In this episode, I chat with Sarah Engle and Bene Webster, co-founders of UsPlus on the topic of mastery in the context of Social Emotional Learning (SEL). We provides insights on the following:
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. day, I'm airing a special series of intimate and insightful interviews with educators and professors on topics related to Implicit Bias. Our seventh topic of the series: Whiteness and Niceness.
In this episode, I chat with Dr. Angelina Castagno, Professor of Educational Leadership and Foundations at Northern Arizona University, and the Executive Director of Just Perspective, LLC. She discusses her research around the concepts of Whiteness and Niceness in terms of inequity and injustice with the interaction of race, gender, and social class.
Here are just a few examples of the many experiential learning anecdotes and definitions covered in this episode:
The price of nice: how the privilege of “colorblindness” perpetuates social inequity and injustice
What “Whiteness” means through the lens of identity, ideology, and institution
A series of self-reflective questions parents and teachers should be asking themselves on race and racism
Unpacking the definitions and implications in Equality vs. Equity
Concrete examples of what parents and teachers can do to promote social justice through “sphere of influence”
Personal parenting examples on how to talk to children about race and racism
In this episode, I chat with Dr. Judy Wu, PhD Stanford, Professor and Chair of Asian American Studies in the School of Humanities, at the University of California, Irvine. She shares her personal experience on as an Asian immigrant and anecdotes on raising her children in California and Ohio. The following topics were discussed:
Overview of the history of Model Minority
Uncovering how assumptions could negatively impact Asian American students in the support they receive for mental health and academic interventions
The relationship between model minority and systemic discrimination
How to have a conversation with children on race: need vs. opportunity
Concrete examples of how schools and public institutions can create an inclusive and global understanding of the United States
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. day, I'm airing a special series of intimate and insightful interviews with four Harvard educators and two University of California professors on topics related to Implicit Bias. Our fifth topic of the 6-part series: Language.
In this episode, I chat with Dr. Elizabeth Pena, Speech Language Pathologist and professor at the University of California, Irvine. She shares insights on issues and myths in language diagnostics in schools based on her 30+ years of experience in the field and in research. The following topics were discussed:
Implicit Bias (Language Impairment & Bilingualism)
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. day, I'm airing a special series of intimate and insightful interviews with four Harvard educators and two University of California professors on topics related to Implicit Bias. Our fourth topic of the 6-part series: Special Education.
In this episode, I chat with Melanie, Emmy award winning filmmaker, community activist, mother of 3, and former ward of the state. She shares her personal experience raising and advocating for a daughter with Down syndrome. She discusses implicit biases she had as a new parent and biases she has encountered as an educator and parent. She shares a number of resources in this episode, and in addition:
Mainstream biases around learning disabilities and how to deal with it
How to “see to believe” for yourself and others
How to set expectations for yourself and your child
Persistent, Professional, Polite. Ways to advocate for your child
How teachers and educators can find their voice when working with children with special needs.
How to select the right school for your child
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. day, I'm airing a special series of intimate and insightful interviews with four Harvard educators and two University of California professors on topics related to Implicit Bias. Our third topic of the 6-part series: Race.
In this episode, I chat with Ivonne Ortega about how and when to talk about race and gender biases with your children. We discuss the concept of implicit bias and what it means in families, schools, and society. Ivonne shares tips on how to equip your child with the language of a critical thinker to talk about racism.
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. day, I'm airing a special series of intimate and insightful interviews with four Harvard educators and two University of California professors on topics related to Implicit Bias. Our second topic of the 6-part series: Gender.
Courtney shares her wealth of knowledge on:
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. day, I'm airing a special series of intimate and insightful interviews with four Harvard educators and two University of California professors on topics related to Implicit Bias. We kick it off today with Privilege: what it is and what it is not, and how we can talk openly about it with young people.
As an Equity and Inclusion fellow and Harvard educator, Andrew shares his personal and professional experience on:
In this episode, I take the interviewee position and share with you an interview I had with KUCI 88.9FM. First, I'm happy to announce that the social and emotional learning game I've developed, 52 Essential Conversations is now used in all 50 states and 31 countries. Then, I share with you my responses to the most commonly asked questions related to how to make the most out of the game.
"What do I do when my child does not fit into any box?"
"How do I teach my child perseverance?"
"How do I help my child process obstacles and mistakes?"
Tune in to my intimate conversation with Taheera Massey, an Elementary teacher, mom of three, and Yogi. Taheera shares her personal story of how she overcomes obstacles when she was a young mom. She provides ways on how language and self-talk shape your perspectives, and in turn, translate into how her students, children, and surrounding adults view her. She shares tips on how to include children in the conversation and encourage them to "create their own boxes."
"How do I groom my child to be a leader?"
"Why can't my child play well with others?"
"How can my students work together for the great good?"
In this episode, Amanda Dunne Acevedo, an arts educator and teacher trainer, breaks down what collaboration means in classrooms and homes. We discuss why it is important to help children see the bigger picture beyond the basics of a Chores chart. We also point out how flexibility, adaptability, and gratitude fit into collaboration.
I chat with Joe about his role as a High School teacher and Swim Coach on how he cultivates patience in students and athletes. He shares tips on how to navigate among conflicting emotions related to patience, reward, disappointment, effort, failure, and motivation. He shares an insightful approach he learned from an Austrian Olympic swimmer on how to stay motivated when things get tough.
"How do I raise a child with a worldly view?"
"How do I protect my child from the harsh realities of the world?"
Carolyn and I discuss the deeper meaning behind the word "citizenship." She shares her experience of finding a sense of belongingness as a world traveler and holder of multiple passports. She talks about the process of inquiry she does with her students to understand attitudes, identities, and biases. We discuss the power of stories and share tips on how we can help ourselves and our children build citizenship starting within our neighborhoods.
This week, I sit down with Michael to discuss the topic of Generosity. Michael shares his experience as a teacher on how to build a classroom culture that promotes generosity in students. He discusses ways to encourage a class to function as a team. He shares an example of students working together on a mission and stories on how he learned generosity as a child. We discuss how to embed the mindset of generosity into our everyday lives.
"How do I talk to my children about race?"
"How do I help my child become aware of gender stereotypes?"
In this episode, I chat with Ivonne Ortega about how and when to talk about race and gender biases with your children. We discuss the concept of implicit bias and what it means in families, schools, and society. Ivonne shares tips on how to equip your child with the language of a critical thinker to talk about racism.
In this episode, I chat with Andy Reimer about the concept of Compassion. We discuss the concept of "suffering with" and how it relates to empathy, generosity, and altruism. How do we become open and even seek out the discomfort of "suffering with" ourselves and others?
Andy shares his thoughts about fostering the willingness to go on a journey with others, but also cautions the importance of being mindful about the stories and biases that we bring with us.
“How do I encourage my child to try something new?”
“How do I get outside of my own comfort zone as a parent?”
Hear my conversation with Amelia, Harvard-trained childhood educator and former UK nanny, on how parents can empower children to build life skills through responsible risk-taking. We discuss:
"How do I help my child build the inner compass for purpose and action?"
"How do I get my child to be more independent and self-sufficient?"
This week, I chat with Marion Geiger, the Head of School of Capucine Montessori, a French-English Bilingual Wildflower school. We discuss how to foster agency from autonomy in preschoolers to inspired independence in older students. We discuss:
"How do I get my preschooler to stop hitting/biting/pinching others?"
"How do I teach my child to recognize others' feelings?"
In this episode, I interview Amanda Hsu, a Montessori Head of School on the topic of "kindness." She shares an effective anecdote on how she learned about kindness as a child.
She also discusses what parents can do to introduce the concept of inclusivity in relation to kindness.
Lastly, she shares a number of educator-approved books on kindness and feelings.
"How can I get my kid to stop going through the motions?"
"How do I help my child to be more inquisitive?"
This episode features my conversation with Nora Rodriguez, arts and museum educator who shares two simple yet profound questions she uses to ignite curiosity in young people. She provides tips on how to empower children to use concrete evidence to construct a productive process of inquiry and information gathering.
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