Be a Better Ally: critical conversations for K12 educators

On this special bonus episode, Tricia is proud to introduce a brand new initiative she's been working on: Sustainable Innovation: By and for K-12 educational leaders NEASC is proud to present this five-part podcast series created by and for educational leaders on themes of key importance including artificial intelligence (AI), technology in education, student agency, and building sustainable syste...

Explore how Gender and Sexuality Alliances (GSAs) in schools can leverage cutting-edge AI research tools to enhance their advocacy and information design efforts. Specifically, this episode is an exploration of three powerful AI tools - Elicit, ChatPDF, and Consensus - and how they can be used to amplify the GSA's voice and impact. Those three resources are further explored inside of a free guide,...

We are celebrating the one year anniversary of one of my favorite books by the amazing Angeline Aow and Dr. Sadie Hollins Celebrating milestones is so important, so this week we return to a recap of the Book Launch Party for Dr. Sadie Hollins and Angeline Aow's book "Becoming a Totally Inclusive School: A Guide for Teachers and School Leaders." In this conversation, the co-authors provide readings...

Explore the profound impacts of digital literacy and political engagement initiatives by CIVIX, and discover resources that can transform classrooms into hubs of critical thought and respectful discourse. This week Tricia switches gears and points you to an episode from her other show: Shifting Schools podcast with her co-host Jeff Utecht. Learn more at www.shiftingschools.com We sit down with Dim...

Discover the ten pivotal reasons why GSAs should embrace AI literacy and the role they play in bias mitigation, representation, and inclusive research. Explore probing questions to guide GSA groups on their AI discovery journey. Let's explore ways to boost activism, and advocacy within the AI landscape from an LGBTQ+ perspective. Want to enter to win a free seat at the 3-Week Cohort? Learn more ab...

In light of Halloween being just around the corner, we are bringing you a repeat episode that explores a remarkable seasonal text to explore with the YA fans in your life! On this episode of the podcast we hear from Shelly Page (with a brief intro from Alex Brown)as she walks us through the process of bringing the soon-to-be-released collection 'Night of the Living Queers' to bookshelves everywher...

In this episode Dr. Kraft shatters misconceptions and reveals the power of gaming for building social-emotional skills. How can educators effectively integrate gaming into their SEL programs? Are You Ready To Unlock the Power of Gaming? The power of gaming can be harnessed to forge strong peer connections among students. By instilling the elements of gaming in social-emotional learning, students c...

On this episode we talk about the art of listening, the significance of bringing a critical lens to our media diet, and much MUCH more. It is such an honor to have Bridget Todd on the show. 🎙Learn all about our guest: Bridget is the Communications Director at UltraViolet. She got her start teaching courses on writing and social change at Howard University. Since then, she’s trained human rights ac...

Zoe Tokushige (she/they) originally hails from Southern California, but has spent the past decade on the East Coast. After attending NYU for a BS in media, culture, and communications, Zoe received an MFA in creative writing from Emerson College before returning to New York to work in publishing. Zoe currently works in pre-press production at Penguin Random House. When not writing, Zoe enjoys craf...

Hannah V. Sawyerr was recognized as the Youth Poet Laureate of Baltimore in 2016. Her spoken word has been featured on the BBC’s World Have Your Say program, as well as the National Education Association’s “Do You Hear Us?” campaign. Her written word has been included in gal-dem, Rookie, and xoNecole. She holds a BA in English from Morgan State University and an MFA in Creative Writing from The Ne...

Dr. Mark Anthony Gooden is on the podcast this week to talk about the book "Five Practices For Equity-Focused School Leadership" He addresses the ethos and anecdotes behind the book as well as why the lessons within are so relevant for leaders in education. Learn more about our guest: https://goodenphd.com/ Follow him on social media: https://twitter.com/GoodenPhD Connect with Tricia at next week'...

Don P. Hooper is a writer and filmmaker of Jamaican heritage (and a programmer in a former life). His short story Got Me a Jet Pack is part of the New York Times bestselling anthology Black Boy Joy. His directing work has been featured in the Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival, the New York City Horror Film Festival, the New Jersey Horror Con and Film Festival (award winner), and mor...

This week we speak with artist and illustrator Angel Chang. Angel discusses her work and process as well as ways educators can support aspiring illustrators. Angel's most recent project is the #Kidlit book "Too Much!: An Overwhelming Day" https://bookshop.org/p/books/too-much-an-overwhelming-day-jolene-gutierrez/19736712 Learn more about her work: https://angelchangart.com/illustrations As discuss...

If your team wants better collaboration but you haven't talked about what it means to have generative conflict you are missing a key ingredient. In this episode Tricia talks about the Compassionate Conflict Toolkit, which you can access free: http://surl.li/kitju Want to talk more about generative conflict or what an authentic apology means to you? Drop me an email! tricia (at) shiftingschools (do...

As we begin a new academic year, this is an important time to think about how you might prioritize your own wellbeing. I've been absolutely inspired by the new book from Swapna Krishna, and I wanted to bring you a small part of an interview I conducted with her for my other podcast, the Shifting Schools podcast. Learn more about her book: https://bookshop.org/p/books/pocket-nature-stargazing-conte...

How can we honor different interests in different texts types and still have an entry point into powerful conversations? Tricia walks us through a resource in a new free guide. The 'common bookmark' aims to provide scaffolding for student and teacher groups. Ready to download the free guide and explore the bookmark? https://shiftingschools.lpages.co/activities-for-your-gsasogi-group-a-free-guide/...

In this episode we discuss a free guide that sets your GSA/SOGI group up to explore and consider the role of AI Literacy. This episode starts off with a definition of a crucial concept: "technochauvanism" as defined by Meredith Broussard. If you want to engage your students with AI Literacy, give this episode a listen and explore the resources discussed. 📁Download your free guide:📁 https://shift...

On this episode, Jolene Gutiérrez tells us all about her brand new book Too Much! Ready to learn more about this book? "Sometimes everything is too much! Too loud, too bright, and all too overwhelming. Writing from her own experience with sensory processing disorder, award-winning teacher-librarian Jolene Gutiérrez’s compassionate picture book explores the struggles of a sensorily sensitive child...

What is design thinking? What does it mean to focus on mindsets rather than models? Guest leader, educator and author Dee Lanier answers those questions and more on this episode as we explore his work 'Demarginalizing Design.' Ready to learn all about Dee Lanier? 🔗https://linktr.ee/deelanier Check out his book: 🔗https://www.amazon.ca/Demarginalizing-Design-Elevating-Problem-Solving/dp/0578286556...

How is Minecraft a powerful tool for building community, fostering inclusion, and engaging learners? This week we share an episode of the Shifting Schools podcast featuring the amazing guest Mashfiq Ahmed who has an answer for that question and tons of wisdom to share. ➡️ Mashfiq Ahmed (he/him) is a high school chemistry teacher at John Dewey High School in Brooklyn, New York. He has been playing...

Summer can be a great time to rethink habits. This summer I'm trying a few mini experiments out to recalibrate my relationship with my use of social media. Wanna join me? Download the free BALANCE one-pager: https://shiftingschools.lpages.co/summer-social-shifts/ Let me know what you are doing to reimagine your relationship with social media: tricia (at) shifting schools (dot) (com)

On this episode, we get the JOY of listening to Meredith Klein and Sherri Spelic talk about the art of co-facilitation. Meredith and Sherri reflect on what makes for great teacher collaboration, and what it takes to truly cultivate a space for listening and growth. Ready to connect with our guests? Find Sherri on Twitter: https://twitter.com/edifiedlistener Follow her free newsletter 'Bending the...

Ready to learn about this week's amazing guest? Born in Venezuela, AnaYelsi Velasco-Sanchez (she/her/hers) is an IndoLatinx mujerista working to create and agitate her way through the Latin diaspora. She is a highly skilled and compassionate public educator who utilizes her signature Interlocking Justice methodology to catalyze an embodied response in her clients. Interlocking Justice is a holisti...

On this episode of the podcast we hear from Shelly Page (with a brief intro from Alex Brown)as she walks us through the process of bringing the soon-to-be-released collection 'Night of the Living Queers' to bookshelves everywhere. Pre-order your copy now https://bookshop.org/p/books/night-of-the-living-queers-13-tales-of-terror-delight-alex-brown/19473791?ean=9781250892980 Connect with Shelly and...

"What can the field(s) of rhetoric do to foster connection and care across difference? And, what stories must we tell to remake worlds conducive to one another’s thriving? " Those are the questions at the core of Dr. Hsu's work. On this episode of the podcast we talk more about their book: Constellating Home: Trans and Queer Asian American Rhetorics This book is available open source for all of Ju...