The Edupurist Podcast

In this episode I got to talk with Dr. Annette Anderson about the role higher ed plays in teacher and leader development.

Great conversation about New Orleans Charter Schools and their impact on the National conversation.

In this episode I go one on one with Dr. Charlene Reid. We talk system management, and what it takes to lead a CMO.

The OG's come through and in true fashion we have real talk about the current state of public education. 

In this episode we look at the possible backlash from consistent attacks on Black women vying for the Ed Sec cabinet position. #ProtectBlackWomen

I had an opportunity to speak with some charter school parents with the hopes of dispelling myths about school choice.  Listen to these parents electrify the airwaves as the describe why they choose charter schools.

In this episode I go one on one w/ Jen.  She shares her horrible interactions w/ school staff as she fiercely advocates for Special Education services for her son.  It begs to question what parents with less agency have to deal w/ while  advocating for their children.  Jen also gives tips on what your ask should be when advocating for students.  This was heartbreaking to h...

In this episode, we talk Big labor, and Education Sec.  We had a really intense conversations about who needs to show up for students and families.  The ending is a doozy.

In this episode we discuss teachers, are they amenable to critique, or are the beyond reproach?  Check it out and see where we landed.

In this episode we explore the intentionality of those that pursue doctoral degrees.  Have you ever wondered about the struggles?  This episode capture the struggles and the nuance associated with the road too a doctorate.

In this episode we discuss how schools can make themselves more amenable to the needs of students and parents.  We had a real great conversation about what parents can do to activate their agency in schools.  I recommend school leaders share this episode with their parents.

In this episode we do a deep dive into how to support new teachers in the profession.  By talking practical strategies, as well as acknowledging that teachers are often unprepared for their roles, we have a real conversation on how we can support teachers.

In this episode Ray solicits the help of some young teachers to discuss strategies to engage students and families.  Dr. Chevella Wilson lends a hand as the resident expert, so relax and have fun with this one.  It's professional development.

In Episode 17, Ray sets the tone with some heavy-hitter guests to discuss K-12 literacy selection and implementation. Season three will be filled with surprise guests and tons of great conversation. Shout out to Dr. Rob, Dr. van Belle, and Jasmine Lane for coming to kick it w/ me.

Telling information on the Impact of Covid-19 on the Black Community.

W/ a thoughtful crew of educators we take a deep dive into the stigmas associated with Special Education in the Black community.

Members of the 8 Black Hands patreon group, and current school leaders chop it up about what it takes to lead a school.

I got to speak with 8 black hands patreon members about what it takes to move from a C teacher to an A teacher.

Building on my Leaders to learn from serious, I had the opportunity to sit and learn from Rictor Craig.  Mr. Craig and I completed Master's degrees together at The Morgan State University.  It was great kicking it with an old friend.  I have been a fan of Mr. Craig's work for years.  It was amazing to capture his growth as a leader.  Check out this interview and enjoy.

If you pledged Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. in the Spring of 1999 or any years before or after, you'd know that Edward Sauls Jr. is a larger than life personality with a heart of gold.  In this episode, we walk through his career trajectory from a substitute teacher to now a building principal.  I am so proud of this dude.  This is an amazing story centered around perseverance.  In light of what'...

All educators should be able to identify with the terminology "Life Long Learners."  Using this as a pretext, I've decided to interview 5-10 Leaders that I want to learn from over the next month and a half.  These interviews will highlight some phenomenal leaders that stand and deliver for Black and Brown students nationwide.  My first guest is Dr. Paul Miller, principal and CEO of Greentech High...

A Long Island Zoology teacher does his annual "Monkey See, Monkey Do" powerpoint, not taking into account the current racial climate in the United States.  Dozier and I debate about consequences of the teacher's decision, tenure and how to build agency in Black students.  We also talk about the merits of the lawsuit filed by the parents of the students.  This is the first episode of...

Part two of the series The Grumpy Ole Men, "Send the Lifeboats."  In this episode David and Tyrone go off about status quo education and the lack of motivation for folks to improve EDU.  This episode is a no holds barred conversation centered around improving EDU for the nation's most vulnerable students, I take a backseat and learn from the OG's.  I am luck to be in a position to learn from two o...

In this episode, two OG's in Ed-reform David Hardy and Tyrone Mowatt stop by to talk about public education.  In this no holds barred conversation, they talk about ways to be innovative and take risks as school leaders, by using innovative ways to reach Black and Brown students and families.  Mr. Mowatt expands on his theory of sending "lifeboats" to save our students.  Mr. Hardy expands on what q...

Special Guest Ms. Sheleah Harris (Memphis, Tn) and I discuss equity and access in the K-12 space. Taking note from feedback provided by peers, we open up the space to talk more about good schools, both traditional public schools, as well as public charter schools. This was an important conversation, because many of my conversations are pro-charter because that is the current space that I occupy. M...