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Artwork for Be a Better Ally: critical conversations for K12 educators

Be a Better Ally: critical conversations for K12 educators

Tricia Friedman
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A podcast for educators reimagining what allyship looks like in classrooms, staff rooms, and communities. Host Tricia Friedman, global educator, coach, and Director at Shifting Schools, guides dynamic conversations at the intersection of education, identity, and digital humanities. Each episode brings together practitioners, authors, and thought leaders exploring how schools can cultivate belongin... more

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Artwork for Be a Better Ally: critical conversations for K12 educators

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Dr. Michael Greger
Author, nutrition expert, and speaker
NutritionFacts.org
Episode: What Evidence-Based Health Actually Means with Dr. Michael Greger
Katie Greeley
Expert in substance prevention education and outreach
PreventionEd
Episode: How to Talk to Young People About Substance Use (What Actually Helps)
Sandra Magsamen
An author, illustrator, and art therapist.
Episode: Co-Creating Wonder: The Making of Interactive Stories with Sandra Magsamen
Brian Boone
Storyteller and contributor to the Uncle John's Bathroom Reader series
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader
Episode: Using Trivia to Inspire Writers: Lessons from Brian "Uncle John" Boone
Scott Hoying
Co-founder of Pentatonix, Grammy winner, and author
Pentatonix
Episode: Redefining Family with Scott & Mark Hoying: Creativity, Parenthood, and Representation
Mark Hoying
Author and collaborator with Scott Hoying
Pentatonix
Episode: Redefining Family with Scott & Mark Hoying: Creativity, Parenthood, and Representation
Tami Charles
Children's book author and New York Times bestselling author
Author of Together United
Episode: Tami Charles on Picture Books, Fear in Creativity, and Teaching Unity Through Stories
Alan Gratz
Best-selling author known for books that blend storytelling with history and creativity.
Episode: Teaching Creativity: Alan Gratz on Storytelling, Curiosity, and Collaboration
Christy Mandin
Author and illustrator of children's books
Episode: Can we befriend the dark?

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Tricia Friedman
Host and educator with extensive experience in supporting educators' development and promoting allyship in educational settings.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • Love this podcast

    I’ve been listening for several years. I listen on my way to drop my daughter off at school each week.I love gleaning useful information from the episodes. Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rjfgd gr42
    Canada3 years ago
  • Quality podcast with amazing host

    Tricia is such a gracious, knowledgeable host who asks excellent questions and gives her guests appropriate room to speak. Topics and guests are wonderfully diverse. Important work led by an all around great person!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Icedteacakes
    United States3 years ago
  • Love the mission of this podcast!

    What a wonderful mission for a podcast. I love this and keep up the amazing work, Tricia!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JessBolton
    United States3 years ago

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The host is frequently praised for her ability to guide meaningful discussions and ask insightful questions.
The mission of promoting allyship resonates deeply with many educators, encouraging reflection on their practices.
Listeners appreciate the variety of topics and guests that challenge conventional thinking in education.

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#167
Ireland/Education/Courses
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#176
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#248
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Tami Charles on Picture Books, Fear in Creativity, and Teaching Unity Through Stories
Q: How do you work with words in a way that is accessible but also beautiful?
I toggle between teaching big vocabulary words and simplifying them for children, ensuring they can grasp the beauty of language.
Tami Charles on Picture Books, Fear in Creativity, and Teaching Unity Through Stories
Q: What would you say to someone who is thinking, I'd love to do creative work. I'm afraid?
Feel the fear, but do it anyway.
Teaching Creativity: Alan Gratz on Storytelling, Curiosity, and Collaboration
Q: What are you doing to be able to get in that mindset in a way that's so authentic?
Gratz discusses that he thinks not just about the plot but also about the internal motivations of characters and how past experiences shape them.
Teaching Creativity: Alan Gratz on Storytelling, Curiosity, and Collaboration
Q: Can you talk a little bit about how actually studying creative writing has been a foundational part of your achievements?
Gratz believes you can teach creativity and emphasizes exploring multiple ideas before settling on one. He found that not settling for the first idea enhances creativity.
Narrative Justice: The Future of Climate Justice with Shilpi Chhotray
Q: Can you give me an example of an episode that is a marriage of the why and how of climate justice?
The Yurok tribe's story of leading the largest undamming project in US history, bringing back salmon to the Klamath River, is a prime example of collective action for environmental and racial justice.

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Focusing on the evolving concept of allyship in educational settings, this podcast addresses the challenges and opportunities educators face while fostering inclusive environments in both classrooms and broader communities. By engaging with a diverse array of guests including practitioners, authors, and thought leaders, episodes explore crucial themes such as identity, digital culture, and social justice. Unique insights into curriculum development and cultural nurturing are provided, all aimed at cultivating a sense of belonging among students and staff alike. This podcast is especially salient for educators seeking innovative strategies and frameworks to strengthen community ties and enhance their teaching practices.

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