The Silk Stocking Sisters

Thank you for joining us for another episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast . Today, we explore the critical role of multicultural awareness in education. Dr. Canada references a Drexel University study emphasizing the importance of educators understanding students racial and ethnic identities. Children recognize racial identities at an early age, making it essential for educators to acknowl...

Welcome to another episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast . In this episode, we explore the psychological impact of school desegregation and the connection between emotional well-being and academic achievement. Our host, Dr. Theresa J. Canada, Licensed Professional Counselor and author of Desegregation of the New York City Schools: A Story of The Silk Stocking Sisters , uses both research an...

Thank you for joining us for another episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast . In this episode, we explore one of the most pressing issues in education today: the resegregation of schools. Despite the desegregation efforts of the 1960s and the policies created to promote integration, many schools across the United States have gradually become segregated once again. We reflect on the historica...

Welcome to another episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast . In this episode, we explore the power of supportive learning environments and the role friendship plays in academic success. Dr. Canada reflects on her personal journey, sharing how meaningful friendships helped her navigate the challenges of school and ultimately strengthened her drive for excellence. Referencing her book, Desegreg...

On this episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast , we discuss the relationship between socioeconomic status and educational opportunity in New York City and other U.S. public schools from the 1960s to today. With host Dr. Canada, we explore how socioeconomic status is defined, how it impacts academic success, and the root causes of the persistent economic achievement gap. Dr. Canada explains t...

Thank you for joining us for another episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast . In this episode, host Dr. Theresa J. Canada references her research in early childhood education to examine the powerful role parents played in the desegregation process of the 1960s and how their involvement shaped childrens early learning experiences. Dr. Canada highlights parent involvement as a key indicator of...

Welcome to another episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast. In this episode, Dr. Canada explores the often overlooked history of Black teachers in New York City public schools during the early 1960s. Dr. Canada highlights how, despite the implementation of student desegregation, teacher assignments remained unchanged. Most Black educators were placed in predominantly Black and Hispanic neighb...

Thank you for joining us for another episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast. On this episode our host, Dr. Theresa J. Canada, shares her story and experience of leaving her neighborhood school to P.S. 6, a predominantly white school on Manhattans Upper East Side, during the historic era of school desegregation.  Dr. Canada reflects on her experience navigating this transition as a young...

Welcome to another episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast . In this episode, we welcome Cedric Turner, Executive Director and Founder of Empower Yourself in Massachusetts. Mr. Turner shares his firsthand experience as a student during one of the most high-tension times in Bostons educational history, the school desegregation era of the early 1970s.  As a student at English High School,...

In this thought-provoking episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast , host Dr. Theresa J. Canada explores the often-overlooked role of Black boys in school integration. As the author of Desegregation of the New York City Schools: A Story of The Silk Stocking Sisters , Dr. Canada revisits the powerful experiences of seven young Black and Brown girls who integrated P.S. 6, a predominantly white s...

Thank you for joining us for another episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast . In this episode, Dr. Theresa J. Canada answers the question, Why this podcast, and why me? Her mission is to share, educate, connect, and shine a light on the often-overlooked history of school desegregation in the North and Midwest, from the 1960s to the present day. These stories are not just historical; they rem...

Welcome to another episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast . In this thought-provoking episode, we welcome Dr. Robin Gustafson, Professor of Psychology at Western Connecticut State University and Cognitive Scientist, for a deep dive into the science of learning and the cognitive effects of school integration. Dr. Gustafson, who holds a Ph. D. in Human Cognition and Learning from Columbia Univ...

In this thought-provoking episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast , we dive deep into the impact of school desegregation in the North and Midwest, asking the critical question: Did it truly result in better opportunities for Black children? Join our host, Dr. Theresa J. Canada, as she reflects on her personal experience as a young student in a desegregation experiment and how it shaped her gl...

Thank you for joining us for another episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast . In this episode, we are honored to welcome Amy Cohen, an educator, storyteller, and author. After teaching middle and high school social studies for 20 years, Ms. Cohen transitioned in 2013 to become the Director of Education at History Making Productions. Today, she shares insights from her book, Black History in...

In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast , host Dr. Theresa J. Canada, an experienced educator and researcher, dives deep into the psychological and emotional impact of segregation on students. Drawing from both academic research and her own lived experiences, Dr. Canada explores how the environment in which children learn significantly shapes their menta...

Welcome to another episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast . In this episode, we welcome Stephanie Deutsch, acclaimed writer and critic whose work has appeared in The New York Times, The Weekly Standard, The Millions blog , and numerous local publications. Ms. Deutsch is the author of You Need a Schoolhouse: Booker T. Washington, Julius Rosenwald, and the Building of Schools for the Segregate...

Thank you for joining us for another episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast. Today, we welcome Rosa E. Blackwell, a retired educator and former Superintendent of Cincinnati Public Schools, who dedicated 36 years to transforming education and uplifting communities. Ms. Blackwell shares her personal journey growing up in Cincinnati, shaped by a foundation of faith, family, and work ethic. Infl...

Welcome to another episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast . In this episode, we dive into Reauthoring Savage Inequalities: Narratives of Community Cultural Wealth in Urban Educational Environments , a powerful book exploring the dynamics that shape education in urban communities. Our host, Dr. Theresa J. Canada is not only leading this conversation, but shes also a contributing author. Her c...

In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast , we are honored to welcome Dr. Jacqueline Jones, a recognized policymaker, researcher, educator, and former President and CEO of the Foundation for Child Development. Dr. Jones brings decades of experience in both education policy and research, having served as the country's first Deputy Assistant Secretary for Po...

Welcome to another episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast . In this episode, we take a moment to look forward and reflect on whats still to come on the podcast. As we continue exploring the profound legacy of school integration, we remain focused on the central question: What has been the real impact of desegregation on Black and Brown students and where are we now? Join our host, Dr. Theres...

In this episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast , we take a moment to pause, reflect, and revisit the insightful conversations that have shaped our journey so far. Inspired by the stories and research in my book, Silk Stocking Sisters: Desegregation in New York City Schools , this podcast was created to educate, inform, and spark dialogue around Americas complex racial history, particularly t...

In this powerful and insightful episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast , we explore the history and ongoing impact of school choice and desegregation, focusing on how magnet schools were implemented to promote integration by bringing together students from diverse racial, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Desegregation is often viewed as a way to provide access to quality education fo...

Welcome to another episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast . In this episode, we delve into one of the most pivotal and complex challenges of school integration in New York City: zoning. Continuing our discussion on the history of integrating NYC public schools, we explore the 1955 Commission on Integrations zoning sub-committee report. We are taking a deeper look at how school district lines...

Thank you for joining us for another episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast . Today, we are doing a deep dive into the historical analysis of the New York City desegregation efforts as it relates to my book Desegregation of the New York City Schools: A Story of The Silk Stocking Sisters. In this episode, we revisit the late 1800s to examine the deep-rooted history of segregation in New York...

In this inspiring episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast , we explore the transformative effect and lasting impact that teachers can have on their students lives. We're honored to be joined by Alethia West, a dedicated educator and former administrator for the NYC Board of Education. Ms. West shares her journey, from her early days teaching in the Bronx to her leadership role in one of the l...