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The Future of Our Schools: Teachers Unions and Social Justice
Weiner
2012
A call for teachers to organize and convince unions to fight for social justice.
featured contributor
Traci Nicole Smith
Traci resides in New Orleans and have a PhD in Special Education. In 2019, she formed The Educational Epistolary, a consultancy focused on navigating education through a spiritual lens.
Reimagining public middle schools in Western Michigan.
Listening and learning from 400+ young people & educators.
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The Fantasy Economy & the Education Reform Movement w/ Neil Kraus
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The Solutionary Way w/ Zoe Weil
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Back to School Special: Teaching Love & Learning Freedom w/ Dr. Carla Shalaby
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Pedagogical Documentation w/ Angela Stockman
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Schoolishness w/ Dr. Susan Blum
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Nourishing Caregiver Collaborations w/ Nawal Qarooni
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Toward a Luddite Pedagogy in the "Age of AI" w/ Charles Logan
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Roma Education: Emma Sisson's Mission From Tennessee to Transylvania
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How do Americans really feel about controversial topics in school? w/ Anna Saavedra and Morgan Polikoff
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Americanization or Autonomy: The Dilemma of Puerto Rico's Educational Agenda w/ Prof. Jenaro Abraham
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Off The Mark: How Grades, Ratings, & Rankings Undermine Learning (But Don't Have To) w/ Jack Schneider & Ethan Hutt
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Rethinking Schools w/ Cierra Kaler-Jones
2024
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Systemic Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) w/ Dr. Emma McMain
2023
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More Teaching, Less Testing Act w/ Congressman Jamaal Bowman
2023
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MINDFOOD V: Top 3 (Non-Ed) Spaces to Learn About Education
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Part 3 of 3: Pedagogy in the Hawaiian Islands feat. Hanahau‘oli School
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Gamification vs. Game-Based Learning: What's up? w/ Dr. James York & Dr. Jonathan deHaan (Ludic Language Pedagogy)
2023
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Part 2 of 3: Pedagogy in the Hawaiian Islands w/ Dr. Stacy Potes, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
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BONUS: The Takeover of Houston ISD w/ Karina Quesada-León
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Part 1 of 3: Pedagogy in the Hawaiian Islands w/ Dr. Keanu Sai
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CTRH2023: A Critical Reflection on Our Struggle for a More Just & Loving World w/ Dr. Antonia Darder
2023
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Intersecting Coloniality, Youth Autonomy, and Adult Supremacy w/ Drs. Tanu Biswas & Toby Rollo
2023
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HRP Update August 2023
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Telling Powerful Stories of Learning w/ Aaron Schorn (Unrulr)
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The Implications and Biases of AI in Classrooms w/ Dr. Meredith Broussard
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Catalyzing Systems-Based Change w/ Dave Runge (Future Schools Australia)
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From Colonial to Solarpunk Education w/ Andrewism
2023
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You've Been Played: The Pros & Pitfalls of Gamification w/ Adrian Hon
2023
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How Advanced Placement Cheats Students w/ Annie Abrams
2023
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Education Revolution: Media Literacy For Political Awareness w/ Sam Shain
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Love, Joy, & Learning w/ Miss Elmi
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HRP Update March 2023
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MINDFOOD IV: Top 3 Interdisciplinary Learning Ideas
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The Segrenomics of American Education w/ Dr. Noliwe Rooks
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Neuroinclusive Learning & the Brain w/ Michael Weingarth
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MINDFOOD III: Best & Worst Edu-trends of 2022, Plus Hopes for 2023
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The Transformative Power of Play w/ The Center for Playful Inquiry
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The City That Kicked Cops Out of Schools and Tried Restorative Practices Instead w/ Andy Kopsa
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Humanizing Professional Development w/ Dr. Linda Darling-Hammond
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HRP Update: 2022
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On Self-Directed Education & "What Works" w/ Dr. Naomi Fisher
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Showcase: One Stone | Lab51 (Student-Driven Schooling)
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A Pedagogy of Love w/ Antonia Darder
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MINDFOOD II: Top 5 Cursed Problems in School
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MINDFOOD I: Top 10 Books Every Progressive Educator Should Read
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The Gender Equation in Schools w/ Jason Ablin
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Bonus: Elevating the Conversation on NAEP Scores w/ John Warner
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PragerU & the Alt-Right Pipeline w/ Rob Dickinson & Tom Cowin
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Unflattening & Thinking With Comics w/ Nick Sousanis
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Critical Pedagogy in a Time of Fascist Tyranny w/ Henry Giroux
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Equity, Systemic Change, and Performative Wokeness w/ Dr. Sheldon Eakins
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Showcase: Sora Schools (Online PBL)
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Guiding Toward Healthy Rebellion w/ T. Elijah Hawkes
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Keep Hope Alive w/ Deborah Meier
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Building the Modern Progressive Education Movement w/ David Buck
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"College Ready" AP w/ Akil Bello
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On Constructionism, Makerspaces, & Music Ed w/ Burton Hable
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The State of Libraries w/ Dustin Hensley
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Child Liberation Theology w/ R.L. Stollar
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Showcase: Assumption College
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A Look Inside "No Excuses" Charter Schools w/ Dr. Joanne Golann
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Advancing and Empowering the Lives of LGBTQIA+ Students w/ Keenan Crow
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Poetry, Schooling, and Flourishing Creativity w/ Joshua Seigal
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Fight Back Against Debt w/ Debt Collective
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Essay: Why What Works Won't Work and Why What Works May Hurt
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HRP's 100th Episode!
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Deciphering "Learning Loss" w/ Akil Bello
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In Defense of Public Education w/ Dr. Jennifer Berkshire & Dr. Jack Schneider
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Why Rating Students Undermines Learning w/ Dr. Susan Blum
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Build a New Future: Teaching Action and Coalition Building w/ Dr. Kevin Gannon
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Essay: One Teacher Can't Save the World
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The Importance of Relationships w/ Monte Syrie
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Adopting Progressive Ed. w/ Alfie Kohn
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Rebuilding Mathematics Education w/ Sunil Singh
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Trauma, Mental Health, and Well-Being w/ Mandy Froehlich
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Essay: Gradeless Learning
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Timeless Learning w/ Ira Socol
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Essay: Restoring Humanity to....Education (Critical Pedagogy)
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Essay: Restoring Humanity to...Purpose (Changing the Focus of School)
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Shifting from Industry to Well-Being w/ Dr. Susan Engel
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