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This podcast focuses on supporting educators with the tools and resources necessary to ensure equity at their school. On this podcast, listeners can expect to hear interviews and stories from voices of equity in education today.

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Untwisted Thoughts Interactive App

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Follow me on IG: @sheldoneakins

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Untwisted Thoughts Interactive App

Meaningful Classroom Management Book

What Are You Bringing to the Potluck?

Follow me on IG: @sheldoneakins

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Rochelle Denae-Pose
Long-time educator, attorney, author, and AI consultant
Independent educator and consultant
Episode: LE 444: Teachers Can Use AI But Students Can't? Why That Has to Stop
Dr. Rachel Edel-Eckert
Educator and school leader, author of Relational Intelligence and The Principal's Journey
Author and Principal
Episode: LE 443: Why Great Principals Study the Yearbook Before Day One
Jonathan Strecker
Head of School at the Valley School of Ligonier; author of Emergence, How Modern Convenience is Dumbing Down Our Children and What Parents and Schools Can Do About It
Valley School of Ligonier
Episode: LE 442: Stop Letting AI Do the Work: What Schools Must Teach Instead
Dr. Oved Chapman Jr.
Practicing school psychologist; author; president-elect of the Arizona Association of School Psychologists
Arizona Association of School Psychologists; Wellspring Educational Solutions
Episode: LE 440: Is Your School Sending Kids to Special Ed Too Fast?
Dr. Oskar Bolat
Associate professor of educational science and author of The Reward Trap
University-affiliated researcher/author
Episode: LE 438: Stop Rewarding Your Students, It's Making Things Worse
Bridget Lee
Founder Executive Director of the Academy for Local Leadership, Chicago
Academy for Local Leadership
Episode: LE 436: Your School Board Is Being Hijacked — Here's What's Actually Happening
James Holloway
Educator, administrator, author, and leadership consultant
Independent/Administrative leadership
Episode: LE 435: I Applied to 70 Jobs Before My First Interview, Here's What I Learned
Rachel Thrash
Author of Let the Learners Lead, Empowering Student Voice to Co-Create School Culture
Big Bad Boo (Senior Director of Education and Innovation)
Episode: LE 434: Why Schools Keep Listening to the Same Students (And Ignoring Everyone Else)
Kyla Seabrooks
Assistant principal; founder of KC Brooks Educational Consulting
KC Brooks Educational Consulting
Episode: LE 433: The Secret to Managing Middle Schoolers Nobody Talks About

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Dr. Sheldon L. Aikens
Host of Leading Equity podcast

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 247 ratings
  • NECESSARY for all educators!

    Dr. Eakins covers everything that educators of today need to know if they’re serious about making a difference in the lives of ALL children. This podcast shows how educators can break through cultural, linguistic and socioeconomic barriers to make sure that all their students leave the classroom feeling empowered and able to grasp the material. If I were a principal, I’d send episodes of this podcast to my staff on a regular basis!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ConfettiCreative.Co | PR
    United States4 years ago
  • Dr. Eakins has a gift for this work

    This is my favorite podcast for teachers! Highly recommend for anyone looking to improve their practice. Dr. Eakins also has some excellent resources on his website. Super inspiring topics and guests who help educators see their blind spots. 💜

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kellroz
    United States4 years ago
  • Just Joined

    This podcast shares fabulous tips and tools for educators. It has valuable information to apply to our instruction. Great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    IkigaiT
    United States5 years ago
  • A MUST for Educators!

    I can’t recommend this podcast series enough for both current and prospective educators. I’ve learned, changed, and implemented so many new ideas and perspectives in my work in order to be better for myself, students, and colleagues. Sheldon, the host, feels like a long-term peer trying to provide the best, unbiased advice possible. This series is apart of my Monday commute and I look forward to it every week! Thank you, Sheldon!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    V_thoms
    United States5 years ago
  • Invaluable Note-worthy guidance

    Thankyou so much for guiding me in my anti racism journey. I am an art teacher in a predominantly white rural school district. I feel it is imperative that my students learn to be anti-rascist citizens of the world. I have stopped while listening to make many notes because your information is so valuable.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A Kyro
    United States5 years ago

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The show is viewed as a valuable resource for educators seeking to deepen equity work and leadership skills.
Listeners praise the host for guiding thoughtful conversations and surfacing practical equity strategies.
Guests are described as diverse and knowledgeable, with a strong focus on real-world impact.

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LE 443: Why Great Principals Study the Yearbook Before Day One
Q: What strategies would you suggest for a brand-new principal entering a school?
First, establish trust by being visibly present and learning names quickly, then conduct listening and meet-and-greet sessions to understand staff strengths and values, while modeling the behaviors you want to see and staying authentic.
LE 443: Why Great Principals Study the Yearbook Before Day One
Q: Could you start off by defining relational intelligence for our audience?
Relational intelligence focuses on how we support people around us so we can work together as teams, emphasizing people, communication, trust, and connections over purely technical or organizational skills.
LE 438: Stop Rewarding Your Students, It's Making Things Worse
Q: What should we be doing instead in the classroom?
Move from reward and punishment to warm relationships, dialogue, autonomy, and a culture of learning where students are engaged and motivated by curiosity rather than external tokens.
LE 438: Stop Rewarding Your Students, It's Making Things Worse
Q: At what point did you discover this, given your background and accolades?
Personal observation of anxiety and dependence on external approval after sustained success, leading to research on how praise and rewards shape motivation and self-worth.
LE 438: Stop Rewarding Your Students, It's Making Things Worse
Q: What are some of your thoughts in regards to the reward systems?
Rewards can produce compliance but not true motivation; intrinsic motivation, ownership, and engagement are what schools should aim for, and rewards should not become the primary driver of learning.

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This show centers on equity in education, hosting practitioners and researchers who share practical strategies for creating inclusive, just school environments. Episodes frequently explore student belonging, governance, and ethical use of technology, with a strong emphasis on actionable guidance for teachers, administrators, and policy-minded educators. Notable strengths include a diverse slate of guests—from district leaders to researchers and nonprofit leaders—and a consistent focus on systemic change, equity, and real-world impact in schools.

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Recent guests on Leading Equity include:

1. Rochelle Denae-Pose
2. Dr. Rachel Edel-Eckert
3. Jonathan Strecker
4. Dr. Oved Chapman Jr.
5. Dr. Oskar Bolat
6. Bridget Lee
7. James Holloway
8. Rachel Thrash

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