Real Educators Matter

The importance of providing extra help to students who need it and the impact it has on their academic performance and well-being. Takeaways Extra help can significantly improve a student's academic performance. Parents and teachers play a crucial role in identifying and providing the necessary support for students. Chapters 00:00 The Impact of Extra Help

The conversation covers Ke-Shaun Jones' journey into education, the importance of authenticity in teaching, pain points in education, bridging the gap between parents and teachers, supporting students with cognitive disabilities, and the challenges of student retention and suspensions. The conversation covers the importance of emotional regulation and coping skills in classroom management, the imp...

The conversation with Kevin Brown delves into the essence of education, the challenges within the education system, and the vision for an ideal educational setting. It emphasizes the importance of caring for the human experience and the ongoing pursuit of learning and adaptability. Takeaways Education is about caring for the human experience The importance of ongoing learning and adaptability Chap...

The conversation with Paula Bethea, a principal in Trenton, New Jersey, covered her journey into education, the impact of education, diversity in education, balancing work and family, the impact of parenthood on teaching, her approach to student retention, views on standardized testing, support for students with IEPs, reflection on her education experience, challenges in education, vision for the...

The conversation with Tamika Killins, a principal in an elementary school, covers her journey in education, her views on retention, culture vs. instruction, suspension, standardized testing, SPED, and the impact of parenting on her approach as an educator. The conversation explores the impact of parenthood on educators, the responsibility of schools in raising students, the challenges of inequity...

The conversation with Glenn Wright, an assistant principal, covers his journey in education, motivation, rewarding moments, pain points, integration of personal passion, IEP, learning styles, retention, suspension, and parental involvement. The impact of Black male educators and the use of restorative practices in education are key takeaways. The conversation covers the importance of the parent-te...

The conversation explores the experiences and challenges of a black educator in the field of education, focusing on special education and the IEP process. It delves into the impact of compliance on student needs and the overdiagnosis of black students in special education. Additionally, it addresses the lack of representation of black men in education and leadership roles. The conversation with Ma...

Ray James, a head of school, shares his insights on the importance of education, the fulfillment of education, challenges in education, retention and advancement, individualized education plans (IEPs), standardized testing and certifications, teaching and parenting, HBCUs vs. PWIs, creating a new school, and future plans and impact. Takeaways Education is a lifelong process Equity and access are e...