Equity Unscripted

"What is chronic absenteesim and what is Shaker Heights doing about it?" -- In this episode, Director of School Leadership Felecia Evans, Director of Student Data Systems and Accountability Dr. Christina Bauer and Family and Community Engagement Supervisor Keith Langford discuss the importance of school attendance, the trends in attendance both statewide and locally, and the commitment Shaker Heig...

"What does the future of PreK look like in Shaker Heights?" -- Preschool Coordinator Dejunee Lawson and preschool teacher Allison Colvin join us to discuss what PreK currently looks like at Shaker Heights, what the future of PreK will look like through the planned expansion and why this program is so vital to educational equity. This is the third of a four-part series of Educational Equity.

"What student programs are available from the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion?" Today, Program Director, Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Will Warren and Executive Director of the Shaker Schools Foundation Holly Coughlin join us to discuss the student programming available through the ODEI, the impacts these programs have on educational equity and how the Shaker Schools Foundation...

On this episode, we are joined by Student Wellness and Success Supervisor Liz Massey and Administrative Intern Molly Kane to discuss Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, or PBIS. They take us through what it is, how it looks in the Shaker Heights Schools, what the long-term goals are for this system and how it impacts educational equity in our schools.

As we head into a holiday week, Equity Unscripted is proud to share this great discussion from last season, featuring students Jaimee Martin and Carrington Hughes and parent Dr. Jenna Rehmer, as they discussed the importance of being an anti-racist and having tough conversations about race at the dinner table and beyond. Join us as we explore the challenges and growth that come from calling out ra...

Listen in as we hear from our secondary principals - high school principal Eric Juli and middle school principal Michelle Hughes. They share with us how they prepared for the start of the school year, what is different this year, what is the same, what kind of culture they are hoping to create in their buildings and their focus on curriculum and instruction as we make our way through the 2022-23 s...

Listen in as we hear from two principals new to their roles this year - Woodbury principal Eric Forman and Onaway principal Dora Bechtel. They share with us how they prepared for the start of the school year, what is different this year, what is the same, what kind of culture they are hoping to create in their buildings and their focus on curriculum and instruction as we make our way through the 2...

In this episode, you will hear from members of the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, led by Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer Dr. Larry Burnley, as they discuss the mission of their office, the goals of their work for this year and beyond and give an update on what they have been working on as they have kicked off this school year.

"What is the NAACP?" -- In this episode, Shaker Heights senior Carrington Hughes joins us to discuss the goals, importance, and work of the NAACP; the founding of the SHHS NAACP chapter; and what she envisions for the future of this organization even after she graduates from Shaker Heights High School.

 "What does Hispanic Heritage Month Mean to You?" -- This week, we are joined by Shaker Heights High School teacher Joey Fuentes, who talks with four sophomore students about their Hispanic heritage, what meaningful traditions they have in their families, how they would like to see Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated, and that these celebrations and recognitions can mean for educational equity.

This week Superintendent Dr. David Glasner and Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer Dr. Larry Burnley join us for an in-depth discussion of inclusive excellence - what it is, what it means and how it is impacting the work of the Shaker Heights Schools. You won't want to miss this great discussion!

In this final episode of the senior project of Erin Williams, we navigate an emotional conversation about the response to social issues and current events. Erin joins in this final discussion with her twin sister India and their mother Jackie, as well as Tiara Sargeant. Congratulations to Erin and thank you for a great summer series!

In this third of our student-led summer series, graduating senior Erin Williams guides senior Wriley Slade and Assistant Principal Marinise Harris through a civil discussion two topics - what defines professionalism and how necessary is a college education. Listen in for an example of how two people with opposing views can discuss, disagree and listen to one another. Erin's senior project includes...

Erin's senior project includes four episodes demonstrating civil discourse on a variety of topics. Tune in all summer to catch this great series!

This week Chief Academic Officer Dr. Marla Robinson interviews two students from Lomond Elementary School about their fourth grade IB Exhibition project. Aniyla and Milani share with us what they have been working on, the process they went through for their IB project and what they learned as they prepared for the Fourth Grade IB Exhibition for Shaker Heights staff and families." -- This week Chie...

In this second episode, we are joined by Director of Curriculum & Instruction Dr. John Moore and Instructional Coach Miata Hunter to discuss deleveling - what it is, why we're doing it, how it's going, how it impacts educational equity and what they envision for the future of this unique approach to curriculum.

In this third and final episode of a three-episode series featuring the Innovative Center for Personalized Learning (or the IC), our special guests share what the IC is, what makes it different, what draws students and teachers to this educational model and how it serves the Shaker Heights Schools in a unique way.

In this second episode of a three-episode series featuring the Innovative Center for Personalized Learning (or the IC), our special guests share what the IC is, what makes it different, what draws students and teachers to this educational model and how it serves the Shaker Heights Schools in a unique way.

In this first episode of a three-episode series featuring the Innovative Center for Personalized Learning (or the IC), our special guests share what the IC is, what makes it different, what draws students and teachers to this educational model and how it serves the Shaker Heights Schools in a unique way.

In honor of Women's History Month, this episode celebrates two of our female principals, Tiffany Joseph from Woodbury Elementary and Roneisha Campbell from Mercer Elementary, by discussing their journey to leadership, the impact they feel they can have on students through their roles, the challenges they face and how they overcome them and how being a Black administrator impacts their experiences.

Today we're joined by administrative intern Mario Clopton-Zymlery and students Devon Panigrahi and Spencer Payton to discuss the concerns LGBTQIA+ students face, how their ally peers can help, how race intersects and impacts concerns in additional ways and what all of this means to the diversity, equity and inclusion efforts of schools.  

Join us for this special presentation of Equity Unscripted, as we're joined by Kiki Stout, Laura Orazi and Miriama Whyte as they discuss the work of the Shaker Schools Foundation, the upcoming fundraiser, A Night for Red and White, and why this work is so important to the Shaker Heights School community.