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The Integrated Schools Podcast

Andrew Lefkowits, Val Brown, Courtney Mykytyn
Desegregation
Brown V. Board Of Education
Keyes Case
Educational Equity
Community Engagement
Civil Rights Movement
School Segregation
Diverse Schools
Racial Equity
Denver
Segregation
Whiteness
School Integration
Integration
Integratedschools
Public Education
Public Schools
Integrated Schools
Denver Public Schools
The Color Of Law

Hosts, Andrew, a White dad from Denver, and, Val, a Black mom from North Carolina, dig into topics about race, parenting, and school segregation. With a variety of guests ranging from parents to experts, these conversation strive to live in the nuance of a complicated topic.

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Latest Episodes

What does it mean to truly know who you are—and how might that knowing shape what you give back to the world? In this episode, we’re joined by Byron Sanders—educator, CEO, community leader, and newly elected Dallas ISD school board member—for a vulne... more

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As we launch Season 12 of the podcast, Dr. Val and Andrew reflect on the start of the school year. With big personal transitions, and the country in a state of deep uncertainty, we ask, what now? How can we acknowledge the current state of eduction a... more

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Original Sins: The (Mis)education of Black and Native Children and the Construction of American Racism is the Integrated Schools Book Club pick for the fall. So we thought we'd revisit our episode with Dr. Ewing. If you've never attended Book Club, i... more

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The president just signed a truly monstrous piece of legislation into law. Much has been written about the impacts on health, climate and the debt, but there is a lesser known evil lurking in this bill - a national school voucher plan. It's temping t... more

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Recent Guests

Eve Ewing
Writer, professor, and author of 'Original Sins'
University of Chicago
Episode: Eve Ewing Revisited
Lisa Sibbett
Educational researcher in the Pacific Northwest and former high school teacher
Various Universities
Episode: The Intersection of Private Decisions and Public Responsibility
Stephanie Foreman
Research scientist at the University of Washington and bilingual education teacher
University of Washington
Episode: The Intersection of Private Decisions and Public Responsibility
Dr. Asia Lyons
CEO of Lyons Educational Consulting and podcaster focused on Black educator wellness
The Exit Interview
Episode: Advocating for Black Educator Wellness with Asia Lyons
Dr. Gholdy Muhammad
A professor of literacy, language and culture with a focus on culturally and historically responsive education.
University of Illinois, Chicago
Episode: Unearthing Joy: Gholdy Muhammad on Teaching with Love
Noliwe Rooks
Chair and professor in Africana Studies at Brown University and author of "Integrated: How American Schools Failed Black Children."
Brown University
Episode: What Was Lost: Noliwe Rooks on The Failures of Integration
Whitney Middlebrooks
Project Director for the Fostered and Adverse Schools Grant with the Winston-Salem Forsyth County School System in North Carolina
Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools
Episode: Finding Hope, Together
Joseph Bacelevic
Qualitative sociologist at the College of William & Mary
College of William & Mary
Episode: Finding Hope, Together
Liz Nigro
Intern at The Bridges Collaborative and a PhD candidate at UVA
The Bridges Collaborative
Episode: Finding Hope, Together

Hosts

Andrew White
A White dad from Denver who explores topics related to race and education through his experiences and dialogues with others.
Val
A Black mom from North Carolina with a passion for education and advocacy for integrated schools, emphasizing diverse, inclusive environments for children.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 249 ratings
  • 100th Episode

    I am connecting David Bohm’s “On Dialogue” with one of many reasons why I love the Integrated Schools group.

    “When we come together to talk, or otherwise to act in common, can each of us be aware of the subtle fear and pleasure sensations that “block” his ability to listen freely? Without this awareness, the injunction to listen to the whole of what is said will have little meaning. But if each of us can give full attention to what is actually “blocking” communication while he is also attending... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Holistic surfer
    United States3 years ago
  • Every episode feels like a new truth followed by a hug

    If you are in pursuit of justice of any kind, this podcast is for you. I get tongue tied when I try to write a review for WHY Everyone should drop what they’re doing and listen to Integrated Schools NOW…so I usually just say, “trust me—listen to it.” And I think it’s because school integration intersects so much of our lives (even if you don’t have kids) that I just don’t know where to start.

    The interviews are always educational, eye opening, and sometimes sad. My brain makes a new connection... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jess-in-Oakland
    United States3 years ago
  • Amazing!

    You keep giving me words, explanations, ideas, and perspective to the stuff I am thinking about and dealing with right now as a black mom of three kids.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Black Mom from Denver
    United States3 years ago
  • This podcast inspires and challenges me to do better

    Thank you, thank you. I’m a white parent who graduated from a global-majority district, where my kids attend school now. Much has changed; much is the same. Fewer white families use the district since I was a student, and black excellence and equity is at the forefront of administrative policy. The education my kids and their fellow students are receiving is enriching, thoughtful, and imperfect. Such is the real, wrought world. When white parents who don’t use the public schools question my deci... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    thw local wizard
    United States4 years ago
  • Reckoning with Plessy

    Thank you for sharing this thoughtful conversation with Paula Forbes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Djm2516
    United States4 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Positive feedback highlights the podcast's ability to inspire action and reflection among parents regarding their choices in education.
Listeners commend the thoughtfulness of the discussions, often noting that each episode resonates on a personal level and encourages critical thinking.
Many find the dynamic between hosts Andrew and Val engaging and relatable, enhancing the overall listening experience.
Listeners appreciate the podcast for its thought-provoking conversations that challenge societal norms around education and race.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Unearthing Joy: Gholdy Muhammad on Teaching with Love
Q: Can you help us make the leap to parenting, raising kids outside of the traditional school setting? How do these pursuits show up and how do they enrich our parenting and caregiving approaches?
The pursuits are everywhere. Parents can engage their kids in conversations about identity, skills, intellectualism, criticality, and joy in daily activities and discussions, providing rich learning experiences even outside formal education.
Schools and Race: Eve Ewing on the Construction of American Racism
Q: How do you get people's land? How do you have leverage over them if they don't want to be part of your system?
Eve touches on how schools serve multiple functions, including economic subjugation where schools teach black people to return to their old masters and support a capitalist economy.
Schools and Race: Eve Ewing on the Construction of American Racism
Q: Can you talk us through those kind of three different types of schooling?
Eve explains that schooling has historically served to create good citizens for white kids, subjugate black kids, and erase native kids. She argues that this perspective needs to be addressed to understand the nuances of American education.
Micro Activism: Making a Difference One Step at a Time
Q: What led to writing the book?
Omkari shares that her publisher encouraged her to write a book, and through a structured proposal process, she realized the material was ready to be expressed.
Gratitude and Validation: One Family's Journey Through Integrated Schools
Q: Elias, tell us about school. Tell us about your school.
It's a great place, very diverse with a mix of ethnic backgrounds and a melting pot of cultures.

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Focused on the intersections of race, parenting, and school segregation, conversations vary widely but maintain an underlying theme of fostering understanding and empathy within educational contexts. The discussions not only highlight the challenges faced in school integration but also delve into personal narratives that reflect broader societal issues related to systemic racism, equity, and identity in education. The dialogue encourages both parents and educators to engage critically with their roles in shaping diverse educational environments, featuring insights from various guests ranging from parents to renowned experts in the field.

This conversation-centric format is particularly noteworthy for its commitment to exploring nuanced per... more

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1. Eve Ewing
2. Lisa Sibbett
3. Stephanie Foreman
4. Dr. Asia Lyons
5. Dr. Gholdy Muhammad
6. Noliwe Rooks
7. Whitney Middlebrooks
8. Joseph Bacelevic

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