Interview with Eric Partridge, a former classroom teacher and current PhD student studying Math Education. In this episode, Eric answers the following questions: Why is strong Math instruction so important? Why aren't Americans understanding Math? Why isn't Math a bigger priority in the education system? Eric also discusses the future of Math Education based on the current trends in data and research. Finally, we discuss how Math can be used as a tool for equity.
When the lockdown began in 2020, there were global concerns that students would fall behind due to lost instructional time. There were also doubts about the quality and depth of instruction that students received online. This discussion highlights two teachers' experiences in education during and after the lockdown. Together we explore the following questions: Is "Learning Loss" real? What should we do about it? Who's responsible for supporting students and families that were most negatively impacted by remote learning? Special Guest: Alicia McKean
Interview with Kendra and Rashelle as they answer: What is Early Childhood Education? What racial and economic barriers exist for families that seek childcare? How has COVID impacted the kids and teachers? We also explore the "plantation vibes" of childcare, the role of colorism, and why news on Early Childhood Education is hardly discussed.
Interview with Dr. Raedell Boateng. We discuss what trauma is, how it manifests, and why it's not interrupted. We also compare her experience as a student to her experience as a teacher, and we identify why those experiencing trauma must save themselves. Folx present: Dr. Raedell, Suzie, Maria-Elena.
Interview with Dr. Susan (Suzie) Hodges to ask: What is White Supremacy? Who does it impact? How does it show up in education? And why do White people have such a hard time acknowledging it?
Goya betrayed us! We also talk about black doulas, Jada's "entanglement" with August, and different ways that we can boost the black economy.
Did you see the BET Awards? We did! We also talk about getting blocked by the European Union, "Black is King", and Cam Newton's contract. Most importantly, we discuss trauma porn and the monolithic representation of Black people in mainstream media.
Forbes just released its top earning musicians of 2020, but dammit we don't even know who some of these people are! Also, Francisca and Maria have a heart to heart about what's really going on and who should be leading this movement.
Technical difficulties, where? In this BONUS episode we talk about the death of the shopping mall, 5G in Africa, and why Nelly missed out on a great opportunity. Also we do a rundown of 90 Day Fiance...where did Ed's neck go?!
In today's episode, which is inspired by the latest episode of "Insecure", Francisca and Maria talk about their experiences with friendships that have fallen apart. Sure, sometimes life takes you in different directions, but that's not the only reason why friendships end! We also pose the question: Is it appropriate to contact someone long after the friendship is over?
In our 3rd episode we talk about the Biden allegations, broke celebrities, and folks that use their insecurities to make you feel insecure too. Why do people spend their lives playing tit for tat? So weak.
In our 2nd episode of The Urban Cafe we talk about Kim Jong Un, partying in public spaces duing COVID, and upward mobility. We also ask the question of why immigrants are more upwardly mobile than African Americans.
M-E discusses the news in Ed: There has been finger-pointing and lying as investigations in the Uvalde massacre continue. What lies are being uncovered and who is responsible? A man was selected as Teacher of the Year in Gwinnett County but resigned anyway. What are the implications for teacher retention? Several Special Education students were left out of a San Leandro HS graduation ceremony. How can newer inclusion models prevent this in the future?
Suzie and Maria-Elena list the top books that inform their instructional practices. This includes books that can be used for coaching, planning, teaching, and community-building.
We're back! In this shortened episode we discuss the "Don't Say Gay" bill, and we examine Florida's decision to ban Math curriculum with social emotional components. Later, we analyze a local district that received praised for adopting "drill and kill" curriculum. We ask: Is it more equitable to drill students on the basics, or should we include conceptual work too?
Interview with Mark and Thomas to reflect on: When and where does systemization begin? What supports are needed for re-integration so that students don’t get stuck in the pipeline? What role does White Supremacy play in the School to Prison Pipeline? How has COVID impacted the School to Prison Pipeline? What action steps can we take to interrupt the process?
We're back! In this episode we discuss #46's victory and all the drama surrounding it. We also talk about why some rappers don't care about the wellbeing of Black people, and why many Latinos still support Trump's racism. Finally we ask: is it better to be a dependent woman or an independent woman?
WILL YOU SHUTUP MAN! Is it wrong to sell your luxury purse to counterfeiters? Louis Vuitton thinks so! Also, we talk about Anti Racism in education and the responsibility of educators to dig deeper.
Are we responsible for standing by someone even when they have done us wrong? And why do women always throw each other under the bus? Also, Mariah Carey can't really sing anymore...what happened? Vanessa Bryant is mad at her mom, but they're both kinda greedy. We talk about this and other things on our most recent episode of The Urban Cafe.