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Conversion ZooHow To Do Local SEO in 2025 With Google Maps - Josh ThompsonJosh Thompson, owner of Brightbeam SEO, takes us behind the scenes of mastering AI‑driven marketing for local and service‑based businesses and SEO. In this episode, we unpack:His entrepreneurial journey: from a financial leads startup to an addiction clinic, and now Brightbeam SEOHow AI tools like ChatGPT evolve regularly in his SEO workflowsThe clear difference between traditional SEO and Google Maps local search and the impact of AI on search rankingsWhy reviews and GMB optimization now outrank backlinks in the local search gameSt...
2025-06-2539 min
A Desire To Be HelpfulEmotional AI? Yes. It's real.Can a machine learn empathy? In this episode of A Desire to Be Helpful, Marie Toft, CEO of Emotionise AI, shares her journey from live TV to leading a startup training AI to communicate with emotional intelligence.She explains how their custom model helps businesses improve tone, connection and trust—especially in customer service and internal comms. We explore the challenges of synthetic data, the value of human-touch datasets and why Claude might have more personality than your last manager.If you're building with AI or buying it, Marie offers essential advice on doing it et...
2025-06-0340 minA Desire To Be HelpfulRe-imagining Data Science and Engineering with Greg MichelsonMeet Greg Michelson, whose fascinating journey from Baptist minister to PhD statistician to AI innovator challenges everything you think you know about career paths in tech. After helping accelerate COVID-19 vaccine trials through innovative forecasting models at DataRobot, Greg co-founded Zerve to solve a critical problem in AI development: the inefficiency of traditional tools. In this episode, he shares candid insights about why many data scientists are trapped in "Stockholm syndrome" with outdated tools, how collaborative development environments are revolutionising AI projects, and what software engineers need to focus on in an AI-driven world. Whether you're a technical leader...
2025-02-1831 minA Desire To Be HelpfulAI's Role in Modern Software DevelopmentIn this episode, we interview our own Brian White Starrs. Brian discusses the evolution of software engineering, the impact of AI on development, and the challenges of implementing AI solutions in enterprises. The conversation delves into testing and design in AI, strategic approaches to AI adoption, and predictions for the future of engineering roles in the context of AI advancements.
2025-01-2830 minA Desire To Be HelpfulFrom Code to Narrative: Transforming Software Development with Sam HatoumSam Hatoum explores narrative-driven development, behaviour-driven development, and generative AI’s role in transforming software engineering. He discusses bridging high-level requirements with code, using narratives to streamline the development process, and shifting from instructing computers how to work to defining what needs to be done. Sam also highlights the growing community that is advancing this innovative approach.
2024-11-1939 minA Desire To Be HelpfulTransforming Legacy Banking: A Conversation with Enda MurtaghEnda Murtagh, Head of Business Transformation at Permanent TSB, discusses the challenges and opportunities of transforming large, slow-moving companies and implementing AI. He emphasises the importance of understanding the size and scale of change required and getting buy-in from employees. Enda also highlights the need for transparency and explainability in AI models, particularly in the banking sector, where trust and customer protection are paramount.
2024-10-0139 minA Desire To Be HelpfulThe 4 Pillars of Developing LLM Applications with Vellum CEO Akash SharmaAkash Sharma, the CEO and founder of Vellum, discusses the challenges enterprises face in taking LLM applications to production. He highlights the 4 pillars of successful LLM development: experimentation, evaluation, deployment, and monitoring. Akash also discusses the most common use case of chatbots and the potential of multi-agent architectures.
2024-08-2129 minA Desire To Be HelpfulThe Impact of AI on Developer Productivity with Ben HoskinsBen Hoskins, CTO of NewStore, shares insights on the intersection of AI and software engineering. Ben discusses the impact of AI on developer productivity and the changing role of engineers. He also highlights the need to bound AI problems and avoid tackling unbounded problems. He opens up about his career and recommends engineers maintain their sense of exploration and have fun with AI.
2024-08-0734 minA Desire To Be HelpfulNavigating the Data and AI Revolution with Anna GevorgyanIn this episode of “A Desire to be Helpful,” Phil and Brian discuss the intersection of AI, data, and business strategy with Anna Gevergyan. Anna shares her experience leading transformation projects with petabytes of data at companies like Expedia and advising startups. She delves into the challenges businesses face when adopting new technologies, emphasising the importance of strategic alignment, cultural shifts, and cross-functional collaboration.
2024-07-2340 minA Desire To Be HelpfulEnterprise AI adoption - An Interview with Jora Gill, Former Chief Digital Officer at the EconomistIn this episode, we are delighted to speak with Jora Gill. Jora has held many technology leadership and executive positions for well-known brands such as the Economist, S&P and Elsevier, and serves on a number of boards advising on technology. He’s recently launched a new company and product using AI to make lives easier for citizens in Scotland. We hope you enjoy this latest episode of “A desire to be helpful”.
2024-07-0347 min
Building the Black Educator PipelineBuilding a Diverse Teacher Workforce to Help Our Kids Thrive (ft. Dr. Tony Watlington)Dr. Tony Watlington, Superintendent of the School District of Philadelphia, joins the show to discuss the importance of building a diverse, high-quality teacher workforce and why representation is so important for our kids. He shares his background and passion for creating life-changing opportunities for students and his vision for making the Philadelphia's school district the fastest improving in the country. He emphasizes the importance of valuing and supporting all school employees and highlights initiatives to address the decline in the teacher pipeline. He also discusses the need for effective recruitment and retention strategies to find and support effective educators.
2024-05-0351 min
Lessons LearnedEpisode 10: Teacher Talk with Afrika Afeni Mills"Teacher Talk" helps us learn from other educators by hearing about their favorite classroom strategies and methodologies.In this episode, BetterLesson's Director of Solution Design Romain Bertrand has a conversation with Afrika Afeni Mills. During their conversation, they talk about building a classroom library, how to keep learning (and the power in *admitting* that you are still learning) and the best strategies to have fun during instructional time.Thanks for tuning in. We hope you enjoy!If you like what you hear, please like, subscribe, or share! And consider subscribing to our monthly n...
2024-04-3058 min
Building the Black Educator PipelinePhilanthropy & the Power of Storytelling for Black EducationSummaryDr. Stacey Holland, Executive Director of Elevate 215, discusses the importance of philanthropy in education and shares her personal journey as a struggling learner with educators playing a crucial role in her success. She shares her experience in the philanthropy sector and the importance of telling stories to create meaningful impact. Dr. Holland emphasizes the need for diverse and inclusive learning environments that cater to the individual needs of students. She challenges the traditional approach to education and advocates for a focus on the process of learning. TakeawaysThe importance of diverse and inclusive l...
2024-04-1159 min
Building the Black Educator PipelineThe TRUTH About Black Kids and Math (ft. Akil Parker)Show Notes:Shayna Terrell interviews Akil Parker, CEO of All This Math, about the importance of math in the black community. They discuss how math can be a tool for liberation and critical thinking, as well as the evolution of math education. Akil emphasizes the connection between math and problem-solving, and how math can empower individuals and communities. The episode highlights the role of math in black history and its significance in ancient civilizations like Kemet. This conversation explores the importance of math and math literacy, highlighting its application in everyday life and financial matters. Akil also breaks...
2024-03-0858 min
Building the Black Educator PipelineConnecting Black History to a Black Future (Ft. Mr. Ernest Crim III)Ernest Crim III, a former high school educator and viral Black history influencer joins the show to discuss the importance of teaching history, the role of black educators, and the challenges of combatting a Eurocentric curriculum. Mr. Crim shares his journey to becoming an educator and his motivation to connect young people to black history. He also discusses his success on social media and the importance of reaching young people with positive and truthful content. The discussion highlights the lack of historical knowledge and education for young people, the importance of intergenerational spaces and African worldview, and the absence...
2024-02-221h 03
Building the Black Educator PipelineWhat You Need To Know About Black History Month (ft. Dr. Greg Carr)Shayna Terrell and Dr. Greg Carr are here to help you out this Black History Month.They highlight the contributions of Carter G. Woodson, the founder of what is now Black History Month, and emphasize the importance of black educators in preserving and teaching black history. They also discuss the lives of black historians and the need for black institutions to uplift the community. The conversation emphasizes the need to celebrate and learn from black history throughout the year, not just during the designated month. Shayna and Dr. Carr discuss the commercialization of Black History Month and t...
2024-02-081h 04
Building the Black Educator PipelineThe Politics of Fighting for Black Students (Ft. Councilmember Isaiah Thomas)Isaiah Thomas discusses the intersection of education and politics, emphasizing the need for increased funding and support for schools. He shares his personal journey in education, highlighting the impact of mentorship and programs like Freedom Schools. Thomas emphasizes the importance of teachers and mentors in shaping the lives of young people and calls for higher wages for educators. He also discusses the role of the federal government in education and the need for systemic changes in how schools are funded. Thomas concludes by urging listeners to participate in elections and support candidates who prioritize education....
2024-01-2546 min
Building the Black Educator PipelineTelling the Truth About MLK and Black Education in 2024 (ft. Dr. Greg Carr)Host Shayna Terrell celebrates the birth of the young king Adonis, and returns to her hosting duties on the Black Educator Pipeline Podcast, speaking with returning guest Dr. Greg Carr ahead of MLK day 2024.The two discuss how the same sanitized, whitewashed stories get told on this holiday every year, as well as discussing how we can best start the new year while fighting for the education and liberation of our Black students. What should we be most concerned with in 2024? What do we need to leave behind in 2023 and how do we continue the b...
2024-01-111h 02
Lessons LearnedEpisode 3: Teacher Talk with Monica WashingtonJoin BetterLesson Director of Solution Design for a "Teacher Talk" with 2014 Texas Teacher of the Year and 2023 National Teacher Hall of Fame Inductee Monica Washington. In this episode, they talk about the best (and worst) advice they received as teachers, what the first day of teaching felt like, as well as favorite strategies to use on those low-energy days. Thanks for listening, and enjoy!If you like what you hear, please like, subscribe, or share! And consider subscribing to our monthly newsletter, The Learning Curve.Episode Notes:About our guest Monica...
2023-12-1342 min
Classroom Q and APractical Ways to Support Learning By Validating, Valuing and Showcasing Student IdentityResearch confirms that students learn better in environments where their teachers and classmates recognize and validate their identities. In this discussion, we exchange proven ways to encourage students to constructively express their uniqueness and create a classroom climate that supports learning.
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Courtney Rose, Ed.D. is a professor, educational consultant, culturally-relevant/responsive educator, founder of Ivy Rose Consulting and author of the upcoming book, Woven Together: How Unpacking Your Teacher Identity Creates a Stronger Learning Community. She currently serves as a Visiting Assistant Teaching...
2023-09-2213 min
Building the Black Educator PipelineStayed on Freedom (ft. Gwendolyn Zoharah Simmons, Michael Simmons)Michael SimmonsMichael Simmons has been a domestic and international human rights activist for 60 years. Beginning as an organizer for the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee and later as Director of European programs for the American Friends Service Committee, Michael’s work has taken him to Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. For 18 years, he co-founded and ran the Ráday Salon, an independent human rights learning and discussion program in Budapest, Hungary. He also taught courses on African American History and US Elections at the Budapest campus of McDaniel College.Gwendolyn Zoharah Simmons, Ph.D
2023-08-051h 12
Building the Black Educator PipelineVoice of the Next Generation: Freedom Schools Literacy AcademyFreedom School Literacy Academy Junior Servant Leaders are taking over Building The Black Educator Pipeline Podcast for the day. We hear from current high school students who have joined the movement for liberation and discuss their Freedom Summer ’23 experience and current events.
2023-07-2131 min
Building the Black Educator PipelineVoice of the Next Generation: Freedom Schools Literacy Academy (ft. Horace Ryans III, Brigitte Bonsu & Diop Russell)'Servant Leader Apprentices' from Freedom School Literacy Academy are taking over the Building the Black Educator Pipeline Podcast for the day. We hear from current college students who are future educators in the field discussing Freedom Summer ‘23 and current events.
2023-07-071h 00
Building the Black Educator PipelineEducation as the Foundation of the Revolution (ft. Jamal Joseph & Zayid Muhammad)From armed revolutionaries to revolutionary artists! In this throwback episode, Shayna was joined by two Black Panthers, Baba Jamal Joseph and Baba Zayid Muhammad to discuss all things art, activism, history, and education.
2023-06-301h 01
Building the Black Educator PipelineThe History of Black Education In America (ft. Dr. James Anderson)Dr. James D. Anderson, the renowned author of The Education of Blacks in the South 1860-1935, and Professor Emeritus of Education at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, joins Building the Black Educator Pipeline to discuss the history of Black education in this country.Dr. Anderson's scholarship focuses broadly on the history of U.S. education, with a subfield in the history of African American education. In this episode, he shares what inspired him to become a researcher into the history of Black education and his own life journey. He shares the history of Black people working to...
2023-06-221h 04
Building the Black Educator PipelineIt Takes a Village: Education and Community Support (ft. Dr. Meisha Porter)Dr. Meisha Porter, President and CEO of The Bronx Community Foundation and former Chancellor of NYC Public Schools joins us to discuss the importance of community support in education.
2023-06-151h 01
Building the Black Educator PipelineAbolitionist Teaching and Education Reparations (ft. Dr. Bettina Love)Dr. Bettina Love is an educator who teaches, writes, researches, and advocates at the intersection of racism, education, and abolition. She is the author of the book We Want To Do More Than Survive: Abolitionist Teaching and the Pursuit of Educational Freedom. Dr. Love joins the show to discuss what abolitionist teaching means to her, and the work of the Abolitionist Teaching Network, whose mission is "to develop and support those in the struggle for educational liberation by utilizing the intellectual work and direct action of Abolitionists in many forms." She also shares what inspired her to write...
2023-06-081h 04
Building the Black Educator PipelineBlack Nationalism, Education and Activism (ft. Dr. Greg Carr)Dr. Greg Carr, associate professor of Africana Studies and chair of the Department of Afro-American Studies at Howard University rejoins the Building the Black Educator Pipeline Podcast to give us a history lesson on the life and legacy of Martin Delany. Dr. Carr explains why Delany is considered an icon in Black nationalist thought and contrasts him to modern-day activists.Dr. Carr and host Shayna Terrell discuss the connection to academic work in today's social movements and lay out strategies that ancestors would have used to address the crisis of education and curriculum today. Dr. Carr gives...
2023-06-011h 06
Building the Black Educator PipelineEducational Equity as a Fundamental Right (ft. Dr. Khalilah Harris)Dr. Khalilah Harris leads the education policy team at Center for American Progress and is a non-resident senior fellow with the Maryland Center on Economic Policy. She’s worked on expanding access to educational opportunity, community organizing, youth advocacy and building an inclusive workforce while viewing those challenges through a racial equity lens. Dr. Harris served as first Deputy Director of the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African-Americans during the Obama administration and led the development and implementation of the first White House Summit on Diversity and Inclusion in Government. In addition to being a pro...
2023-05-2658 min
Building the Black Educator PipelineSupporting our Gifted and Talented Black Students (ft. Dr. Donna Y. Ford)Dr. Donna Y. Ford, a distinguished Professor of Education and Human Ecology and Kirwan Institute Faculty Affiliate at The Ohio State University's College of Education and Human Ecology, stops by Building the Black Educator Pipeline to discuss Multicultural Gifted Education.
2023-05-181h 05
Digical EducationA Better Vision: Conversation with Citizen StewartChris “Citizen” Stewart is an education activist, writer, speaker, podcaster, and influencer focusing on elevating the policies and practices that show the most promise for ensuring children thrive. He has had the privilege to be the Chief Influencer at brightbeam, a digital advocacy team that amplifies grassroots voices through Ed Post and other digital platforms.
He was the founding executive of the African American Leadership Forum, an intergenerational agenda-setting network of Black leaders across several states, which also connected me with accomplished mentors and advisors. Likewise, he has been a Pahara Fellow with the Aspen Institute and was...
2023-05-1535 min
Building the Black Educator PipelineThe Impact of Parents on Our Education System (ft. Keri Rodrigues and Maritza Guridy)Co-Founder and President of the National Parents Union, Keri Rodrigues, and Deputy Director of Parent Voice and Outreach, Maritza Guridy, join the show to discuss the impact of parents on the education system and the importance of parent-centered spaces in education.
2023-05-111h 05
in PiazzaAn Interview with Chris 'Citizen' Stewart
Education activist and widely recognized speaker and writer Chris 'Citizen' Stewart, Chief Influencer at brightbeam, and often one of the most outspoken education voices around, joins Jeanne in Piazza for an unfiltered and challenging conversation on education in America. Taped in early April, it's a riveting discussion about school choice, race and political divisions along with Chris' renewed focus on the importance of fathers in Black families across the country. Listen on for more about where this guests think education is headed in the US.
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2023-04-2833 min
Building the Black Educator PipelineBlack Liberation Through Education: The Fight Continues (ft. Charlie Cobb Jr., Dr. Zoharah Simmons and Dr. Charles Payne)Civil Rights, Education, and the Fight for Freedom! We connect with Charlie Cobb Jr., Dr. Zoharah Simmons, and Dr. Charles Payne to discuss applying the principles of SNCC Freedom Schools to modern education and the impact of Black Teachers.
2023-04-2853 min
Building the Black Educator PipelineRecruiting, Revitalizing, and Retaining Teachers of Color (ft. Devin Morris)Building the Black Educator Pipeline is joined by Devin Morris, Co-Founder of "The Teachers' Lounge," an education-based nonprofit organization "seeking to drive unprecedented student outcomes by greatly diversifying the people, thoughts, and actions of the educational workforce in the Greater Boston Area and beyond.
"Devin is also a member of the Commission on Black Men and Boys with the Boston Mayor’s Office and joins the show to discuss the importance of teacher diversity and educational equity. In this episode, host Shayna Terrell and Devin discuss strategies that districts can implement to increase teacher diversity, as wel...
2023-04-211h 03
Building the Black Educator PipelineTechnology Mentorship, Entrepreneurship and 'Hidden Genius' (ft. Brandon Nicholson)Brandon Nicholson, CEO of The Hidden Genius Project, joins host Shayna Terrell to talk about reaching Black boys through mentorship, entrepreneurship, and technology. The Hidden Genius Project, a national nonprofit organization, was founded in Oakland in 2012 by five Black male entrepreneurs/technologists who were unnerved by the dramatic juxtaposition between the high unemployment of Black male youth and the plethora of career opportunities within the local technology sector. To address this challenge, the founders established a program to connect young Black males with the skills, mentors, and experiences that they need to become high-performing entrepreneurs and technologists i...
2023-04-131h 01
Building the Black Educator PipelineAmerica and the Debt She Owes (Ft. Dr. Greg Carr)Our resident guest, Dr. Greg Carr, Associate Professor at Howard University and host of "In Class with Carr" and "The Black Table," joins us to honor the life, legacy, and lessons of activist and author Randall Robison.A leader and activist, Robison wrote "The Debt: What America Owes to Blacks," where he called for America to teach the history of Africa and its people, and outlines what he said white Americans owe Black folks.In this episode, host Shayna Terrell and Dr. Carr discuss the life and legacy of Randall Robison, the movement for reparations, t...
2023-04-071h 03
Building the Black Educator PipelineServant Leadership, Humanity and Education: Power to the People (ft. Ericka Huggins and Sharif El-Mekki)As Women's History Month comes to a close, we return to a powerful throwback episode of Building the Black Educator Pipeline with activist Ericka Huggins and Sharif El-Mekki, CEO of the Center for Black Educator Development.Ericka Huggins educates us on the role women played in the Black Panther movement and shares about her leadership role in the party. Sharif El-Mekki talks about his earliest memories recognizing that he was a "cub" in the movement and talks about life as the son of a Panther.The rest of the powerful conversation talks about the importance...
2023-03-301h 04
Building the Black Educator PipelineThe Politics of Building a Black Educator PipelineWe are joined today by Dr. Elizabeth Todd-Breland, author of A Political Education: Black Politics and Education Reform in Chicago Since the 1960s, and Associate Professor of History in Black Studies at the University of Illinois Chicago! We talk about the politics of education and building the Black educator pipeline.Dr. Todd-Breland tells us all about her educational journey and helps break down the ties between politics and the education field. The conversation touches on educational inequities and how a child's zip code is tied to their quality of education.Host Shayna Terrell of the...
2023-03-231h 01
Building the Black Educator PipelineThey Carried Us: Black Women Who Built the Black Teacher PipelineJoin Shayna Terrell as she highlights the voices of the Black Women leaders who built and continue to build the Black Teacher Pipeline. She'll be joined by Dr. Allener M. Baker-Rodgers and Fasaha Traylor authors of They Carried Us: The Social Impact of Philadelphia's Black Women Leaders.
2023-03-1757 min
Building the Black Educator PipelineAfrican-American Studies Is Not Just for Higher EducationDr. Ifetayo Flannery, Assistant Professor and Chair of Undergrad Chair of Africology and African American Studies at Temple University helps us better understand the difference between Africology and African American Studies.Dr. Flannery talks about how Africana Studies changed her perspective of herself and the world and how it can be applied to K-12 education. Host Shayna Terrell of the Center for Black Educator Development asks Dr. Flannery to share the impact African American studies can have on young students, especially Black children. The conversation touches on how to best incorporate Black studies into curriculum a...
2023-03-101h 05
Building the Black Educator PipelineWhat Does It Mean To Be American? (Ft. Dr. Greg Carr)Our resident expert, Dr. Greg Carr, Associate Professor at Howard University, and host of "In Class with Carr" joins host Shayna Terrell to discuss what it means to be a citizen of the United States. Dr. Carr helps us answer the question: "Is there a cultural component to being American?"Is there a unified culture in the United States? How do culture and history intersect in the country? Does being an American citizen make you anti-black by default? These questions and more are answered in this powerful episode.
2023-03-031h 08
Building the Black Educator PipelineLet Black Men Be Heard in Education (ft. Jason B. Allen)Educator, activist and all-around thought leader Jason B. Allen joins the show to discuss the importance of hearing and seeing Black men in education. Jason shares his journey to becoming an educator and what led him to found Educational Entities, which helps share, develop, and create stories that educate. He also discusses his podcast 'Speak Black Man'.The full conversation touches on the erasure of the voices and presence of Black men in the education space, strategies for recruiting more Black teachers, and how public education interacts with the Black community. To close, Host Shayna T...
2023-02-241h 06
Building the Black Educator PipelineBlack Revolutionary Love (ft. Dr. Martin Ryder & Janet Ryder)Dr. Martin Ryder A Philadelphia native, Dr. Martin Ryder worked forty-three years on behalf of children and their families. His career included work at all levels of education from high school mathematics teacher to college administrator. His job titles include Rollins College and Norfolk State University department chairman, education administrator, and trainer, Executive Director of the Mid-Atlantic Network of National Teacher Corps, and his final position as the Chief Executive Officer of World Communications Charter School.Janet Hammond RyderIn addition to serving as a teacher in the Philadelphia School District, Janet also wo...
2023-02-1757 min
Building the Black Educator PipelineWe Need Revolutionary Teachers! (ft. Abdul Wright)2016 Minnesota Teacher of the Year Abdul Wright joins the podcast and shares what motivated him to get into education and how the journey has been. Mr. Wright shares how he incorporates Black History into the classroom during Black History Month and all year round and what we can learn from the legacy and foundation of our ancestors. The conversation also touches on how schools and educators can make Black History more engaging for students. Host Shayna Terrell (Center for Black Educator Development) and Mr. Wright discuss the need for more Black male teachers and how we can g...
2023-02-0959 min
Building the Black Educator PipelineBlack History Today, Tomorrow, and ForeverDr. Greg Carr, Associate Professor at Howard University, and host of "In Class with Carr" joins host Shayna Terrell to drop some knowledge on the actual history of "Black History Month."Dr. Carr speaks on the importance of elevating and preserving Black History and on the events taking place in Florida (and around the country) where Black history and teaching truth seem to be under attack. Shayna and Dr. Carr discuss Critical Race Theory, Black Queer Studies, and Intersectionality and how these topics are now seen as "indoctrination" by those on the right. Finally, the e...
2023-02-031h 09
Building the Black Educator PipelineHow the media covers education (ft. Chris Stewart)What an honor it is to be able to sit down with the man who gave BTBEP its start, Chris Stewart, CEO of brightbeam. Today we will be talking all things media and education.
2023-01-271h 05
Building the Black Educator PipelineIt’s an intergenerational vibe (ft. Black Men Educators)(5:00- 28:40) How they got into education(28:45-46:00) Bridging the gap between old and new school(46:00- 1:00:02) Freedom and saying ‘gay’ in black spaces(1:00:02 - 1:16:00) Being fearless and authentic(1:16:30 - 23:00) What should be done after BMEC
2023-01-191h 26
Building the Black Educator PipelineThe quest to rebuild the black teacher pipeline (ft. Sharif El-Mekki)Sharif El-Mekki, CEO of The Center for Black Educator Development, joins us to discuss the evolution of The Center, the quest to rebuild the Black teacher pipeline, and the state of education.
2023-01-181h 11
Building the Black Educator PipelineThe marriage between education and legislation (ft. Jordan Harris and Tomás Hanna)(0:30- 8:00) Jordan Harris and Tomás Hanna share who they are and why they do the work(8:15- 9:15) Marriage between education and politics(9:15-10:30) Sometimes people don’t want us to be Black(10:37 - 14:40) How do we attract youth to the profession(14:45 - 21:00) Getting the bag and teaching(21:00- 23:50) The tough days on the job and the joy(23:50 - 30:30) Teachers in the neighborhood(30:30- 34:40) The work of paraprofessionals and where they fit(34:40-41:40) School funding and legislation(41:40-45:50) Priorities for the leg...
2023-01-0556 min
Building the Black Educator PipelineCelebrating and elevating the principles of Kwanzaa in education (ft. Dr. Maulana Karenga)(1:00- 6:48) Who is Dr. Maulana Karenga past and present?(6:52-8:11) What is pan-Africanism?(8:11-18:00) What inspired Dr. Karenga to be an educator(18:24 - 25:40) Using education for collective liberation/freedom and following the ancestors(25:45 - 39:40) What is Kwanzaa? And why did Dr. Karenga create it?(39:40- 42:50) When the haters say Kwanzaa is a “made-up holiday”(42:50 - 50:40) What does Kwanzaa mean to the African diaspora(50:40- 59:44) How can educators incorporate principles of Kwanzaa in school curriculum and activities(59:44-1:03:00) Dr. Karenga thanks Black teachers
2022-12-231h 04
Building the Black Educator PipelineNot enough of us believe in our leadership ability (ft. Amanda Fernandez)(1:00- 8:00) Amanda shares her life story and how her parents are at the core of why she does the work(8:10-15:30) Amanda talks about the work of Latinos for Education and why she saw the need to create a pathway for Latino leadership in school administration(15:50-18:00) Shayna and Amanda talk about the difference between “representing” and “speaking for” the community you belong to(18:00 - 26:00) Amanda discusses the challenges students and schools face from not having enough Latino representation(26:00 - 32:30) Shayna and Amanda celebrate Latino educators and the joy and culture they bri...
2022-12-1556 min
Building the Black Educator PipelineUnapologetically Black Leadership that Endures (ft.Sandra Dungee Glenn)We are joined by Sandra Dungee Glenn, Founder of The Growth Collective, Member of the Pennsylvania State Board of Education, and Leader of the Philadelphia Community Stakeholders. With 30 years in public policy, electoral politics, education advocacy, and community organizing, Sandra sheds light on being an unapologetically Black Leader.
2022-12-0858 min
Building the Black Educator PipelineContinuing the Legacy of Education and Liberation (ft.Ilyasah Shabazz)Ilyasah Shabazz, daughter of Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz joins us live from The Center for Black Educator Development's 13th Annual Black Male Educators Convening to discuss the power of education, community sovereignty, and controlling our own narratives.
2022-12-0141 min
Building the Black Educator PipelineHow Black Teachers Can Tell the Truth About ThanksgivingWhy do we continue to not to tell the truth in education? This is the question that guided this throwback episode of BTBEP, originally live-streamed ahead of Thanksgiving in 2021. Join us in this classic episode of Building the Black Educator Pipeline where Dr. Greg Carr joined host Shayna Terrell to discuss the importance of always including historical context in the classroom.In the episode, Shayna and Dr. Carr discuss the tradition of American education lying to students about the history of the nation and the role educators play in making sure our students are presented w...
2022-11-2359 minBuilding the Black Educator PipelineBrothers Supporting Brothers: The Power of Mentorship (ft. Winston Cox & Dr. William Hayes)As we embark on the 13th Black Male Educators Convening and 5th National Installment, we invite two long-time supporter participants, Winston Cox, Chair of the Board for CBED, and Dr. William Hayes, CEO of Boys Latin Charter to join us on the opening day of the convening to talk all things BMEC!
2022-11-181h 10Building the Black Educator PipelineResisting and Internalizing: Unpacking Bias (ft. Jéri Ogden)Guest BioJéri L. Ogden is an educator, writer, and facilitator with a passion for and emphasis on equitable practices and cultural competence. Jéri graduated from Howard University with a B.A. in Communication and Culture and from American University with an M.Ed in Educational Leadership and Policy. Upon her undergraduate graduation, she spent one year working at DC’s first all-boys public charter school as a substitute teacher and assistant director of the after-school program before her training as a Summer 2010 DC Teaching Fellow. Jéri has taught at both public and charter schoo...
2022-11-1056 minBuilding the Black Educator PipelineThe Impact of the Elections on Education (Dr. Greg Carr)Resident guest Dr. Greg Carr, associate professor at Howard University, joins the show to discuss the upcoming national election and its impact on America and education.
2022-11-031h 13Building the Black Educator PipelineBlack Educators and Public School Reform for Philadelphia (ft. Camika Royal)Dr. Camika Royal is an urban education expert with more than 20 years of experience. Her work focuses on the intersections of race, politics, history, and urban school reform. She spent seven years as an urban education professional in the public schools of Baltimore City and Washington, D.C., teaching, coaching teachers, and helping to lead a charter high school. In 2006, Dr. Royal returned to her hometown—Philadelphia—and transitioned to higher education, first by teaching pre-service teachers at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania, then for other colleges and universities in the Philadelphia and Baltimore regions, while she continued to coach and...
2022-10-271h 04
Lost DebateThe Citizen Stewart Show - Abuse In Schools, Chinese Immersion Schools, Outcome vs Equity DebateIntroducing "The Citizen Stewart Show," which is taking over the Lost Debate feed for a special episode!“The Citizen Stewart Show” is an independent, pull-no-punches podcast about the perils and promise of education and democracy. Hosted by Chris “Citizen” Stewart, CEO of Brightbeam, a nonprofit national network of activists fighting for educational opportunity and justice for every child. And co-hosted by Ravi Gupta, former Obama staffer and superintendent of a network of charter schools in the South. “The Citizen Stewart Show” will bring good humor and analysis to the dark forces keeping our students, schools, and...
2022-10-2652 min
The Citizen Stewart ShowIntroducing: The Citizen Stewart Show“The Citizen Stewart Show” is an independent, pull-no-punches podcast about the perils and promise of education and democracy. Hosted by Chris “Citizen” Stewart, CEO of Brightbeam, a nonprofit national network of activists fighting for educational opportunity and justice for every child. And co-hosted by Ravi Gupta, former Obama staffer and superintendent of a network of charter schools in the South. “The Citizen Stewart Show” will bring good humor and analysis to the dark forces keeping our students, schools, and democracy mired in counterproductive politics. No headline or issue is off limits, because education is at the heart of everything in America.
2022-10-2101 min
Building the Black Educator PipelineRespect Our Existence or Expect Our Resistance (ft. Edwin Mayorga)We welcome Edwin Mayorga, Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational Studies and the Program in Latin American and Latino Studies, and co-researcher of the Education in our Barrios Project (#BarrioEdProj) to BTBEP podcast!In this episode, Mr. Mayorga shares about his journey and what inspired him to become an educator. He shares with host Shayna Terrell how race and culture can be at the forefront of how we engage today’s youth, and the importance of affirming our own identities and the identities of the students we serve.As #HispanicHeritageMonth comes to a close, th...
2022-10-141h 06
Building the Black Educator PipelineEducation Over Propaganda (ft. Dr. Greg Carr)Is education political?Dr. Greg Carr, Associate Professor of Afro-American Studies at Howard University rejoins the show to answer this question and more. Host Shayna Terrell and Dr. Carr discuss propaganda as a tool used to control the masses, and how we educate our students about propaganda and how to think critically about it?The conversation moves on to book banning and whether it is a violation of the first Amendment, and what the process should be to get books banned? Dr. Carr shares what educators should be doing to support the 1st amendment right o...
2022-10-071h 06
Building the Black Educator PipelineAbbott Elementary: Why We Need Black Teachers Ft. Joyce AbbottEnjoy one of the greatest hits of the Building the Black Educator Pipeline Podcast, with this season one episode featuring Joyce Abbott, the inspiration behind Quinta Brunson's critically acclaimed show, Abbott Elementary!In this flashback episode that was originally live-streamed, Mrs. Abbott shares memories of having Quinta Brunson as a student, well before she would go on to creating the hit show Abbott Elementary. She also discusses what it felt like to be the inspiration behind the show's name and what lessons we can draw from the hit series. Mrs. Abbott also talked to host S...
2022-09-2959 min
Building the Black Educator PipelineBe an Advocate for Our Children (ft. Pedro Rivera)Building the Black Educator Pipeline celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with special guest Pedro Rivera, president of Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology and former Pennsylvania Secretary of Education.In this episode, Pedro Rivera and host Shayna Terrell talk about building innovate pathways in education and how we can better serve our students. Rivera shares his educational journey and inspiration for getting into education as well as how his time in K-12 Education prepared him for his role as president of Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. The wide-ranging conversation touches on identity and labels such as Hispanic a...
2022-09-231h 03
Building the Black Educator Pipeline“It’s the Genius for Me” - Empowering Youth Through EducationIn 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...
2022-09-1658 min
Building the Black Educator PipelineBe the Change You Want To See (ft. Kurt Russell, National Teacher of the Year)A 25-year veteran of the classroom, Kurt Russell was first inspired to become a teacher in middle school, when he encountered his first Black male teacher. Now as 2022 National Teacher of the Year, he plans to advocate for classrooms to better reflect the students within them — from a curriculum that reflects their backgrounds and identities to a more diverse teaching profession. Kurt teaches history at Oberlin High School in Oberlin, Ohio, where he was born and raised; his classes include African American history, which he has taught since the late 1990s, and Race, Gender and Oppression, a clas...
2022-09-081h 02
Building the Black Educator PipelineBlack August: The Celebration of Rebellion (ft. Dr. Greg Carr)Resident Baba Dr. Greg Carr, Associate Professor at Howard University and host of "In Class with Carr," brings us a lesson on ""Black August," a time that celebrates “the struggle”, and “the rebellion."Dr. Carr gives us a history lesson on rebellions and revolutions and shares important historical rebellions that we should all know. He also describes the origins and history off Black August, and addresses the idea that it is an alternative to Black history Month.Host Shayna Terrell and Dr. Carr discuss how teachers can make sure our youth are educated with an acc...
2022-09-011h 10
Building the Black Educator PipelineCreating and Sustaining a Diverse Teacher Workforce (ft. Lynn Jennings & Eric Duncan)In this episode of the Building the Black Educator Pipeline Podcast, Host Shayna Terrell speaks with Lynn Jennings and Eric Duncan of Ed Trust during their recent "Creating and Sustaining a Diverse Teacher Workforce Convening."The Education Trust is a national nonprofit that works to close opportunity gaps that disproportionately affect students of color and students from low-income families. Through our research and advocacy, Ed Trust supports efforts that expand excellence and equity in education from preschool through college, increase college access and completion particularly for historically underserved students, engage diverse communities dedicated to education equity, and...
2022-08-2632 min
Building the Black Educator PipelineBrothers Impacting Education (ft. Larry Irvin)Larry Irvin, CEO of Brothers Empowered to Teach shares his unique life story of overcoming adversity and what led to him becoming an educator. The mission of Larry's organization, Brothers Empowered to Teach is "to provide mentorship, apprenticeship and pathways to careers in education through early exposure to teaching and targeted experiences cultivating an organic love of teaching children."In this episode host Shayna Terrell and Larry discuss a few of the core values of BE2T, including “remaining relevant” and "defying convention.” The conversation touches on how we can better support aspirating black ed...
2022-08-191h 01
Building the Black Educator PipelineLet Them Be Great: Allowing Our Youth To Be Their Authentic Selves (ft. Dr. Chris Emdin)Dr. Christopher Emdin is the Robert A. Naslund Endowed Chair in Curriculum Theory and Professor of Education at the University of Southern California, where he also serves as Director of youth engagement and community partnerships at the USC Race and Equity Center. He is also Scholar/Griot in Residence at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.He previously served as Associate Director of the Institute for Urban and Minority Education and Director of the Science Education program at Teachers College, Columbia University. Dr. Emdin is an alumni fellow at the Hip-hop Archive and Hutchins Center at Harvard...
2022-08-121h 00
Building the Black Educator PipelineThe Constitutional Fight for a Quality Education (ft. Dr. Greg Carr)Resident Baba Dr. Greg Carr, Associate Professor at Howard University and host of "In Class with Carr", rejoins the show to talk about the Constitutional fight for quality education and the work Junior Servant Leaders are doing within that fight.Host Shayna Terrell of the Center for Black Educator Development and Dr. Carr begin the episode by defining what "a quality education" is and looks like in practice and whether or not it is actually a constitutional right.They discuss the themes of equality, equity and the historic distribution of educational resources in the United...
2022-08-051h 04
Building the Black Educator PipelineAccelerating Black Achievement Through a Black Teacher Pipeline (ft. Dr. Constance A Lindsay)It's a throwback episode to our BTBEP live-streaming days with the second ever episode of the Building the Black Educator Pipeline show.In this episode, Dr. Constance A. Lindsay joined the show to discuss the effect a Black Teacher Pipeline will have on Black student achievement. Dr. Lindsay and host Shayna Terrell discussed how Black teachers can help close the achievement gap for Black students, and what supports are needed to recruit and retain more Black teachers.Dr. Lindsay’s areas of expertise include teacher quality and diversity, analyzing and closing racial achievement gaps, and ad...
2022-07-2856 min
The Big E.D idea PodcastEpisode 2.20 with Dr. Lindsey Jensen: We must use our Ed Rockstars to market our profession!Dr. Lindsey Jensen was the 2018 Illinois Teacher of the Year, the 2020 NEA Foundation for Teaching Excellence Illinois Awardee, a Teach Plus Policy Alum, and Vice-President of the Illinois Teachers of the Year. She recently made Brightbeam's list of Top 21 Rising Women in Education in 2021. She has delivered over 100 keynotes across the country, and her work has been featured in IL-ASCD, Teach Plus, NEA Today, and Education Post. She was recently published in Flip the System US: How Teachers Can Transform Education and Save Democracy. Her career in education spans 17 years, and she currently serves as the state coordinator for...
2022-07-2244 min
Building the Black Educator PipelineVoices of Future Black Educators (ft. Christian Sabree & Maleah Thomas-Thornton)Christian Sabree and Maleah Thomas-Thornton, future black educators and servant leader apprentices at the Center for Black Educator Development join the Building the Black Educator Pipeline Podcast to discuss the journey to becoming an educator. Christian and Maleah share with host Shayna Terrell about their inspiration to become educators and their experience with freedom schools. They also discuss working as servant leader apprentices at the Center for Black Educator Development and the impact it has had on them. Finally, the conversation touches on the overall importance of recruiting more Black educators, the impact that they ha...
2022-07-211h 07
Building the Black Educator PipelineEducation for Liberation (ft. Debra Watkins)Mama Debra Watkins, Executive Director of ABEN joins the Building the Black Educator Pipeline Podcast to discuss the work of her organization, A Black Education Network. ABEN combines and disseminates evidence-based research findings, education strategies, and culture through offering professional development opportunities, student-focused programming, and curricula designed to empower the educators of Black students and Black students themselves.Host Shayna Terrell and Debra Watkins discuss what African-centered education looks like and why it is important for Black students. They also cover how education can serve as a vehicle for liberation and discuss how we can a...
2022-07-141h 01
Building the Black Educator PipelineS2E10: Freedom, America, and Education (ft. Dr. Greg Carr)Resident Baba Dr. Greg Carr returns to his monthly slot on Building the Black Educator Pipeline Podcast to talk all things "freedom." Dr. Carr let's us know why he personally always feels free and discusses some symbols of freedom in the United States. Shayna and Dr. Carr also break down the history of the 4th of July and Juneteenth and what they represent while discussing who gets to define what it means to be free and what that looks like.Finally, the show covers the right to a quality education and how that is tied t...
2022-07-081h 04
The Atlas Society Presents - Objectively SpeakingThe Atlas Society Asks Chris StewartJoin CEO Jennifer Grossman for the 111th episode of The Atlas Society Asks where she sits down with brightbeam CEO Chris Stewart to talk about child welfare and education. Chris Stewart is Chief Executive Officer for brightbeam, an education nonprofit focused on child justice. Stewart’s past roles include CEO for the Wayfinder Foundation, Executive Director of the African American Leadership Forum, and a publicly elected Minneapolis Board of Education member. Stewart defies neat categories—an African American libertarian school-choice activist, father of five and man of deep religious faith who takes equal aim at left-wing and right-wing initiatives to im...
2022-07-081h 01
Building the Black Educator PipelineThe Importance of Black Male Leadership in Education (ft. Dr. Archie Moss Jr.)Dr. Archie Moss, Jr. was born and raised in beautiful Miami, Florida. Dr. Moss is currently a Partner on the School Design Services team at Transcend where he coaches and supports school and district leaders on School Redesign across Texas. Prior to joining the Transcend team, Dr. Moss was a Teach For America Charlotte Corps Member where he taught 6th and 7th grade math at Whitewater Middle School. Dr. Moss also served as the Dean of Students for fifth and sixth grade at Whitewater K-8. Dr. Moss is a graduate from the University of Florida (Bachelors in Family Studies...
2022-07-011h 04
Building the Black Educator PipelineThe Historical Impact of Freedom Schools (ft. Dr. Kristal Moore Clemons)Dr. Kristal Moore Clemons has advanced racial and gender equity through her work in K-12 education, higher education, and nonprofit management. In her academic leadership, she has shaped curriculum and fostered positive academic experiences in face-to-face and online environments. She is the national director of the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) Freedom Schools® program. This program uses culturally relevant pedagogy and high-quality books to deepen scholars’ understanding of themselves and all they have in common with others in a multiracial, multicultural democratic society. Dr. Clemons is a native of Chicago, Illinois and a graduate of DePaul...
2022-06-2453 min
Building the Black Educator PipelineCreating supportive and inclusive spaces for LGBTQIA+ students (ft. Frankie Smith and Andrea Rogers)Frankie Smith and Andrea Rogers, LGBTQIA+ youth activists and students of Hill Freeman World Academy of Philadelphia, Pa join discuss the best strategies to create more inclusive environments for LGBTQIA+ youth.
2022-06-1759 min
Building the Black Educator PipelineA Critical Time for Black Educational Leadership (ft. Dr. William Hayes)Now more than ever, having Black Leaders in education who can be competent change agents in our communities is crucial! Dr. William Hayes, CEO of Boys Latin Charters Schools, joins the show to discuss the current state of education and the importance of Black educational leadership.Dr. William Hayes is the Chief Executive Officer of Boys' Latin of Philadelphia an all-male college preparatory network of two schools in West Philadelphia. He began his career in education in Boston, Massachusetts as a teacher, college counselor, and assistant principal. He went on to serve as a Pre-K to 8th g...
2022-06-101h 00
Building the Black Educator PipelineThe Reality of Building the Black Educator Pipeline (ft. Dr. Greg Carr)What is the purpose of education?Our resident Baba, Dr. Greg Carr rejoins the show to answer this question and break down how our system of education functions and the purpose it serves.In this episode, host Shayna Terrell and Dr. Carr discuss how formal education has shifted over time in America and how different cultures see the role of education. Dr. Carr addresses the unique role of a public system of schools in a capitalist society, and the conversation touches on a parent's right to a quality education.Shayna and Dr. Carr...
2022-06-021h 12
Building the Black Educator PipelineMothers of the Movement Pt. 2 (ft. Mama Camara K. Jordan)In the second part of our "Mothers of the Movement" episode of Building the Black Educator Pipeline Podcast, we celebrate and uplift the work of Mama Camara K. Jordan. "Consider others as you would want them to be considerate of you." - A principle that Mama Camara leans on as a lifelong philosophy.Camara K. Jordan was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where she completed college and graduate school. She was proudly employed and personally and philosophically engaged with the Nidhamu Sasa Schule (an independent school) for 8 years which ended with the school’s clo...
2022-05-261h 01
Building the Black Educator PipelineMothers of the Movement (ft. Mama Maisha Ongoza)Host Shayna Terrell of the Center for Black Educator Development speaks with Maisha Sullivan-Ongoza about the role that Black mothers have historically played and continue to play in organizing and achieving societal change.Maisha retired in 2014 from the Philadelphia Chapter of Say Yes to Education, Inc, which served as a Family Scholarship program and has served as adjunct professor at various universities in the Delaware Valley. She was also a popular radio talk show host for six years of “Fertile Ground” which focused on African American and African diaspora culture, history, communities and struggles. She previ...
2022-05-191h 03
Building the Black Educator PipelineBlack Liberatory Education (ft. Ansharaye Hines & Brandon White)Today's guests: Ansharaye Hines is the Program Coordinator for Liberation Academy at The Center for Black Educator Development, a multi-year program that provides high school students with an intellectually rigorous, collaborative environment designed to foster a love for educating, personal and professional character development, and a strong foundation for pursuing long-term careers in education.Brandon White is a former middle school ELA teacher and Restorative Practices educator for the Rochester City School District. In addition to providing these elements via traditional school settings, for seven years he was a servant leader intern and site coordinator f...
2022-05-1239 min
Building the Black Educator PipelineLet’s Celebrate and Elevate Black Teachers! (ft. Dr. Greg Carr)Resident Baba Dr. Greg Carr, Associate Professor of Africana Studies and Chair of the Department of Afro-American Studies at Howard University, returns for our special re-launch episode. Host Shayna Terrell and Dr. Carr dive into Teacher Appreciation Week, with an eye toward Black educators and the need to uplift their work and let them know they are appreciated.Dr. Carr gives some historical context to the plight of the Black teacher, and Shayna shares the #ThankABlackTeacher and #WeNeedBlackTeachers campaigns that the Center for Black Educator Development are running.
2022-05-051h 07Building the Black Educator PipelineEp. 1: Sankofa and the Black Teacher Pipeline.Aired on 2/25/2021In this original episode of Building the Black Educator Pipeline, host Shayna Terrell was joined by Dr. Greg Carr, Chair of the Department of Afro-American Studies at Howard University. The two discussed the guiding principles for Black educators, and how we use the legacy of Black education moving forward.Watch the original live conversation here.
2022-05-041h 00
Cato PodcastNarratives of Public Schools, Narratives of Educational FreedomSchool choice had a big year in 2021, but 2022 is different, and a particular faction of the school choice movement is clearly winning. That troubles Chris Stewart, CEO of Brightbeam. We discussed the culture war fights now taking center stage in state legislatures. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2022-03-2422 min
The Big E.D idea PodcastEpisode 2.11 with Garris Stroud: Give a voice to our Rural Educators!!Garris L. Stroud is a teacher, consultant, and writer from Greenville, KY. Stroud was a semifinalist for Kentucky's 2020 Teacher of the Year and is an ambassador for National Geographic Education. He has been published in the Courier-Journal, Herald-Leader, and his work appears frequently with the Brightbeam Network platforms Rural Ed Voices and Education Post.
You can find Garris on
Twitter-@garrisstroud
His website- www.ruraledvoices.org
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2022-03-1950 min
The Report Card with Nat MalkusRacial Achievement Gaps and CovidWhy have fewer Black and Hispanic students returned to their classrooms for full-time in-person learning relative to white students? And what effect will this have on the nation’s stubborn racial achievement gaps? Vlad Kogan, associate professor of political science at Ohio State, and Chris Stewart, CEO of brightbeam, weigh in on this episode of The Report Card with Nat Malkus. Read Vlad Kogan's AEI report, "What’s behind racial differences in attitudes toward school reopening (and what to do about them)."
2021-05-0644 min
ClassCast PodcastEp.060 -- Citizen Stewart -- School Choice & Educational Opportunity (School Choice Mini-Series Pt.1)ClassCast Podcast Ep.060 features Chris "Citizen" Stewart discussing school choice, educational opportunity, dismantling oppressive systems, and empowering individuals with host Ryan Tibbens. Citizen Stewart is CEO of the Brightbeam Network, founder of Citizen.Education, host of the UnPublic Podcast, co-host of the 8 Black Hands Podcast, a former school board member, father of five, and school choice advocate. In this episode, we discuss the value of choice, the significance of freedom for all citizens, why school choice appeals to many poor and minority families, and how great education should be tailored to individuals rather than aggregates. Stewart shares observations on s...
2021-03-211h 14
Black Minds Matter PodcastEDWhat would the schools in Wakanda look like?What would the schools in Wakanda look like? During this episode, the women of Wakanda brainstorm how education would be approached in the Black Panther's kingdom of Wakanda.
Panelist: Tanesha Peeples, Deputy Director of Activist Development at Brightbeam Network
Naomi Shelton, Director of Community Engagement at KIPP,
Lisa Watson, Kansas City Grassroots Advocate
Briana Gilchrist, NJ Charter School Alum/Advocate
2020-11-301h 04
Freedom Media NetworkEducation is power with Chris StewartWhat role does educational freedom, including school choice, play in the effort to lessen the racial divide in America? We discuss with Christopher "Citizen" Stewart, an activist, public school parent, writer, speaker, essayist, and education activist. His focus is on increasing educational freedom and achieving justice for marginalized students, families, and communities. Stewart is the CEO of Brightbeam, a nonprofit network of education activists demanding a better education and a brighter future for every child. The network includes news sites, such as Education Post, Citizen Education, Project Forever Free, and more than 20 other local and r...
2020-07-011h 04Freedom Media NetworkIs America losing its free thinkers?“We are a nation of dunces taking over every area of government and every area of leadership and the media and dumbed down is not a nice enough phrase for actually what's taking place,” said Chris Stewart, an activist, public school parent, writer, speaker, essayist, and education activist in this interview with Freedom Mindset Radio host Curt Mercadante. Stewart joined Mercadante for a discussion on education, race, and free thought. Stewart’s focus is on increasing educational freedom and achieving justice for marginalized students, families, and communities. He is the CEO of Brightbeam, a nonprofit networ...
2020-06-2906 min
What Had Happened Was: A podcast for DaytonGeorge Floyd killing sparks 'courageous, often intense conversation about race and police in DaytonSome conversations must be had even if they are uncomfortable. What Had Happened Was podcast host Amelia Robinson moderated the first of Dayton Daily News Courageous Conversations: Relations Between Dayton’s Black Community and Police. The virtual town hall meeting came in the wake of protests here and around the nation following the May 25 police killing of George Floyd, a black man, in Minneapolis. Panelists included: • Dayton Police Chief Richard Biehl • Shenise Turner Sloss of Neighborhoods Over Politics, a training and advocacy organization • Rev. Joshua Ward, Omega Baptist Church • Lawrence Burnley, University of Dayton’s vice president for diversity and inclusio...
2020-06-121h 20
in Conversation: Education Policy with Educational Freedom Institute#14: The Indefensible Status QuoChris Stewart, former elected school board member, CEO of Brightbeam Network, and renowned school choice advocate joins Corey DeAngelis and Matthew Nielsen to talk about some of the tactics and fallacies employed by defenders of the status quo in American K-12 education.
Find EFI online at EFInstitute.org, @EF_Institute on twitter, and Educational Freedom Institute on Facebook and other social platforms.
2020-05-161h 17
SoBE RantsS2E2: ...On Progressive Cities Failing Black Kids & Notes on Mentorship w/Chris StewartChris Stewart is a trailblazer making a splash in educational activism. He loves Black kids and he's loud about it. In this episode, he discusses Brightbeam's Report, The Secret Shame which looks at progressive cities that are failing Black children. We discuss how he feels these cities should receive the study as a benchmark to be approved upon.
We also have a great conversation regarding the state of mentoring and intergenerational leadership. It was quite fascinating.
To reach Chris:
Twitter: @citizenstewart, email: christopher@activist.com, website: brightbeamnetwork.org
2020-03-0526 min
The Learning CurveCitizen Stewart on Changing the K-12 Education Power StructureThis week on “The Learning Curve,” Cara and Gerard engage in a candid conversation about education policymaking with Chris Stewart, Chief Executive Officer of Brightbeam, known to many by his popular Twitter & blog feeds as “Citizen Stewart.” Chris shares his background as a student, parent, school board member, and longtime activist, and how those experiences have shaped his outlook on the... Source
2020-02-2849 min
8 Black HandsEp. 46: RIP Kobe & Gigi, Plus the Brightbeam ReportMan, this was a tough one. Recorded just hours after the tragic news of Kobe Bryant's death, the fellas got a chance to reflect. Life is short, love hard. Afterwards, we dive into the recent report put out by Brightbeam, The Secret Shame: How America’s Most Progressive Cities Betray Their Commitment to Educational Opportunity for All. This was special as our very own Chris Stewart, CEO of Brightbeam, commissioned the report.
Enjoy.
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2020-01-271h 10