Dr. Raymond Ankrum

The Edupurist Podcast

Education EN ↓ 80 episodes

Dr. Ray Ankrum's Edupurist podcast delves into educational outcomes for Black and brown children while championing positive aspects within public schools and Black culture. Through insightful interviews and Ray's analysis, the podcast tackles critical education issues that impact our youth. Ray's openness to critique and willingness to learn make this show a must-listen for education influencers. 🎙️

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Dr. Raymond Ankrum

Episodes

E:5: College Talk 101: Feat. ONO 17.07.2019 31:40

On this episode, Ray and Ono (Director of Everything @ Morehouse College) talk all things college. The two have a no holds barred conversation centered around college and its importance to eradicating generation poverty. The two have an introspective lens that allow them to analyze the college experience through experiences at Predominately White Institutions (PWI's), as well as from the perspec...

E:4: The Professional Dress Episode 06.07.2019 33:42

Riding off of the viral tweet from teacher extraordinaire Steven Gupton, a High School Emergency Medical Science and Law and Justice teacher from North Carolina. Mr. Gupton also moonlights as an EMT to help offset the low wages paid by the local school district. he maintains he does it for the love and not the money, an admirable trait in this profession. We were joined by the OG from the "Hands...

Episode 3: Dr. Keith Benson & Dr. Charles Cole III "All The Smoke 💨" 05.07.2019 1:02:55

After 100 Spicey tweets on (7/4) between the ed reform folks and Dr. Keith Benson (Camden), I wanted to bring Dr. Benson on the show to discuss his animus towards education reform and corporate charter schools. He immediately agreed, and was super responsive. Dr. Cole felt a way about being dragged in the middle of smoke that he didn't solicit. Cooler heads prevailed and the two had a conversati...

Episode 2: The Summer Learning Slide 25.06.2019 19:56

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Latrice Chattin, and Mrs. Genevieve Byrd-Robinson. Both ladies are school leaders with amazing ideas on how to address Summer Learning loss. I enjoyed my time with these ladies, they brought the smoke!

E1: When They See Us. 18.06.2019 35:39

Much todo has been made about the Netflix series "When They See Us." In Episode one of the Edupurist Podcast, we jump right in and discuss how black and brown students and families were impacted then and now. Education or a lack thereof serves central theme of why communities of color are disproportionately discriminated against by law enforcement. The guest on the show knock it out of the park...