Educating All Learners Alliance

Education Ecosystems with Dr. Greg King, Dr. Erin Bogan, and Dr. Meg Guerreiro

In this episode, EALA sits down with three industry leaders for a conversation about learning, assessment, and supporting all students. Join Dr. Greg King from MindPrint Learning, Dr. Erin Bogan from Equal Opportunity Schools, and Dr. Meg Guerreiro from Curriculum Associates to discuss ways that school and system leaders can create more equitable learning environments, where all students can thrive. To learn more, visit mindprintlearning.com, eoschools.org, and curriculumassociates.com. 

 

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EALA’s 2023 New Champions Retreat: Enhancing Support and Creating Opportunities for Special Education Students in Underserved Communities

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, it’s crucial to explore innovative approaches that address the unique needs of diverse student populations. Recently, a group of education leaders came together to discuss groundbreaking ideas for improving the educational experience of high-need Special Education students. This blog post will delve into their creative ideas and initiatives, highlighting opportunities to foster more inclusive and effective learning environments for these students.   

 

For the full transcript go to bit.ly/NewChampionsRetreat23 

Disrupting School and System Disproportionalities: 5 Minutes with All Means All

In this episode, EALA chats with the CEO and Co-Founder of All Means All, Lindsay Kruse, to discuss how they are partnering with school and system leaders across the country to increase equitable outcomes and opportunities for students with disabilities and other students with intersectional identities who have been historically marginalized.  Listen in as they share about the challenges and successes All Means All is tackling while on a mission to disrupt systemic inequalities.

To learn more about All Means All Leadership Program, visit their website at amaleaders.org 

 

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The Science of Educator Well-Being: A Deep Dive with Zensational Kids

In this episode, EALA is joined by Allison Morgan, founder and CEO of Zensational Kids. Listen in as we discuss the significance of the mind-body connection, and how educator and student well-being can improve outcomes for all learners. 

To find out more about Zensational Kids, and their evidence-based approach to holistic well-being, visit zensationalkids.com

 

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Inspiring Literacy for Adolescents: 5 Minutes with Storyshares

EALA is joined by Louise Baigelman, founder and CEO of Storyshares, an organization focused on engaging students who read below grade level by providing them with relevant texts from diverse authors at lower reading levels. Listen in to hear how Storyshares is spearheading the campaign for grade level reading beyond the 3rd grade by empowering and transforming reading growth for the 68% of students in 4th-12th grade who lack key literacy skills.

For more information on how to bring culturally inclusive and SOR-aligned literacy solutions to your school or classroom, visit their website at www.storyshares.org

Access the full transcript at bit.ly/5MinWithStoryshares

The Impact That Parent-Child Conversations Have On Advocacy, Agency, and Aspirations

The parent-child relationship is at the heart of creating a safe, developmentally nurturant space for a child that builds their advocacy, develops agency, and demonstrates that the child matters. Parents with children who learn differently instinctively know their children need them at many different levels and in many different ways to support and sometimes create the path before them. In this podcast, Sylvia and Jarrid Hall, founders of Gab-On will share their personal experience, research findings, and valuable insight from the work they do in order to help parents connect with their child. 

 

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Transforming Systems through Competency-Based Education: 5 Minutes with The Aurora Institute

In this episode EALA talks with Laurie Gagnon, the Program Director of CompetencyWorks at The Aurora Institute, about how this national nonprofit organization is working to ensure that every learner has access to an engaging, empowering, and future-focused education. Listen to hear how The Aurora Institute is driving the transformation of education systems through the advancement of breakthrough policies and practices.

To learn more about The Aurora Institute and the CompetencyWorks program visit their website at aurora-institute.org

 

Access the full transcript at: bit.ly/5MinsWithTheAuroraInstitute

Building an Empathy Framework: 5 Minutes with Empatico

Today we're joined by Travis Hardy, the Senior Director of Programs at Empatico, a non-profit organization focused on strengthening students' social-emotional learning and empathy through activities and virtual exchanges. In this episode, Travis talks to EALA about how Empatico's Empathy Framework helps students to connect with themselves, each other, and the world.

To learn more about how Empatico's free video-meeting technology platform empowers students to form meaningful connections that foster a more empathetic world, visit empatico.org 

Access the full transcript at: bit.ly/5MinsWithEmpatico 

5 Minutes with an EALA New Champion: Nekia Wright on Ujamaa

Meet the EALA New Champions! In this episode, we're joined by Nekia Wright, owner and founder of Ujamaa LLC and a 2023 New Champion Runner Up. Listen in to learn how Ujamaa is working to bring equity, wellness, and inclusion to communities in California, Guatemala, and Zimbabwe.

To learn more about Ujamaa and how they support families, teachers, and students with disabilities check out their website at ujamaa-inc.com/ 

Access the full transcript at: bit.ly/5MinsWithNekiaWright 

5 Minutes with an EALA New Champion: Antoinette Banks on Expert IEPs

Meet the EALA New Champions! In this episode, we're joined by Antoinette Banks, the CEO and Founder of Expert IEP and a 2023 New Champion Runner Up. Listen in to learn how Expert IEP was created and where this edtech tool is going next.

To learn more about Expert IEP and how they are using research, design, and technology to support students who learn differently, check out their website at expertieps.com.

Access the full podcast transcript at bit.ly/5MinsWithExpertIEP.