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Our Classroom
Welcome to Our Classroom! In this space we talk about education, which is inclusive of, but not limited to what happens in schools. Education is taking place whenever and wherever we are willing to learn. In Our Classroom, we explore educational journeys, discuss instructional strategies, unpack books, speak with authors, and we think about how all of this is connected to education. Subscribe, rate the show and write a review! For resources to help you understand the intersection of race, bias…
Episodes
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Episode 116 | Protecting Our Children: Navigating Online Safety, Trafficking Prevention, and Trauma-Informed Care w/ Erin Williamson
In this episode of Our Classroom, we're diving into a topic of utmost importance: safeguarding our children in today's digital age. In this episode, we're…
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Episode 115 | Revolutionizing Digital Education w/ Noam Gerstein
In our latest episode, Roberto sits down with Noam Gerstein, CEO and founder of Bina, a global accredited virtual school pioneering precision education. Noam…
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Episode 114 | The Evolution of SEL in Education w/ Dr. Maggie Broderick
Today we dive into the evolution of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) with the insightful Dr. Maggie Broderick. With over 20 years of experience in curriculum…
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Episode 113 | Exploring Graphic Novels' Impact on Culture and Education w/ Julio Anta
Today, our host Roberto Germán sits down with graphic novelist Julio Anta and Lowell High School senior Junior Han for a compelling discussion that takes us…
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Episode 112 | Rethinking Weapon Play in Classrooms: Balancing Safety, Learning, and Playful Exploration w/ Samuel Broaden and Kisa Marx
Today’s episode, titled "Rethinking Weapon Play in Classrooms: Balancing Safety, Learning, and Playful Exploration," takes us on a journey through personal…
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Episode 111 | Black Athletes and History's Messy Realities w/ Dr. Amira Rose Davis
Today, we are honored to have Dr. Amira Rose Davis as our special guest. Dr. Davis, an assistant professor specializing in 20th-century American history with a…
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Episode 110 | Nonviolence Pedagogy w/ Mike Tinoco
In this episode, we'll explore the foundational principles of NVC, including the profound understanding that all behaviors are attempts to meet needs. Mike…
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Episode 109 | Effective Leadership in Education w/ Chris Lehman
In this episode of Our Classroom, Chris Lehman, the visionary Founding Director of the Educator Collaborative, joins to explore the critical importance of…
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Episode 108 | Exploring Success in Education w/ Kwame Sarfo-Mensah
In this episode of Our Classroom, we're thrilled to present an eye-opening conversation with Kwame Sarfo-Mensah, a former 7th and 8th grade math teacher from…
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Episode 107 | Exploring Asian American Invisibility in Schools w/ Tony DelaRosa
In today's episode, Roberto reconnects with Tony DelaRosa, a multifaceted educator, poet, and PhD student at UW Madison. It's been nearly three years since…
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Episode 106 | Bridging Language Gaps w/ Gretchen Melo
In today's episode, we're thrilled to dive into the inspiring world of language education with our special guest, Gretchen Melo. Gretchen is the visionary…
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Episode 105 | Celebrating Dominican Culture and Family w/ Lissette Norman
Today we're celebrating the vibrancy of Dominican culture and the power of family through literature. Joining us is the inspiring author and poet, Lissette…
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Episode 104 | Shifting From Traditional Grading to Student Driven Assessment w/ Sarah M. Zerwin
Today we’re delving into a transformative approach to grading and assessment in education with our special guest, Sarah M. Zerwin. Sarah is a high school…
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Episode 103 | Embracing the Exceptions w/ Dr. JPB Gerald
Welcome to Our Classroom! In this episode, we are thrilled to have Dr. JPB Gerald, an inspiring adult educator and theorist, join us to discuss his…
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Episode 102 | Capturing Childhood Magic w/ Bea Jackson
Welcome to Our Classroom! Stay tuned as we delve into the transformative power of illustration with the incredibly talented Bea Jackson, New York Times…
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Episode 101 | Navigating Classroom Tensions During an Election Year w/ Lorena Germán
Today, we are going to listen to a reflection by Lorena Germán as she dives deep into the intersection of education and the current political climate. With the…
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Episode 100 | Transform Your Teaching with Anti-Racist Strategies w/ Sonja Cherry-Paul
Welcome to Our Classroom! In this episode, we are honored to host Dr. Sonia Cherry-Paul, a trailblazer in the field of anti-racist education. Dr. Cherry-Paul…
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Episode 99 | Addressing Teacher Burnout w/ Dr. Roger A. Gerard
In this episode, Dr. Roger A. Gerard sheds light on the concept of "commodification," where educators are treated as replaceable units constrained by…
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Episode 98 | Why Educator Mental Health Matters
In this episode, we explore the unique challenges educators face, the signs of mental health issues, and practical self-care strategies. We'll discuss…
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Episode 97 | Navigating Sacrifices w/ Ismée Williams & Tatiana Gardel
In this episode, Roberto Germán welcomes award-winning author Ismée Williams and Brazilian-born illustrator Tatiana Gardel to discuss their collaborative work…
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Episode 96 | Inspiring Change w/ Traci Huahn
Today we're honored to have Traci Huahn join us. Traci, a former attorney and daughter of Chinese immigrants, has recently transitioned into the world of…
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Episode 95 | Multilingual Speakers in the U.S. Pt. 3 w/ Lorena Germán
This is the third and final installment of our series on Multilingual Speakers in the U.S. In today’s episode, we dive deep into the significance of humanizing…
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Episode 94 | Multilingual Speakers in the U.S. Pt. 2 w/ Lorena Germán
Today, we delve deeper into the experiences and challenges faced by multilingual speakers in the U.S., specifically focusing on students of color. Returning…
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Episode 93 | Multilingual Speakers in the U.S. w/ Lorena Germán
In this episode of Our Classroom we're diving into a critical conversation about multilingual speakers in the U.S. education system. Lorena is back as a guest…
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Episode 92 | Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy w/ Lorena Germán
In this episode, titled "Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy," Lorena Germán is back to unpack the rich and necessary concept of CSP, as formulated by Dr. Django…
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Episode 91 | Teaching Socio-Political Context w/ Lorena Germán
In today's episode, we grapple with the intricate subject of Teaching Socio-Political Context in education. Lorena helps unravel the significance of…
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Episode 90 | A Lesson on the N-Word w/ Lorena Germán
Today’s episode ventures into a highly sensitive and challenging discussion. Roberto and Lorena Germán tackle the complex and controversial topic surrounding…
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Episode 89 | What is the White Gaze? w/ Lorena Germán
In this episode of Our Classroom, Roberto and Lorena delve into the concept of the White gaze and its impact. Lorena provides a comprehensive discussion on…
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Episode 88 | Telling the Whole Story w/ Lorena Germán
In this episode of Our Classroom, Roberto and Lorena Germán discuss the workshop "Telling the Whole Story: Best Practices Using Data," which aims to challenge…
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Episode 87 | Should Students Have Cell Phones in Class?
In this episode of Our Classroom, Roberto explores the hot topic of banning cell phones in schools. Drawing from his experience as a former school principal…
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Episode 86 | Hair, Bias, and the Quest for Black Joy in Education w/ Lorena Germán
In this episode of Our Classroom, Roberto and Lorena Germán explore the pressing issues of conformity and resistance in education. They shared powerful…
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Episode 85 | Poetry, Prose, and Chronic Illness Narratives w/ Jasminne Mendez
In today’s episode, we dive deep into Jasminne Mendez's celebrated novel "Aniana Del Mar Jumps In," which has received the prestigious 2024 Pura Belpre Honor…
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Episode 84 | Building Equity in Education w/ Witnie A. Martinez
In this episode, we tackle the essentials of in-kind donations for schools, the pivotal role of organized parent groups, and the innovative strategies needed…
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Episode 83 | Enhancing Learning through Art and Poems w/ Anna J. Small Roseboro
In this episode, Anna J. Small Roseboro shares her fascinating work, "Experience, Poems and Pictures: Poetry that Paints, Pictures that Speak," that has…
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Episode 82 | Nurturing Creativity and Community Relations w/ Robert Liu-Trujillo
In today's episode, host Roberto Germán sits down with guest Robert Liu-Trujillo, author and illustrator of the captivating picture book "Fresh Juice." They…
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Episode 81 | Navigating Disability and Dreams w/ Natalia Sylvester
In this episode of Our Classroom, we have the privilege of welcoming the award-winning author Natalia Sylvester, whose poignant novel "Breathe and Count Back…
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Episode 80 | Social Emotional Learning Inspired by Hip Hop w/ David Spellmon
In this episode, our host Roberto is joined by David Spellmon Jr., a behavior specialist who is making an impact in Charlotte, North Carolina by incorporating…
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Episode 79 | Black Literacies w/ Patriann Smith
In this episode of Our Classroom, host Roberto Germán engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Patriann Smith, an esteemed scholar and educator…
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Episode 78 | Conquering Test Anxiety w/ Wallace Panlilio II, Ph.D & Artyom Zinchenko, PhD
In this episode, titled "Conquering Test Anxiety," we have two extraordinary guests joining us. First up is Dr. Wallace Panlilio II, an educational…
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Episode 77 | Nourishing Caregiver Collaborations w/ Nawal Qarooni
In this episode titled "Nourishing Caregiver Collaborations", we tackle the discomfort that might arise when engaging with people of different languages, and…
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Episode 76 | Literacy for All w/ Shawna Coppola
In this thought-provoking conversation, we are joined by the remarkable Shawna Coppola, the author of "Literacy for All: A Framework for Anti-Oppressive…
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Episode 75 | Teaching Black History in K-3 w/ Dawnavyn James
In this enlightening episode titled "Teaching Black History in K-3," we're joined by the inspiring Dawnavyn James, an educator who brings Black history to the…
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Episode 74 | About Bruce’s Beach: Restorative Justice Through Reparations w/ George C. Fatheree III & Sergio C. Muñoz
In today's show, we're diving deep into a painful piece of California history and the remarkable story of triumph that's emerged a century later. Our special…
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Episode 73 | Unpacking and Healing w/ Tiffany Rose
In this episode of Our Classroom, Roberto is joined by Tiffany Rose, the author of the powerful book ‘Pack Light.’ This episode journeys through Tiffany's…
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Episode 72 | Anti-Bias Literacy Instruction w/ Tricia Ebarvia
In this episode of Our Classroom, Roberto is joined by distinguished guest Tricia Ebarvia. An experienced high school English teacher, Tricia is also the…
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Episode 71 | Black Hair Liberation and Empowerment w/ St. Clair Detrick-Jules
In this week's episode, we are thrilled to have St. Clair Detrick-Jules, award-winning Afro-Caribbean filmmaker and photographer, back with us. Join us as we…
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Episode 70 | From Bullying to Empowerment w/ St. Clair Detrick-Jules & Analíz German
In this episode of Our Classroom we are joined by St. Clair Detrick-Jules, author of My Hair is Like the Sun. We unpack the inspiration behind the title of the…
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Episode 69 | Growing Up in the Jim Crow Era w/ Martha Bireda, Ph.D
In this episode, we are honored to have Martha Bireda, Ph.D., sharing her experiences of growing up during the Jim Crow era. In this episode, Martha highlights…
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Episode 68 | Baby Bonds - Creating Community Capital to Dismantle Wealth Disparities
In this episode, we'll be joined by esteemed guests, including Dr. William Sandy Darity, a leading expert on wealth inequality, Alejandra Montoya Boyer, the…
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Episode 67 | Three Ways Parents Can Help Prepare Their Children for College
Supporting college readiness for high school students is essential for their future success. Here are three ways parents can help prepare their children for…
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Episode 66 | Educate & Bake w/ Jenny Suriel
In this episode of Our Classroom, Jenny Suriel, educator and owner of Amor y Azucar Bakery, drops by to discuss her road to becoming an educator, the inception…
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Episode 65 | What's Going on in Florida Pt. 2 w/ Lorena Germán
In this episode of Our Classroom we continue to reflect on the fascinating developments in Florida that are greatly impacting education. Classroom Notes New…
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Episode 64 | What's Going on in Florida w/ Lorena Germán
In this episode of Our Classroom Lorena German joins me to discuss Florida's Black History Curriculum. Classroom Notes Brief explanation of the new standards…
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Episode 63 | Emotional Dysregulation w/ Kareem Farah
In this episode of Our Classroom Kareem Farah of the Modern Classrooms Project joins me to discuss Emotional Dysregulation. Classroom Notes What is emotional…
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Episode 62 | Raising Activists w/ Kassie Infante & Dr. Marianela Rivera
In this episode of Our Classroom Kassie Infante and Dr. Marianela Rivera of the HomePlace Collective join me to discuss Raising Activists. Classroom Notes…
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Episode 61 | Control Freaks w/ Jan "J.E." Thomas
In this episode of Our Classroom Jan “J.E.” Thomas joins me to discuss her forthcoming book Control Freaks. Classroom Notes The concept and characters of…
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Episode 60 | From Tupac to QPOC w/ Annie Tornabene
In this episode of Our Classroom we go From Tupac to QPOC w/ Annie Tornabene as she offers some practical strategies to grapple with shifting racial categories…
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Episode 59 | Magnet Schools w/ Tiffany Jewelll
In this episode of Our Classroom, Tiffany Jewell returns to discuss magnet schools, a topic she addresses in her upcoming book Everything I Learned About…
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Episode 58 | Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in Schools w/ Tiffany Jewell
In this episode of Our Classroom, Tiffany Jewell joins to discuss her upcoming book Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in Schools. In part 1 of this…
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Episode 57 | Literary Device Mixtapes w/ Abby Ramos Stanutz
In this episode of Our Classroom, Abby Ramos Stanutz joins to discuss Literary Device Mixtapes. Classroom Notes 1. Defining literary device mixtapes 2. The…