
Podcast by Erin Gruwell and the Freedom Writers
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 139 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Education | |||

In this episode of The Freedom Writers Podcast, Erin Gruwell sits down with original Freedom Writer Sharaud Moore—the student whose experience of bullying in Room 203 ultimately sparked the movement that would become Freedom Writers. Growing up in Lo... more
Different by Design with Ian Terrell by Erin Gruwell and the Freedom Writers
In this episode of The Freedom Writers Podcast, Erin Gruwell sits down with original Freedom Writer Adriana “AD” Flores, a 20-year veteran educator who has dedicated her career to teaching History, Latino Studies, and Ethnic Studies in Long Beach, Ca... more
In this powerful episode, Erin Gruwell sits down with original Freedom Writer Michael Bongiorno to explore his journey from trauma and addiction to healing and hope. After losing his home in a wildfire and battling alcoholism as a teen, Michael found... 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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A compelling series focusing on themes of resilience, empowerment, and the stories of individuals overcoming adversity, the content centers around the experiences of the Freedom Writers—a diverse group of people who share their journeys of struggle and hope. Each episode typically features guests who offer personal narratives about their backgrounds, including immigration stories, mental health challenges, and the impact of education, blending emotional depth with significant societal issues. The discussions aim to inspire listeners by showcasing how personal challenges can lead to triumph and advocacy.
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Recent guests on Freedom Writers Podcast include:
1. Ian Terrell
2. Adriana "AD" Flores
3. Brenda Zambrano
4. Cynthia Ray-De La Vega
5. Norma Bravo-Lemler
6. Sonia Varela Rezkalah
7. Dr. Edwin Gomez
8. Dr. Jessica Martinez
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