Educating All Learners Alliance

Repositioning Co-Teaching: A Deeper Dive with Blue Engine

In this episode, EALA talks to Jessi Brunken & Tiffany Galloway of Blue Engine for a deeper dive into the topic of co-teaching. Listen in as we talk about the misconceptions around co-teaching, and how race, power, and privilege come into play in the world of Special Education.

 

To learn more about Blue Engine and their work to support effective co-teaching models, visit their website at blueegine.org.

Access the full podcast transcript at bit.ly/DeeperDiveWithBlueEngine.

Rethinking Highschool | A Conversation with Mary Ryerse of XQ Institute

"At the end of the day, the learning experience needs to be meaningful and be an appropriate stretch and an appropriate growth opportunity for each student."

 

In this educational podcast, join Mary Ryerse, managing director of XQ Institute, as she shares her insights and experiences in rethinking high school education. Discover the importance of equity, meaningful learning experiences, and the need for a new model of credentialing that goes beyond the limitations of traditional transcripts.

 

Learn more about XQ Institute at their website xqsuperschool.org

Access the full podcast transcript at bit.ly/RethinkHighSchool

Learner-Centered Education | A Conversation with Alin Bennet of Education Reimagined

"Inclusion in a conventional setting, we like to say, is like an invitation to the party. In a learner-centered environment, it creates a condition where people don't need an invitation. They simply feel welcome to join into a community of human beings. And they can be their full 100% authentic selves when in their space."

 

Join Alin Bennett, Vice President of Practice and Field Advancement at Education Reimagined, as he explores the transformative power of learner-centered education in this insightful podcast. Discover the five key assumptions and design elements that distinguish learner-centered environments, and delve into the concept of ecosystems of learning that are reshaping education for the better.

 

Learn more about Education Reimagined at their website education-reimagined.org

Access the full podcast transcript at bit.ly/Learner-CenteredEducation

 

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.