Educating All Learners Alliance

"At the end of the day, the learning experience needs to be meaningful and be an appropriate stretch and an appropriate growth opportunity for each student."   In this educational podcast, join Mary Ryerse, managing director of XQ Institute, as she shares her insights and experiences in rethinking high school education. Discover the importance of equity, meaningful learning experiences, and the ne...

"Inclusion in a conventional setting, we like to say, is like an invitation to the party. In a learner-centered environment, it creates a condition where people don't need an invitation. They simply feel welcome to join into a community of human beings. And they can be their full 100% authentic selves when in their space."   Join Alin Bennett, Vice President of Practice and Field Advancement at Ed...

Today we are joined by Zakiya Sakor, the Executive Director of Kindred. Kindred is a non profit organization that facilitates brave spaces for community members to build the mindsets, skills, and collective energy needed to disrupt systemic oppression and create just, liberated schools. In this episode, Zakiya talks to EALA about the ways Kindred is helping to affirm student voices and allow them...

In this episode, EALA is joined by Ayan Kishore, the CEO of Benetech. Listen in as we discuss how Benetech's technology is being used to break down barriers to expand inclusive and equitable education opportunities for all learners.   To learn more about Benetech, and how they're helping over 1.5 million students, jobseekers, and adults to read, learn, and pursue their dreams, visit their website...

In this episode, Aurora from EALA talks with Jason B Allen, the National Organizing Director for the National Parents Union (NPU) about empowering and elevating the parent voice. Listen to learn more about the origins of this historical organization, as well as how current events are shaping the path of parent and caregiver advocacy.   To learn more about how this coalition of organizations is wor...

In this episode, EALA sits down with Suzanne Carlson, the District Coding Accelerator for BootUp PD, which is a nonprofit organization providing elementary computer science professional development. Tune in to hear how BootUp PD is working to empower elementary teachers and students through computer science and create equitable computer science programs in underrepresented and underserved communit...

Today we are joined by David Park, the Senior Vice President at Learning Heroes, an organization dedicated to empowering parents and families to become their children’s most effective education advocates. In this episode, David sheds light on his work at the EALA Community of Action and shares insights from his research on the role of caregivers and educators in promoting learning outcomes for kid...