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Episode 117 | Exploring Mental Health Through Children's Literature w/ Niurka Ozuna
In today's episode, we are joined by a special guest, Niurka Ozuna, a proud Dominican author from the Bronx, New York. Niurka is passionate about using literature to share her culture and initiate discussions that...
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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 joined by Erin Williamson, the Chief Program and Strategy...
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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 shares her visionary insights on online education,...
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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 development and SEL, Dr. Broderick offers invaluable...
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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 deep into the world of storytelling, activism, and identity....
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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 experiences, societal implications, and educational...
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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 focus on race, gender, sports, and politics, will be...
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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 Tinoco shares powerful real-life examples from his teaching...
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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 partnership in educational leadership, balancing autonomy and...
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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 Boston Public Schools and now a passionate education...
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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 their collaborative poetry session, and now they dive deep...
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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 founder of El Puente BilingĂĽe, a Spanish language curriculum...
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