Educating All Learners Alliance

Holding Up a Mirror: 5 Minutes with Kindred Communities

Today we are joined by Zakiya Sakor, the Executive Director of Kindred. Kindred is a non profit organization that facilitates brave spaces for community members to build the mindsets, skills, and collective energy needed to disrupt systemic oppression and create just, liberated schools. In this episode, Zakiya talks to EALA about the ways Kindred is helping to affirm student voices and allow them to discover their gifts.

 

To learn more, visit their website at kindredcommunities.org

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

Using Technology to Create Social Change: 5 Minutes with Benetech

In this episode, EALA is joined by Ayan Kishore, the CEO of Benetech. Listen in as we discuss how Benetech's technology is being used to break down barriers to expand inclusive and equitable education opportunities for all learners.

 

To learn more about Benetech, and how they're helping over 1.5 million students, jobseekers, and adults to read, learn, and pursue their dreams, visit their website at benetech.org.

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

Elevating Parent Voice: 5 Minutes with the National Parents Union

In this episode, Aurora from EALA talks with Jason B Allen, the National Organizing Director for the National Parents Union (NPU) about empowering and elevating the parent voice. Listen to learn more about the origins of this historical organization, as well as how current events are shaping the path of parent and caregiver advocacy.

 

To learn more about how this coalition of organizations is working to ensure all students have equitable access to opportunities, visit their website at https://nationalparentsunion.org/

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

The Language of Coding: 5 Minutes with BootUp PD

In this episode, EALA sits down with Suzanne Carlson, the District Coding Accelerator for BootUp PD, which is a nonprofit organization providing elementary computer science professional development. Tune in to hear how BootUp PD is working to empower elementary teachers and students through computer science and create equitable computer science programs in underrepresented and underserved communities.

 

To learn more about BootUp PD and how they're bringing coding to kids across the country, visit their website at https://bootuppd.org/.

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

All Families Can Be Learning Heroes: A Conversation with David Park

Today we are joined by David Park, the Senior Vice President at Learning Heroes, an organization dedicated to empowering parents and families to become their children’s most effective education advocates. In this episode, David sheds light on his work at the EALA Community of Action and shares insights from his research on the role of caregivers and educators in promoting learning outcomes for kids. Tune in to discover how you can become a learning hero for your child, and unlock their full potential.

 

To learn more about the EALA Community of Action, go to educatingalllearners.org/community-of-action.

To learn more about the Learning Heroes research David mentioned, visit their website at https://bealearninghero.org/research

Access the full podcast transcript at bit.ly/AllFamiliesCanBeLearningHeroes

 

Getting Started: A Conversation with Jonathan McCarty

In this podcast bite, we are joined by Jonathan McCarty, the Director of Program Implementation in Louisiana at Blue Engine. Blue Engine, which provides school partnership programming, was represented at the EALA Community of Action. In this episode, Jonathan talks short and long-term impact of EALA, Blue Engine, and where it all begins.

 

To learn more about the EALA Community of Action, go to educatingalllearners.org/community-of-action.

To learn more about Blue Engine, visit their website at www.blueengine.org.

Access the full podcast transcript at bit.ly/WithJonathanMcCarty

 

Creating Community with Empowerment Groups: 5 Minutes with I Am Able

In this episode, EALA is joined by Aaron Wolf, the founder of the I Am Able Foundation. Listen to hear how I Am Able is working to create community and crush stigmas in order to empower divergently-abled people.

 

To learn more about The I Am Able Foundation, and stay connected to their resources and Empowerment Groups, visit their website at https://www.iamablefoundation.org/.

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

Telling Your Story: 5 Minutes with The RILEY Project

In this episode of "5 Minutes With...", EALA is joined by Riley Mulcahy, the founder of The RILEY Project. Listen in to hear how The RILEY Project is working to support the 1 in 5 students who learn differently through creative storytelling, and by connecting them to the resources needed to succeed in the 21st century.

 

To learn more about The RILEY Project, and to share your story, visit https://www.therileyproject.org/

Reading Opens the World: 5 Minutes with AFT

Today we're joined by Heidi Goger, a Special Education Policy Analyst with the American Federation of Teachers. In this episode, Heidi speaks with EALA about her role in supporting educators as they navigate the evolving school landscape, and the impact of mental health on all members of the school community.

To learn more about AFT and their new reading initiative, visit https://www.aft.org/read

Learners as their Best Selves: 5 Minutes with Learner-Centered Collaborative

Today we’re joined by Dr. Devin Vodicka, the CEO of Learner-Centered Collaborative, an educator-run nonprofit that partners with schools, districts and states to define, design, and support inclusive and equitable learner-centered education. In this episode, Devin talks to EALA about the new partnerships, resources, and innovations being developed LCC, and touches on why it's so helpful to get outside of our own environments.

 

Learn more about Learner-Centered Collaborative, and their mission to help all learners learn and thrive as their best selves at www.learnercentered.org.

Access the full transcript at bit.ly/5MinWithLCC.