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Let's Talk LocalEvery Child, Every Opportunity: Dallas Education CollectiveEvery child deserves access to a world-class education — but for far too many in Dallas, that dream still feels out of reach. Roughly 144,000 economically disadvantaged students live within DISD boundaries, and 40% of children living in poverty aren’t prepared to start school. These aren’t just statistics — they’re the future of our city.That’s why the Dallas Education Collective exists: to bring the community together and change this story once and for all.In this episode, you’ll meet Nakia Douglas, a DISD graduate and the Executive Director of DEC, who has dedicated his life to im...
2025-09-1742 min
iBuild America PodcastLeading a nonprofit’s Focus on Education and Teacher Policy in one of the largest states.Kevin MalonsonExecutiveDirector, Teach Plus TexasWe’re proud to feature Kevin Malonson, Executive Director of Teach Plus Texas, on the iBuild America Podcast.With 30 years in education, Kevin brings a deep understanding of policy, college access, and instructional excellence. His voice is reshaping education equity and elevating teacher leadership across Texas.Kevin Malonson is the Executive Director of Teach Plus Texas, leading Teach Plus’ policy and instructional practice work in the state and supporting national teacher diversity initiatives. Kevin has 30 years of expe...
2025-04-3029 min
Learning Can’t WaitNatalie Arias & Kevin Malonson | Leadership, Advocacy, Policy Fellowship, Effective EducatorsWelcome back to the Learning Can't Wait podcast! In today's episode, host Hayley Spira-Bauer engages in a compelling conversation with educators Natalie Arias and Kevin Malonson. The duo takes us on a journey through their personal narratives, sharing the pivotal moments that led them to the field of education.
Delving into their advocacy work with Teach Plus, Natalie and Kevin shed light on the organization's commitment to addressing crucial issues affecting students, teachers, and equity in education.
Produced by Fullmind
2024-01-1638 min
Learning Can’t WaitAdrian Mim | Math Education, Teaching Styles, Diversity in STEM, Calculus ProjectWelcome back to the Learning Can’t Wait podcast! Today, host Hayley Spira-Bauer speaks with Dr. Adrian Mim, Founder and CEO of The Calculus Project. Listen as Adrian explains how curricula is built around white middle class, and how we can work to close math achievement gaps by promoting and practicing inclusivity. Dr. Mim describes why it is important for students to learn about the mathematical contributions of people of color, and shares some of the philosophy behind The Calculus Project.
Finally, Adrian answers the age-old question of what parents can do when they don’t understand their k...
2024-01-0934 min
Intersect EdEducation Experts Go Deep on Texas' Second Annual Public Education PollWe’ve said since the beginning that the Raise Your Hand Texas Foundation Poll is for everyone. It is for educators, researchers, lawmakers, and communities. It represents the voices of all Texans about an issue that impacts all Texans. It is Texas’ poll.The eighth Intersect Ed podcast episode features education experts from a variety of fields reflecting on the Foundation Poll data and how it impacts their work. This was always the goal — that Texas across fields would use the research to inform decisions and stimulate action to improve public education for all students and families.T...
2021-03-0527 min
The SAGA PodSAGA Pod / Learning Curve 01.29.15Dallas Home Rule Commissioner Kevin Malonson stops by to discuss the pros and cons of Home Rule: Why he voted against writing a charter, why he isn't against reform, and what critics on both sides of the debate can learn from parents and educators. He also declines my offer to take a swing at me. As always, please listen with your ears.
2015-01-2942 min