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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
The so-called benefits of slavery
Strategic framing to...
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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 dysregulation?
How can we effectively support students...
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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
 Democratic citizen in 21st century USA
 How to support...
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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 Control Freaks
 Family dynamics storylineÂ
 What constitutes...
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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 as a “Questioning Person of Color”. Different voice,...
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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 Racism I Learned in Schools.
Classroom Notes
 Experience w/...
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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 conversation, Tiffany provides an update on the book and...
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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 things about this lesson that excite students
3. Ways to...
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Episode 56 | Transgressive Humor w/ David Low
In this episode of Our Classroom, David Low joins to discuss Transgressive Humor in Classrooms.
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Classroom Notes
1. Transgressive humor as a critical literacy practiceÂ
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2. Examples of how teachers can support...
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Episode 55 | Latina/o Prosperity w/ Sergio C. Muñoz
In this episode of Our Classroom, Sergio C. Muñoz joins me to Latina/o Prosperity. In addition, he shares his educational journey including the challenges he experienced growing up in Southern California in the 80s,...
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Episode 54 | Discussing Dyslexia w/ Annie Phan
In this episode of Our Classroom, Annie Phan joins me to discuss dyslexia and other learning differences.
Classroom Notes
1. Experience serving students w/ dyslexia and other learning differences
2. Strategies &...
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Episode 53 | ABAR in STEM w/ Liz Kleinrock
STEM in not my strength. As a result, I periodically reach out to those in my network that know more than me. Liz Kleinrock popped in to discuss ABAR in STEM.
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Classroom Notes:
3 resources for new math...
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