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As an advocate for social emotional learning, Dr. Velvet Smith talks about associated programs including the BOSS Program. She also talks to us about trauma informed practices. . . . Issuesineducation.net Email: Velvet.Smith@portsk12.com

Navigating the new landscape with new equity policies. Malia Lewis fills us in on the progress in her district. She also discusses their pandemic response and achievement gaps. . . . Issuesineducation.net Facebook: @MaliaLewis4SchoolBoard

Dr. Walker is involved in a number of different programs, all in the name of bettering her community. Listen in and learn about ACE’s. She talks about what prompted the program, and what the response was. . . . issuesineducation.net

Emmanuel Capers is working overtime to support his district. He walks us through Paterson After Three, developing school program educational choices and how they are handling the pandemic. . . . Issuesineducation.net

Big moves are being made in the Jefferson Parish Public School District. Ricky Johnson Sr. tells us about some community outreach, how he became involved, and what equity looks like in the district. . . . Issuesineducation.net LinkedIn: /ricky-johnson-521441154/

Diijon saw how his mother struggled as a single parent with several siblings in school. This drove him to try and make a difference in the school system. Diijon talks about the program My Brother’s Keeper, Equity during Covid, and the massive Parental Involvement Crisis. . . . issuesineducation.net Diijon DaCosta Socials: Instagram: @dacosta.dekalb Linkedin: diijon-b-dacosta-44904a105 Twitter: @DacostaDekalb

Being a board member can be a thankless job, however Simeon Dickerson tells us about how rewarding it is to serve. He also talks about rebuilding after hurricanes, making big decisions, and tips for new board members. . . . issuesineducation.net

What is Equity to you? Well, Ms. Ruth Veales tells us what it means to her, and how using data can make our kids' lives more equitable. She also discusses the responsibility of a school board. . . . issuesineducation.net

Students are a wealth of information. Because of that, Rev. Althea Greene likes to keep an open forum between her and the students. Althea also talks about the mask mandate, and the future of her district. . . . issuesineducation.net

There are many detours to equity, Dr. N.J. Akbar gives us insight into what to look for. Also in the discussion are guidelines to equity and board leadership. . . . issuesineducation.net Akronschools.com Nakbar@apslearns.org

What is STEAM? Joseph Davis from the Ferguson-Florissant School District fills us in. He also talks to us about developing career paths, and the expectations for teachers. . . . issuesineducation.net

Every school district had their own way of handling the pandemic, learn Pembroke School District #259's strategy. Tonia Jones-Lafi discusses the difference between private and public school, as well as, the changes in influence from principal to school board. . . . issuesineducation.net

Every child has a different educational experience unique to them. Vick Hatter tells us that recognizing that, could work in our benefit. She also discusses Little Rock Arkansas demographic, and opportunity beyond paper. . . . issuesineducation.net

Good teachers are high in demand across the country. Curtis Valentine tells us how looking at diversity in teaching will benefit us all. He also talks about the importance of engaged fathers, and the direction of innovation in education. . . . issuesineducation.net

Implementation of equity in a school district is no easy task. According to Dr. Teague, The School Funding Reform Act of 2008 made that reality more attainable. Dr. Corey Teague also talks about parent engagement and the importance of art. . . . issuesineducation.net The School Funding Reform Act of 2008 https://tinyurl.com/2p89567m

Poor building quality equals poor student performance. Shantell Roberts talks about the great things that the 21st Century School Program is doing in their district, and how this will correlate to better student outcomes. Shantell also speaks about the R3 program and how the community engages. . . . issuesineducation.net

Teens are teaching in the classroom! Emmanuella tells us why this is constructive for everyone. She also tells us about the community response and what the future looks like for teen leadership in the classroom. . . . issuesineducation.net

Stephanie Love went from concerned parent to school board member when she saw room for improvement at the school where her son was attending. She shares her journey, as well as her thoughts on mental health, systemic racism, and the school to prison pipeline. . . . issuesineducation.net

Equity means something a little bit different at every school. Ray Freeman tells us how his school district handles equity. Also in discussion is public school funding, and how the district manages their safety measures. . . . issuesineducation.net

Blanca Trout details the Ending the Silence program through NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), and the effects of COVID, externally and internally, on students in her school district. . . . issuesineducation.net