
Podcast by Erin Gruwell and the Freedom Writers
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 147 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Education | |||

In this powerful episode of the Freedom Writers Podcast, Rarou Kong reflects on family, identity, and the histories we inherit. Through her personal story, Rarou explores the courage it takes to confront the past, preserve the experiences of those wh... more
The latest installment of our “Tea with Ms. G” Livestream Series is now available here on the Freedom Writers Podcast. Listen to a thoughtful Back to School Edition conversation featuring four Freedom Writer Teachers working with students in four dif... more
The latest installment of our “Tea with Ms. G” Livestream Series is now available here on the Freedom Writers Podcast. Listen to a thoughtful and inspiring Pride Edition conversation featuring Freedom Writer Teachers Rachel Workentine, Diana Beltrani... more
What does it take to become the first person in your family to go to college? In this special episode of the Freedom Writers Podcast, scholarship recipients from across the Freedom Writers community share their journeys through higher education. From... more
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One word: inspiring. Coming from a similar background as many of the freedom writers/individuals, I feel empowered listening to every episode. I’m also a soon-to-be author, and with every episode I’m left with a feeling of wanting to take action with all of my dreams. To Ms. G and all of the freedom writers; thank you for your existence and for coming into in my life ❤️
Every episode is a gold mine of not only inspiration, but also meaningful classroom content.
This is an inspiring and engaging podcast, and I highly recommend this podcast for anyone who enjoyed the Freedom Writers book or the Freedom Writers movie!
I just watched the movie and now I want to read the book with everything going on now in 2020 this movie has opened my eyes a lot more now. We need more teachers like Ms. G, that actually believes in students and talks relates different things to students.
It was the Freedom Writer’s Diary that inspired me to get back into urban education and day-to-day teaching five years ago. I took a detour of sorts that I needed that didn’t take me directly into an urbane classroom right away. But, after those five years, I am now working in an inner city middle school classroom. As I searched for podcasts to inspire and encourage, I came across Freedom Writers Foundation here. To hear the stories for the 20 year anniversary encourages me forward to stay in th... more
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This program centers on education, youth resilience, and social equity, featuring conversations with Freedom Writers alumni, educators, scholars, and advocates. Episodes frequently blend personal storytelling with actionable classroom strategies, scholarship journeys, and civil rights history, often highlighting inclusive teaching, mental health, and community empowerment. Notable traits include a strong focus on representation, mentorship, and practical guidance for teachers and families navigating complex social issues. The format tends to be intimate and motivational, with archival segments and guest voices that emphasize impact, advocacy, and real-world outcomes in education.
Potential listeners will likely be educators, students, and ... more
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Recent guests on Freedom Writers Podcast include:
1. Rarou Kong
2. Loung Ung
3. Carl Cohn
4. Diana Beltrani
5. Francisco Lopez
6. Rachel Workentine
7. Bryan Solis
8. Judy Shepard
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