Defining US: Voices of Change

Defining US: Voices of Changehttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/defining-us-voices-of-change--6278959enEducationCopyright CWK Networkhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3216f1491dc07358831ceb6861f3951c.jpgDefining US: Voices of Changehttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/defining-us-voices-of-change--6278959Sun, 27 Apr 2025 09:36:21 +0000CWK NetworkCWK Networkfeeds@spreaker.comTake a deeper look at the new teaching and learning strategies that are transforming our nation. Hear from the nation‘s leading voices in education and from students whose lives have been transformed through new culturally responsive programs and...falseepisodicVoices of Change with Dr. Timothy Gadson: Breaking the Moldhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/voices-of-change-with-dr-timothy-gadson-breaking-the-mold--61189544defininguspodcast.podbean.com/04724d05-1b66-39eb-a8a0-cb7eef2c805dWed, 28 Aug 2024 17:43:24 +0000CWK NetworkDefining US uses the power of media and the promise of education to inspire educators to join the conversation on the socio-political cultural issues that matter. In this episode of Defining US…Stacey DeWitt interviews the superintendent of the Salt...2160false4fullVoices of Change with Nicole Yarde: Generational Traumahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/voices-of-change-with-nicole-yarde-generational-trauma--61187143

0:34 – Nicole discusses growing up in Barbados and how education played a key role in her life.

5:18 – Nicole discusses the stereotyping of black boys and the education practices surrounding them in this country.

9:24 – Nicole talks about Generational Trauma and the effect it has on a person. What does it mean to have a reinforced negative narrative?

17:53 – Nicole explains the approach of “starting with the mind” in her work and the importance of young men talking about how they feel. She speaks on educators and the need to begin with affirming young men, valuing them, and seeing them.

20:17 – Nicole explains what Generational Trauma means to her.

27:14 – Nicole explains her approach to social emotional learning and shares the story of the student who brought her to create the Change Academy.

]]>defininguspodcast.podbean.com/09524489-5bbb-33b1-9fd6-5dacb9af9148Wed, 13 Dec 2023 13:00:00 +0000CWK NetworkIn this episode, Stacey DeWitt interviews Nicole Yarde, a passionate and dedicated educator and community leader committed to the development of students, educators, and families. With over 20 years of experience, Nicole has made a career of...

0:34 – Nicole discusses growing up in Barbados and how education played a key role in her life.

5:18 – Nicole discusses the stereotyping of black boys and the education practices surrounding them in this country.

9:24 – Nicole talks about Generational Trauma and the effect it has on a person. What does it mean to have a reinforced negative narrative?

20:17 – Nicole explains what Generational Trauma means to her.

27:14 – Nicole explains her approach to social emotional learning and shares the story of the student who brought her to create the Change Academy.

]]>2549false23fullVoices of Change with Tami Pyfer: The Dignity Index and UNITEhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/voices-of-change-with-tami-pyfer-the-dignity-index-and-unite--61187140

1:11 - Tami discusses her experiences and background in education and working on the State Board of Education in Utah.

5:58 - Tami discusses her experience with policymakers and the disconnect in communication between them and students, educators, and parents.

10:46 - Tami introduces the real meaning behind UNITE that it is not that everyone’s voices should be the same, it means that everyone’s diverse voices have a seat at the table and are heard.

19:33 - The introduction and importance of the Dignity Index.

26:10 - The introduction of the Dignity Index scale going from 1 through 8 and it is meant to ease divisions, prevent violence, and help us solve problems.

55:25 - The Dignity Index is not only for political conflict resolution, but also can apply to any conflict resolutions especially among educators.

]]>defininguspodcast.podbean.com/9ed5f950-72eb-303a-b585-2d58d4fd6112Fri, 03 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000CWK NetworkDefining US uses the power of media and the promises of education to inspire educators to join the conversation on the socio-political cultural issues that matter. In this episode of Defining US… Stacey DeWitt interviews Tami Pyfer. Tami Pyfer is the...

1:11 - Tami discusses her experiences and background in education and working on the State Board of Education in Utah.

5:58 - Tami discusses her experience with policymakers and the disconnect in communication between them and students, educators, and parents.

10:46 - Tami introduces the real meaning behind UNITE that it is not that everyone’s voices should be the same, it means that everyone’s diverse voices have a seat at the table and are heard.

19:33 - The introduction and importance of the Dignity Index.

26:10 - The introduction of the Dignity Index scale going from 1 through 8 and it is meant to ease divisions, prevent violence, and help us solve problems.

55:25 - The Dignity Index is not only for political conflict resolution, but also can apply to any conflict resolutions especially among educators.

]]>3762false22fullVoices of Change with Bill Caritj: Making Great Schoolshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/voices-of-change-with-bill-caritj-making-great-schools--61187144

1:54 – Bill’s background and history of his career

6:30 – Creating a teaching strategy myths and truths

8:15 – Restoring public trust in public education

13:19 – Standards and evidence-based designations around curricula
19:00 – The effects of reading reform on students
21:57 – The effects of reading reform on equity
29:14 – Addressing all needs of all children

]]>defininguspodcast.podbean.com/095971bc-706f-3354-888d-77bd843ddd89Mon, 03 Apr 2023 13:32:18 +0000CWK NetworkFor forty years, I was fortunate to lead the assessment, evaluation, and accountability departments of nine public school districts, including six of the largest in the nation – Washington, DC, Baltimore, St. Louis, Austin, Atlanta, and the Department...

1:54 – Bill’s background and history of his career

6:30 – Creating a teaching strategy myths and truths

8:15 – Restoring public trust in public education

13:19 – Standards and evidence-based designations around curricula
19:00 – The effects of reading reform on students
21:57 – The effects of reading reform on equity
29:14 – Addressing all needs of all children

]]>2005false21fullVoices of Change with Suzanne McCormick: YMCA’s Bold Vision for the Futurehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/voices-of-change-with-suzanne-mccormick-ymca-s-bold-vision-for-the-future--61187142

1:08 – Suzanne McCormick discusses her experiences and the key things she’s learned in the changing times we’re living in

3:20 – The purpose the YMCA serves and its true impact on the community

6:40 – The importance of “local solutions”

9:40 – Suzanne’s background and what her motivator is for the work she does

14:50 – We need a moment of reconciliation

19:10 – The values of the YMCA

22:50 – Suzanne’s outlook for the YMCA in the future and the impact they can continue to have

26:15 – Working with the YMCA

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1:08 – Suzanne McCormick discusses her experiences and the key things she’s learned in the changing times we’re living in

3:20 – The purpose the YMCA serves and its true impact on the community

6:40 – The importance of “local solutions”

9:40 – Suzanne’s background and what her motivator is for the work she does

14:50 – We need a moment of reconciliation

19:10 – The values of the YMCA

22:50 – Suzanne’s outlook for the YMCA in the future and the impact they can continue to have

26:15 – Working with the YMCA

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1993false19fullVoices of Change with Dr. Paul Nussbaum: Practical Neuropsychologyhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/voices-of-change-with-dr-paul-nussbaum-practical-neuropsychology--61187150
0:42 – Dr. Paul Nussbaum’s background and why he became passionate for the work he does
4;09 – How to position our brains to be loving, kind, and nurturing
6:07 – The pressure for us to focus on how we perceive things
10:03 – The Importance of Mindfulness
11:55 – The Reflex Metaphor
14:15 – Use your cell phone in a good way
22:59 – Developing new strategies for constructive conversations
24:23 – Emotional intelligence in teaching

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0:42 – Dr. Paul Nussbaum’s background and why he became passionate for the work he does

4;09 – How to position our brains to be loving, kind, and nurturing

6:07 – The pressure for us to focus on how we perceive things

10:03 – The Importance of Mindfulness

11:55 – The Reflex Metaphor

14:15 – Use your cell phone in a good way

22:59 – Developing new strategies for constructive conversations

24:23 – Emotional intelligence in teaching

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1:25 - Scott’s backstory as a teacher and the inspiration behind his podcast, The Thoughtful Teacher

3:41 – Importance of developing the positive relationship as a teacher

5:30 – Issues in teacher retention

7:20 – The three issues teachers are facing today: COVID, Communication Issues, Control Issues

10:00 – Teachers are feeling scapegoated by issues in the world

12:01 – Importance of a teacher in helping students deal with social issues impacting them

13:15 – Unintended consequences of telling teachers to not talk about certain subjects

17:25 – What should school look like in the 21st Century?

18:32 – We have to be asking the right questions

19:00 – What are some solutions and how can everyone help?

21:45 – Take a lead from educators

23:00 – Everyone remembers the best teacher(s) they had.

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1:18 – Patrick’s background and how he came into the position he is in now

3:27 – “I didn’t want to go work anywhere that wouldn’t talk about race.”

4:25 – Noticing disparities in his neighborhood at a young age

5:48 – The importance of looking at diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything you do

10:06 – Ignoring an entire population of people and setting the wrong expectations

13:00 – Making changes is the only way to allow everyone to live to their full potential

14:32 – Shifting your mindset

23:06 – The importance of being a black principal

24:19 – Patrick’s reactions to Defining US

27:55 – “It’s really about a kind of inclusion and diversity that is broad and wide.”

31:15 – “Innovation is really about diversity

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1:37 – finding ways to build back social emotional learning and mental health
3:00 – healing is needed following so much loss
5:49 – the importance of relationships in teaching and teaching from the heart
6:35 – during the pandemic schools were doing so much more than online classes
9:01 – “Inequities worsened under the pandemic…” and the LAUSD Black Student Achievement Plan
10:10 – schools using restorative processes promoting equity
10:48 – community partnerships
12:00 – connection between leadership and using data well to meet student needs
12:50 – higher education partnerships
14:48 – the change process that is happening right now
17:49 – educators and students must be at the forefront of the dialog to bring about solving today’s problems

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1:37 – finding ways to build back social emotional learning and mental health

3:00 – healing is needed following so much loss

5:49 – the importance of relationships in teaching and teaching from the heart

6:35 – during the pandemic schools were doing so much more than online classes

9:01 – “Inequities worsened under the pandemic…” and the LAUSD Black Student Achievement Plan

10:10 – schools using restorative processes promoting equity

10:48 – community partnerships

12:00 – connection between leadership and using data well to meet student needs

12:50 – higher education partnerships

14:48 – the change process that is happening right now

17:49 – educators and students must be at the forefront of the dialog to bring about solving today’s problems

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1264false15fullEpisode 14. Troy Keller: Defining Our Responsibilities to Students with Needshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-14-troy-keller-defining-our-responsibilities-to-students-with-needs--61187154
3:10 – Vulnerability and Trust
6:37 – A Whole Child Approach is our Obligation
8:00 - Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and Special Needs
10:27 – A Changed Educational Landscape
14:51 – Debunking the Myths
21:29 – Why Attending to Needs Matters
25:21 – The Continuum of Services is Individualized
32:41 – Navigating Differences for Full Potential
38:15– Equity in the Field
48:31 – Inclusion Helps All Learn
55:01 – Pearls of the Pandemic

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3:10 – Vulnerability and Trust

6:37 – A Whole Child Approach is our Obligation

8:00 - Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and Special Needs

10:27 – A Changed Educational Landscape

14:51 – Debunking the Myths

21:29 – Why Attending to Needs Matters

25:21 – The Continuum of Services is Individualized

32:41 – Navigating Differences for Full Potential

38:15– Equity in the Field

48:31 – Inclusion Helps All Learn

55:01 – Pearls of the Pandemic

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Network Experts and...]]>3589false14fullEpisode 13. Joshua B. Pedersen: Laboratory of Lifehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-13-joshua-b-pedersen-laboratory-of-life--61187139
2:00 - 211 is America’s Best Kept Secret
8:54 - Information is Empowerment
13:36 - Anonymity, Dignity and Trust

16:27 - American Values Around Giving
22:20 - Creating a Symphony of Service
47:03 – The Intersection of Faith, Sexual Identity and Hope

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2:00 - 211 is America’s Best Kept Secret

8:54 - Information is Empowerment

13:36 - Anonymity, Dignity and Trust

16:27 - American Values Around Giving
22:20 - Creating a Symphony of Service
47:03 – The Intersection of Faith, Sexual Identity and Hope

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2704false13fullEpisode 12. Marybeth Gasman: Talking About Racehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-12-marybeth-gasman-talking-about-race--61187146

1:40 - An Entry Point into the Work

10:05 - Why White People Need to be a Part of the Conversation on Race

16:25 - The Power of Building Diverse Relationships

25:14 - Looking to the Institutions that are Getting It Right

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1:40 - An Entry Point into the Work

10:05 - Why White People Need to be a Part of the Conversation on Race

16:25 - The Power of Building Diverse Relationships

25:14 - Looking to the Institutions that are Getting It Right

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1:32-Tammy’s Story-The Vision and Impact

10:25-Art and Media Meeting Education

19:30-The Danger of Un-Education

31:39-Transcending Fear and Transforming Communities with Counter-Narratives
44:46-Exposure, Disruption, Liberation

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3099false11fullEpisode 10. Paul Forbes: Cultivating Courageous Conversationshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-10-paul-forbes-cultivating-courageous-conversations--61187152
3:18-Reflecting on the Journey
6:36-The Power of Stories
16:47-We All Have a Different Lens

28:07-Capturing the Shared Lived Experience
40:29-Introspection, Reflection, and Vulnerability
46:00-Implicit Bias, the Work Behind the Work

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3:18-Reflecting on the Journey

6:36-The Power of Stories

16:47-We All Have a Different Lens

28:07-Capturing the Shared Lived Experience
40:29-Introspection, Reflection, and Vulnerability
46:00-Implicit Bias, the Work Behind the Work

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4:21 – Putting it all on the line for a cause

7:42 – Taking initiative to solve big problems

11:45 – The real value of diversity

13:55 – Big generational changes
18:00 – Using art to explore emotional trauma
21:00 – Telling the story through Defining US
24:20 – Learning to maneuver different settings
27:25 – What under-represented students often face

30:45 – Moving past meritocracy
32:13 – The unseen value of an education
34:35 – Darion’s experiences in high school and his take on education

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3:16 - The compounded issues facing schools as we return to in-person learning

6:48 - Schools as safe spaces for hope, healing and restoration

14:48 - Identity development and working in partnership with families

24:23 - The danger of doing nothing to support LGBTQ+ youth
27:19 - Educators and youth leading the charge in creating a more inclusive society

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Hosting a Documentary Screening and...]]>1994false8fullEpisode 7. Chris Purdy & Cindy Simpson: Bringing Voice to the Frontlinehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-7-chris-purdy-cindy-simpson-bringing-voice-to-the-frontline--61187149
3:39 - The story behind the immigration debate - Bringing voice to the frontline.
11:43 - America’s promise - How can we move from obligation to opportunity?
19:08 - Moving beyond politics - Elevating the perspectives of those doing the work.

29:32 - Trauma-informed care - Where are the gaps and how do we fill them?
37:15 - Rebuilding our human village - The need for social and emotional learning in schools.
43:53 - Getting involved, informed, and stepping up - There are bright spots in every community.

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3:39 - The story behind the immigration debate - Bringing voice to the frontline.

11:43 - America’s promise - How can we move from obligation to opportunity?

19:08 - Moving beyond politics - Elevating the perspectives of those doing the work.

29:32 - Trauma-informed care - Where are the gaps and how do we fill them?
37:15 - Rebuilding our human village - The need for social and emotional learning in schools.
43:53 - Getting involved, informed, and stepping up - There are bright spots in every community.

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3390false7fullEpisode 6. Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz: The Critical Nature of Ushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-6-yolanda-sealey-ruiz-the-critical-nature-of-us--61187156
1:45 - Yolanda's Why Story

17:25 - The Critical Love Needed to Move Forward
27:55 - The Fear That Holds Us Back
29:14 - The Work Begins with an Archeology of the Self
1:04:18 - Schools Are the Place for Big Impact

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Inside the Conversation Here is a full list of the individuals mentioned in this episode. Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz, Kalil Gibram Muhammad, Ibram X. Kendi, Pedro Noguera, Gloria Ladson-Billings, William Tate, Richard Rohr, Abraham Joshua Heschel, Richard Milner, Bell Hooks, James Baldwin Continue the Learning For more information on some of the important individuals, organizations, and topics discussed in this episode.

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1:45 - Yolanda's Why Story

17:25 - The Critical Love Needed to Move Forward
27:55 - The Fear That Holds Us Back
29:14 - The Work Begins with an Archeology of the Self
1:04:18 - Schools Are the Place for Big Impact

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7:14 – Equality and Equity

15:18 – What is working, moving forward

17:00 – The equity mindset

21:06 – The narrative is important

22:29 – School as a refuge

27:37 – Transformative work

28:41 – Culturally responsive teaching and connection

30:04 – Divisiveness distracts

34:44 – Undoing current problems

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5:01 – “Oh so, he’s like normal with autism”
10:31 – Sharing a different narrative about autism
16:28 – “More children of color…if disabled, they’re suffering the most in schools”
18:54 – The barriers to families of color in finding support for children with disabilities
22:42 – The need for people outside the community of the disabled to speak out
32:53 – Learning to communicate emotions differently
36:16 – Needs from a policy perspective

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https://definingus.org/take-action/ Check Out More Defining Us Programming If you are a new listener to Defining Us, we would love to hear from you. Please visit us at www.definingus.org today!]]>defininguspodcast.podbean.com/5e7711e7-415d-3e61-bb68-1960a77c02f5Wed, 03 Nov 2021 16:15:24 +0000CWK NetworkDefining Us uses the power of media and the promise of education to inspire educators to join the conversation on the socio-political cultural issues that matter. In this episode of Defining Us…Stacey DeWitt interviews Terra Tadlock-Smith, the host...Normal with Autism podcast. Their discussion includes not just Terra’s story about raising a child with autism, but also explores the ways that everyone can help promote equity for students with disabilities and differing abilities. Powerful Moments Throughout this podcast there are powerful moments that provide deeper insight into the individuals and topics discussed in this podcast.

5:01 – “Oh so, he’s like normal with autism”
10:31 – Sharing a different narrative about autism
16:28 – “More children of color…if disabled, they’re suffering the most in schools”
18:54 – The barriers to families of color in finding support for children with disabilities
22:42 – The need for people outside the community of the disabled to speak out
32:53 – Learning to communicate emotions differently
36:16 – Needs from a policy perspective

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1:55 – “We’re in the midst of a deep, almost spiritual crisis, a crisis of us…”
4:29 – Developing the skills to build trust
7:35 – Relationships and social emotional learning
8:35 – What teachers have the power to do in schools
12:21 – Building a new Spirit of America
20:25 – What happens when students learn that somebody cares

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1:55 – “We’re in the midst of a deep, almost spiritual crisis, a crisis of us…”

4:29 – Developing the skills to build trust

7:35 – Relationships and social emotional learning

8:35 – What teachers have the power to do in schools

12:21 – Building a new Spirit of America

20:25 – What happens when students learn that somebody cares

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Hosting a Documentary Screening and...]]>1410false2fullEpisode 1. George Patterson: The Pain, Power, and Joy of Young People of Colorhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-1-george-patterson-the-pain-power-and-joy-of-young-people-of-color--61187138
3:59 – Many students of color may not relate to the curriculum and MBK is “equity in action”
7:02 – “My teachers showed me role models, “They realized what I was going through, and they reached out to me and they put support systems in place…”
14:16 – We can achieve a new American Dream and young people of color can provide leadership
21:04 – We’re all better when we know about everyone’s history
23:10 – “We understood the relational aspect of learning…”
28:46 – The current civil rights effort is different from others in the past

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3:59 – Many students of color may not relate to the curriculum and MBK is “equity in action”

7:02 – “My teachers showed me role models, “They realized what I was going through, and they reached out to me and they put support systems in place…”

14:16 – We can achieve a new American Dream and young people of color can provide leadership

21:04 – We’re all better when we know about everyone’s history

23:10 – “We understood the relational aspect of learning…”

28:46 – The current civil rights effort is different from others in the past

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