Be a Better Ally: critical conversations for K12 educators

On this episode, we have the important opportunity to hear from student leaders. Our guests are members of the High School Spectrum Group at WAB (Western Academy of Beijing). 📲You can follow them on IG: https://www.instagram.com/spectrumwab/?igshid=MmJiY2I4NDBkZg%3D%3D (@spectrumWAB) 📢Also discussed on this episode is the collection of amazing read alouds available courtesy of the non-profit org...

On this episode we talk with Zackary Grady about their award-nominated production Gay Pride and Prejudice. Learn all about that show: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26518740/ Learn more about Zackary: https://www.thackarybinx.com/about Check out the books he recommended: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/40779647 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60141378-nikhil-out-loud Take 25 dollars off t...

On the show this week Lindz Amer talks to us all about their brand new book Rainbow Parenting as well as what we as readers and allies can do to expand on the lessons shared in that text. Learn all about the book: https://bookshop.org/p/books/rainbow-parenting-your-guide-to-raising-queer-kids-and-their-allies-lindz-amer/18721536?ean=9781250836489 Learn more about Lindz Amer: https://lindzamer.com/...

On this episode Professor Marla Hunter tells listeners about the beginnings to Live. Love. Teach LLC and Live. Love. Swim LLC Learn more about Professor Hunter: https://www.msmarlahunter.com/ Follow her online: https://twitter.com/liveluvteachllc https://www.linkedin.com/in/msmarlahunter/ As mentioned at the top of the episode, download the brand new free guide: AI Literacy and LGBTQ+ Inclusion: h...

Jennifer Jill Fellows is a faculty member in the philosophy department at Douglas College. She is also a 2022 Media Fellow of the Marc Sanders Foundation. She is a co-editor of a collection of essays examining technology through an intersectional feminist lens entitled Gender, Sex and Tech!: An Intersectional Feminist Guide published by Canadian Scholars Women's Press. The book explores everything...

This episode shares an important call to action from a remarkably dedicated group of student leaders. How will YOU use your influence to support their leadership today? 🖊️ Sign their petition: https://chng.it/PSnByYcCCg 📱 Share their petition online: #IBwillyoustandwithme To learn more about the power of online campaigns: http://gg.gg/BABAonline Contact me for support with learning more for a fre...

On this week we talk about dealing with resistance, and treating yourself with compassion when it comes to leading in DEI work. Our special guest is SHONAGH REID. Learn more about our guest: https://shonaghreid.com/about Links referred to in this episode: 3 Listening Activities to Drive Your DEI Progress https://shonaghreid.com/blog/f/3-listening-activities-to-drive-your-dei-progress How to deal w...

In this episode of The Be A Better Ally Show, we learn from author Jen St. Jude about their new book, 'If Tomorrow Doesn't Come.' Pre-order now, book available May 9th. Jen St. Jude shares the inspiration behind her book, as well as advice for aspiring writers. We also explore the relationship between editors and writer. Learn all about Jen: https://www.jenstjude.com/contactbio.html Follow them on...

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...

On this episode, we host author and journalist Rose Hackman who shares more about her new book 'Emotional Labor.' Learn more about Rose Hackman: Rose Hackman is a British journalist based in Detroit. For the last decade, her work on gender, race, labor, policing, housing and the environment — published in The Guardian — has brought international attention to overlooked American policy issues, hist...

This week we bring you a conversation with a remarkable panel of student leaders via the Unhinged Collaboration podcast. Learn more about the zines this student group publishes: https://sites.google.com/bbis.de/bbis-social-justice-committee/zines?authuser=0 Explore their recent piece in TIE Online: https://www.tieonline.com/article/3453/empowering-change-the-role-of-the-social-justice-committee Ge...

I cannot talk about AJ Irving's soon-to-be-released (May, 2023) book 'The Wishing Flower' without getting emotional. It is groundbreaking, beautiful, and a must-buy for school libraries. We talk about the power of books, the power of groups ensuring the truth always has a home in classrooms, and what we can do to collaboratively ask for more books like this one. About the Author: A.J. Irving grew...

On this episode, we sit down with the folks behind the podcast "BIPOC Credits." If you teach film or you have students interested in learning more about the film industry, this is a great show to follow. BIPOC Credits aims to educate new and hopeful BIPOC filmmakers and crew members on the various roles involved on a professional film set. Helmed by BC native Andy Wong, who himself is a working As...

This week marks #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek and we are thrilled to mark it with Carolyn Kiel. Carolyn is the host and founder of The Beyond Six Seconds Podcast, an award-winning show that hosts: "conversations with neurodivergent entrepreneurs, creators, advocates & more about their lives and identities. Their stories shatter misconceptions, break stigma and showcase the vibrance of neurodivers...

On this special bonus episode we learn more about the #TransRightsReadathon happening this March 20th-27th from the author who brought the idea to social media: Sim Kern. If you are looking to share an example of a decentralized campaign with students, Kern's #TransRightsReadathon is brilliant to share. Sim Kern is a Gulf Coast author and environmental journalist writing about climate change, quee...

On this episode Tricia responds to feedback from listeners like you who requested a few more 'solo shows.' Discussed in this episode: Using ChatGPT as a thought partner with your SOGI/GSA group, get the free guide: https://shiftingschools.lpages.co/chatgpt-and-your-gsasogi-group/ Want to try out the Equity and Generative AI course free as a listener? Learn more about the course: https://www.shifti...

This week special guest Tameka Fryer Brown joins us to discuss her new book 'That Flag' (illustrated by Nikkolas Smith). Our conversation explores why learners deserve and need to be taught the truth as well as how Children's Literature serves as a great entry point for those conversations. Please be sure to follow the author and explore all of her books: https://tamekafryerbrown.com/ Interested i...

On this week Danielle Desir Corbett explains why young learners deserve stories about the power of grants and awards. Danielle reminds us to think about what it will take to encourage upcoming small business owners to 'count themselves in.' Please be sure to learn about the amazing learning she provides: https://danielledesir.com/about/ Sign up for her newsletter 'Grants for Creators" https://www....

Door by Door: How Sarah McBride Became America's First Openly Transgender Senator is available for pre-order now and will celebrate its book birthday on May 9th. On this episode, we talk with the book's incredible illustrator, Meridth McKean Gimbel. To pre-order the book soon and/or let your local library know all about it: https://www.rhcbooks.com/books/700472/door-by-door-by-meeg-pincus-illustra...

Margaret Park is an Educational Leader, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Consultant, Facilitator, and Educator. On this episode she talks about the work of leadership, the role of care and love in building community and how we can strive for more accountability in our professional learning cohorts. We also discuss her upcoming Book Group which is free and open for registration: https://twitter.com/ISS...

Dr. Gena Cox discusses the research and vision behind her award-winning book "Leading Inclusion." This episode looks at what a truly competent and relevant leader does when it comes to DEI. We also talk about ways to think about driving systemic change in an organization that is sustainable and meaningful. Learn all about Dr. Gena Cox: https://genacox.com/ Learn more about her book: https://genaco...

This week we hear from Dr. Jennifer Williams as she outlines how educators and learners of all ages can collaborate on The Goals Project. Learn more about that project: https://www.goalsproject.org/ Learn and connect with Dr. Williams https://www.jenwilliamsedu.com/ https://twitter.com/JenWilliamsEdu Download your SDG poster: https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/news/communications-material/...

Kim Chaffee joins us to discuss her brand new picture book 'Courage in Her Cleats.' This non-fiction picture book takes readers on a pivotal journey through some of the obstacles that Abby Wambach faced as a soccer player. Kim invites us to learn more about the process behind a book like this AND to think about how books like this can invite learners to rethink the significance of failure, as well...

This episode explores the work of Outsports with one of its co-founders: Cyd Zeigler. We discuss the mission of Outsports, the way the world of sports is incredibly influential, and how Cyd Zeigler's career is a great model for aspiring storytellers to look to. Explore and follow Outsports and Cyd Zeigler: https://www.outsports.com/ https://www.instagram.com/OutSports/ https://twitter.com/outsport...

On this week Tricia speaks with award-winning author Rajani LaRocca about representation, STEM, creativity and much much more. Rajani LaRocca is a physician and award-winning author of books for young people. She was born in Bangalore, India, immigrated to the U.S. as a baby, and spent most of her childhood in Louisville, Kentucky. A graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Medical School, she trai...