HipHopEd, a digitally-birthed organization with a sprawling membership of brilliant educators and passionate advocates that know just how powerful this intersection can be. He is also the founder of Techniques4Learning, a company dedicated to utilizing Hip-Hop and Culturally Relevant Pedagogy to develop and implement strategies, curriculum and activities to improve teacher student engagement for s...
2021-10-0635 minLunchroom Cypher PodcastEpisode 11: Hip-Hop Dance & Development (Ft. Aysha Upchurch)In this episode, we learn about hip-hop dance, joy, and liberation from Aysha Upchurch. Aysha Upchurch is an artist, instructor, and education consultant committed to youth advocacy, social inclusion, artistry development, and transformative education. Through narratives about her work in dance and education (at Harvard!), we hear about the ways hip-hop dance can propel youth development. We also break down some Lauyrn Hill and share insights for educators!
2021-09-0649 minLunchroom Cypher PodcastEpisode 10: Hip-Hop Literacies and Pedagogy in the English Classroom (Ft. Dr. Lauren Kelly)On this episode of the Lunchroom Cypher, we sit down with the incomparable Dr. Lauren Kelly who shares insights from years of experience in the English classroom integrating hip-hop based approaches. We also discuss some of the hip-hop based work she is currently leading as an assistant professor at Rutgers University. Together we break down bars from Teyana Taylor, and share practical insights for educators!
Follow Lauren and her brilliance @djdutchesss
2021-08-1657 min
PODCAST Nº1 INSPIRACION COLECTIVA - Crisis = OportunidadInspiracion colectiva: Experiencias de Ambientación hacia una multidimensionalildad vivida, Tecnología humana.Esta capitulo de inspiración colectiva es la ambientación de la clase magistral para la Universidad CNCI virtual en Mexico que daremos en el marco las jornadas de reflexión sobre la enseñanza directa y streaming, este sábado 17 de julio a las 10:00 . Agradecemos a nuestro equipo la terapeuta Pilar Maldonado (CHI) maestra de reiki, fundadora de YAFUN KUMEN actividad física energética, a Lucas Vico (BARNA-ESP) licenciado en arte Universitat de Barcelona ,fundador EROL URBA colectivo formación de lenguajes creativos para el bienestar y el buen vivir de los territorios, y en. metodologiaa nos acompaña...
2021-07-131h 21Lunchroom Cypher PodcastEpisode 9: The Emcee & Producer Duo: Building Student Rapport (Ft. J Rawls and John Robinson)Legendary producer Dr. J Rawls and emcee John Robinson join us for a powerful discussion on leveraging hip-hop culture to build relationships with students. Drawing from their experiences working together as a producer and emcee duo (Rawls and Robinson) and writing their book (Youth Culture Power), we glean insights for educators to bring the best out of themselves and their students. We are also blessed with the chance to break down an original track off of their recent album.
Follow J Rawls @Jrawls82 and John Robinson @JohnRobinsonMusic, and catch their collaborative efforts @ItsJayAreYCP
Tap into their book and music at...
2021-07-1251 minLunchroom Cypher PodcastEpisode 8: On Joy & Happyvism (ft. Justis Lopez & Ryan Parker)In this episode, we are joined by two brilliant educators, Justis Lopez and Ryan Parker to discuss how hip-hop can be a vehicle for choosing joy. We discuss the nuances of their work, around an album and book called "Happyvism", which includes listening to and breaking down bars from some of their music.
Please check out and support Project Happyvism: https://www.projecthappyvism.com/
Also follow these brilliant people: @social_justis & @peaceloveparker on IG
2021-06-231h 01Lunchroom Cypher PodcastEpisode 7: Hip-Hop Meets Chess and Jiu Jitsu (Ft. Adisa Banjoko)Adisa "The Bishop" Banjoko is an author, podcast host, chess player, martial artist and founder of the Hip-Hop Chess Federation - amongst other amazing things. On this episode we discuss the melding of hip-hop, chess, and jiu jitsu to support youth development. Adisa's incredibly unique and powerful journey began after an unexpected interaction with his school counselor that led to a newfound friendship with the late great rapper Easy-E. We hear about his story in detail on this ep, followed by a breakdown of some dope lyrics - this time some hip-hop and chess bars from Apathy.
Adisa is also...
2021-06-0749 min
Zero Noize Podcast with Rod WallaceZero Noize Podcast With Rod Wallace #13: P Dot & Chise 3269 The Dot Gang (The Chronic)This week, Rod chops it up with Detroit MC's P Dot and Chise 3269 about developing chemistry as performers, their hit single "Coney Island," and why The Chronic may not be Dr. Dre's best work.
Produced by @projectxplugin
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Chise 3269: www.dboysound.com @chise3269
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2021-05-251h 42Zero Noize Podcast with Rod WallaceZero Noize Podcast with Rod Wallace #12: Elliot The Beatmaking Therapist (Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde))This week, Rod speaks with Dr. Elliot Gann from Today's Future Sound about beatmaking as a form of therapy, the weekly Global Beat Cypher, #hiphoped, God's Favorite Drums (phoniqs.com), and why Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde is better than Labincalifornia (he is dead wrong).
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Sponsored by:
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2021-05-172h 01Lunchroom Cypher PodcastEpisode 6: Narrative Work Through Hip-Hop & Coffee (ft. cxffeeblack)On this episode we welcome on Bartholomew Jones of Cxffeeblack (https://cxffeeblack.com/) - an entrepreneurial venture with specific social implications, started by Bartholomew Jones and Renata Henderson to reclaim the black history of coffee and remain its black future. Together we discuss the history of coffee, and how hip-hop and coffee can be jointly leveraged to reclaim personal narratives. Cxffeeblack is also an emcee, so he shares some of his lyrics with us, and breakdowns practical steps for facilitating coffee cyphers.
IG: cxffeeblack
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2021-05-171h 08Lunchroom Cypher PodcastEpisode 5: Rap-Motional Wellness: Collaborations with Psychologists (Ft. Dr. Napoleon Wells)During this episode we discuss how school counselors and school psychologists collaborate, using hip-hop, to support youth. Dr. Wells takes us on a journey through the history of hip-hop, and how hip-hop organically serves as a tool for healing and combating White supremacy. We also breakdown some Jay Electronica lyrics and offer practical next steps for educators and psychologists.
Dr. Napoleon Wells:
@Napoleonwellsthepsychologist
napoleonwellsphd@gmail.com
2021-05-0355 minLunchroom Cypher PodcastEpisode 4: “Who We Be”: DMX, Resilience, and Counseling on College CampusesOn this episode we are joined by Kim Davalos, Nate Nevado & Adam Freas who discuss their work counseling youth on college campuses through Hip-Hop. We open this conversation by honoring the late great DMX, who throughout his life and career modeled resilience and unapologetic authenticity. We then consider how those core tenants of Hip-Hop play an essential role in how we theorize and deliver Hip-Hop based interventions on college campuses.
Rock The School Bells
IG: @rocktheschoolbells
Center for Innovative Practices through Hip Hop Education & Research (CIPHER)
IG: @cipherskylinecollege
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IG: @Kimdavalos
Nate Nevado
IG: @n8diggs
Adam Freas
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2021-04-121h 09
Focus on EDU: EdTech and The Education Experience#25: Mistakes, Vulnerability, #HipHopEd, and Reality Pedagogy - Dr. Chris Emdin (EXTENDED CUT)Join us as we dive into some radical vulnerability, Wu-Tang, grace, science, humility, mistakes, Jay-Z, #HipHopEd, reality pedagogy, and so much more. Dr. Chris Emdin, professor at Teachers College at Columbia University, author of "For White Folks Who Teach in the Hood..." and the Upcoming "RatchetDemic" joins us for this week's EXTENDED CUT 30 minute episode of #FocusOnK12.
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2021-04-0730 minLunchroom Cypher PodcastEpisode 3: Hip-Hop Culture Across School Programing (Ft. Qiana Spellman)This episode features one of the dopest school counselors in game, future Dr. Qiana Spellman. Qiana takes us through the various ways hip-hop has informed her work, from teaching elective classes to constructing school studios. As usual we close out with breaking down some bars from Big Sean and share tangible tools for educators to use.
2021-03-3152 minLunchroom Cypher PodcastEpisode 2: Emotionally Freeing Classrooms (Ft. Dr. Chris Emdin)In this episode we welcome Dr. Chris Emdin, Columbia Teachers College Professor, Author of the New York Times Best Seller “For While Folks Who Teach In The Hood: And The Rest of Y'all Too”, and the forthcoming text - “Ratchetdemic: Reimagining Academic Success”. Together we discuss how supporting student’s social and emotional development is the responsibility of all educators. We also breakdown a Loaded Lux Freestyle and share some practical next steps for educators.
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2021-03-3149 minLunchroom Cypher PodcastEpisode 1: A Hip-Hop and School Counseling Program (Ft. Ja-Quan Greene)Welcome to The Lunchroom Cypher, a podcast discussing how hip-hop can support student development in schools. In this episode Dr. Ian P. Levy (Host) and Ja-Quan Greene (educator) discuss the co-creation of a hip-hop and school counseling program at a NYC high school, break down some bars, and offer practical steps for all educators.
2021-03-3149 min
PODCAST Nº1 INSPIRACION COLECTIVA - Crisis = OportunidadPodcast 3: Metodología Multidimensional #Evalutile - Curso Guías Lenguajes Creativos #Evalutile, Buenos Aires - Argentina Invitado Dario Quintanilla (Pisagua- Chile).El podcast numero 3 tiene lo contenidos del programa: Metodologías de innovación en educación, que es la innovación?, identificar innovaciones propias desde la practica, iniciar la innovación. Metodología educación innovadora #evalutile #hiphoped pedagogía de la realidad. Evalutile Estilos de enseñanza de co-creación de ambientes para el bienestar. Métodos y técnicas de enseñanza de las danzas, los deportes y la cultura urbana. Herramienta Evalutile para la co-docencia.
Podcast es un Elemento complementarios del curso de formación, presentación de la propuesta de Teoría en movicierto . Se so...
2021-01-242h 05
High Tech High UnboxedWe're about ALL kids, and ALL kids being successful”: Dr. Adriana Lepe-Ramirez, Principal of Escondido High SchoolEpisode Notes
In this Guest Episode from the Educated Guess podcast, Rodrigo Arancibia and Cesar Fernandez interview Escondido Principal Adriana Lepe-Ramirez about how she came to education, and how she and her staff are transforming the whole school culture.
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Cesar's Recommended Educated Guess Episodes
Ep.041: Don Dumas aka Don the Jeweler | San Diego County Teacher of the Year
Ep.045: Stephanie Brown | Principal of Lincoln High School
Ep.044: Dr. Rob Rubalcaba AKA Professor Shadow | Umoja | Pillars of the Community
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2020-12-181h 02
I've Got Scars Baby!Growing Up in a Single Parent Household - An Interview with Brandon Frame***** This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. I’ve Got Scars Baby listeners get 10% off their first month at: http://betterhelp.com/IveGotScarsBaby
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In this episode, Brandon shares his experience not meeting his Dad until he was 18-years-old and the work he put in to acknowledge and embrace his emotions. He also describes just how instrumental his mother and other male role models were in shaping who he is today while offering advice to young men who m...
2020-11-1344 min
Hip Hop Can Save AmericaHHCSA DAILY - Dr. Marti Cason on #HipHopEd Pedagogy: Teaching Math & Teaching TeachersLIVE at 1pm EST every Monday through Thursday in the month of September, join Manny Faces in exploring innovative, inspiring, and sometimes surprising ways that Hip-Hop music & culture are uplifting and improving humanity -- in areas such as education, science & technology, health & wellness, social justice, the fine arts, and much more.Special guests daily, and your comments/questions welcome during the show!Never miss an episode (plus get special Friday BONUS episodes) by subscribing to the Hip-Hop Can Save America! podcast on your favorite podcast or streaming audio app: https://link.chtbl.com/hhcsa
2020-09-0853 min
EPND PodcastSeason 1.04 - The Timothy Jones & Dr. Tyra Good EpisodeIn this episode of the EPND Podcast Amil and Jason sat down with educator, writer, lecturer, and co-founder of #HipHopED , Timothy Jones (@tdj6899). They were joined by special guest Dr. Tyra Good (@tyrathegooddr),Assistant Professor of Practice in Education at Chatham University where she also facilitates culturally sustaining school and university partnerships. The discussion centered around their educational journeys and using hip hop to engage this generation’s children.
Audio Engineering by Zafir McBride & Amil Cook
Music Composition by theycallmejeff
Executive Production by Jason Orr & Amil Cook
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2020-09-021h 45
TRUE Skool Podcast NetworkCommunity Listening Session [feat. Eli $tones, Numero8, RJ Riddle]TRUE Skool Podcast Ep. 2 Community Listening Session
[feat. Eli $tones, Numero8, RJ Riddle] is a very fun + inspirational view behind the music and videos of the up + coming Milwaukee Artists - Recorded with a live studio audience hosted at @TRUESkool414 March 1st, 2019. Discover new material and artists! Interviews Hosted by @vivafidel audio by @djthejenius - send us feedback , share x comment.
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#wearetrueskool #trueskoolstories #trueblog #hiphoped
2020-01-151h 03
Bishop Chronicles#76: Hip-Hop & EducationToday Adisa shares his reflections on almost ruining his life path after being given a gun as a young adult. His special guest is internationally acclaimed educator and poet Tyson Amir (@tyamir), author of Black Boy Poems. They talk about the state of #hiphoped and the challenges in mainstream education models. To hear Bishop Chronicles episodes first, listen Tuesday-Friday at 5 pm pst on The Pharcyde's CydeLife Radio! http://pharcydetv.com/cydelife-radio/ Subscribe to Bishop Chronicles on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bishop-chronicles/id1459775067 And follow Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3c...
2019-07-011h 06
InventYou PodcastEP 5 The Maturation of the Black Man with Brandon FrameBrandon Frame is the Founder of The Black Man Can, Inc, Co-Founder of #HipHopEd, and author of "The Adventures of Coach and Little Dell: My First Tie". TheBlackManCan is an award-winning non-profit organization as seen on CBS, BET & ABC.
Frame joins Brandon Alexander and The Winter's Cactus Podcast to discuss the maturation of the black man and importance of reading fundamentals at an early age. The two pair dive into storytelling when they discuss Big Pimpin' Jay-Z vs 4:44 Jay-Z. Is one possible without the other?
Last but not least, the school to prison pipeline starts as early as fourth grade...
2019-06-1825 min
Vrain Waves: Teaching Conversations with Minds Shaping EducationWe Got This with Cornelius MinorConnect with Cornelius Minor
Website: kassandcorn.com | Twitter: @MisterMinor | Book: We Got This
Connect with Vrain Waves
Twitter: @VrainWaves | Becky Twitter: @BeckyEPeters | Ben Twitter: @mrkalb
Links & Show Notes
Cornelius’ Introduction & Background (02:05)
Working through and reflecting on failure; teacher imagination (03:45)
We Got This, the book, and the Teacher-as-Hero Narrative (05:59)
Jamal Eigel, illustrator
Why is the Teacher-as-hero narrative problematic? (07:40)
People as humans not heroes; allies, not saviors
Heinemann Podcast w/ Mr. Minor - Building Better Heroes
We all want better (09:52)
Teaching in the contemporary political moment
We are pro-kid - to help them create op...
2019-03-0454 min
Podcasting Pair-a-Dimes with David TrussPair-a-Dimes 20 – David JakesDescription: This David Jakes interview was recorded at the 2018 SXSW (South by South West) EDU Conference in Austin Texas. Accompanied by Jeff Richardson, we light-heartedly touch on some of David's 'hot buttons', and we pick his brain on designing learning spaces, both with and without a budget.
Show Notes: [Listen Now *Direct link to mp3]
David Jakes - DavidJakesDesigns.com - @DJakes on Twitter
The Third Teacher: 79 Ways You Can Use Design to Transform Teaching & Learning
- Third Teacher Flash Cards (pdf) -
One of my #SXSWEDU takeaways:
“Preparing kids for ‘jobs that don’t yet exist’ is still job prep, just...
2018-03-1442 min