Educating All Learners Alliance

Creating Human-Centered Systems: 5 Minutes with Human Restoration Project

This week, EALA talks with Nick Covington, the Creative Director of Human Restoration Project. Listen in as they discuss Human Restoration Project's grassroots efforts to revolutionize education by prioritizing purpose-driven learning and human-centered models, aiming to create sustainable and inclusive educational systems worldwide.

To learn more visit humanrestorationproject.org and Stimpunks Foundation

Access the full podcast transcript at: https://bit.ly/5MinsWithHumanRestorationProject 

Self-Determination for All Learners: 5 Minutes with KUCDD

In this episode, EALA talks with Karrie Shogren, a Professor of Special Education and the Director of The Kansas University Center on Developmental Disabilities (KUCDD). Listen in to hear how this research center the University of Kansas is using training, community services, and information dissemination to support students with disabilities in becoming the “CEO’s of their own learning.”

To learn more, visit kucdd.ku.edu and self-determination.org

Access the full podcast transcript at https://bit.ly/5MinsWithKUCCD 

 

Reaching and Teaching Neurodivergent Learners in STEM: A Deep Dive with Jodi Asbell-Clarke

In this episode, EALA talks to Dr. Jodi Asbell Clarke, Senior Leader at TERC, research scientist, and author. Listen in as they discuss strategies for embracing the unique talents of Neurodiverse learners in STEM, and how to support students whose strengths and assets are often not nurtured in school.

To learn more, visit terc.edu/NDinSTEM

For the full transcript go to: bit.ly/ReachingAndTeachingNeurodivergentLearners

Anti-Ableist Arts Education: 5 Minutes with The Kennedy Center

In this episode, EALA talks with Eric Friedman, the Director of Digital Learning within the Kennedy Center’s Education division. Listen in to hear how the nation's leading performing arts and cultural center is working to enrich education for all learners through the arts, with a special emphasis on accessibility and inclusion for all.

 

To learn more, visit their website at https://www.kennedy-center.org/education/ and to access their asynchronous online course "The Theory and Practice of Anti-Abelist Arts Education" go to https://www.accessvsa.org/onlinecourses 

 

To access the full transcript go to bit.ly/5MinsWithKennedyCenter 

Advancing equity in education by inspiring girls to love science: Five Minutes with Full STEAM Forward

In this episode, EALA talks with Dr. Jacquie Horgan, the VP of Education at Full STEAM Forward, a non-profit organization that provides free, after-school STEAM programming to young girls of color from underserved communities. Listen in as they discuss how Full STEAM Forward is using UDL to reach all learners, and how they are advancing equity in education by inspiring girls to love science.

To learn more, visit fullsteamforward.org 

For the full transcript go to: bit.ly/5MinsWithFullSteamForward 

Start Small, Think Big: 5 Minutes with Modern Classrooms Project

In this episode, EALA sits down with Avery Balasbas, a Partnerships Manager at the Modern Classrooms Project. This EALA Partner is an educational non-profit organization that revolutionizes education by empowering teachers to personalize learning experiences for their students. Listen in to hear how MCP is supporting classroom teachers in transforming their classrooms through small wins and practical solutions.

To learn more, visit their website at https://www.modernclassrooms.org/

Are you a SPED or EL teacher? Check out the scholarship opportunity for MCP's virtual mentorship program at https://www.modernclassrooms.org/oakld

 

For the full transcript go to bit.ly/5MinsWithMCP 

Helping Organizations Thrive with the Support of Mentorship and Philanthropy

In this episode EALA is joined by 2023 past New Champion Kim Riley of The Transition Academy, alongside mentor, Deb Hanmer CEO & founder of Breakthrough Leadership. Together, they will be discussing the impact of philanthropic dollars and capacity building for organizational growth. Check out EALA's New Champions Fund. To learn more about The Transition Academy go to thetransitionacademy.org/. To learn more about Breakthough Leadership go to www.bktlead.com/. 

 

For the full transcript go to bit.ly/HelpingOrganizationsThrive 

Shifting Mindsets for Educational Equity: A Deep Dive with All Means All

In this episode, EALA talks to Lindsay Kruse, the CEO and Co-Founder of All Means All, and Tony Castillo, the Head of Schools for YES Prep Public Schools and member of the original AMA Cohort. This Deep Dive podcast explores how All Means All is increasing equitable outcomes and opportunities for students with disabilities and other students with intersectional identities who have been historically marginalized by offering comprehensive school and system leader support. Listen in to hear Lindsay and Tony break down why adult mindset and culture is so crucial for improving outcomes for all students. 

 

For the full transcript go to bit.ly/DeepDiveAMA 

Changing the Conversation: Five Minutes with REEL2e

In this episode, EALA is joined by Callie Turk, co-founder of REEL2e and mom of a twice-exceptional student. REEL2e is a non-profit organization working to ensure twice-exceptional students thrive in school by raising parent and educator awareness and understanding. Listen in to hear how REEL2e is changing the conversation by smashing stigmas, dispelling misconceptions, and embracing learning differences.

To learn more about REEL2e and their free resources for parents and educators visit reel2e.org 

 

For the full transcript go to bit.ly/44fsR9e 

Accessible Media, On-Demand: 5 Minutes with Described and Captioned Media Program

In this episode, EALA is joined by Cindy Camp of The Described and Captioned Media Program, the nation’s leading source of accessible educational videos. Listen in as they discuss the importance of high-quality captions and the impact of DCMP’s work for students with disabilities. To learn more about DCMP and how to access their free library of over 18,000 educational videos, visit dcmp.org. 

 

For the full transcript, go to bit.ly/5MinsWithDCMP