
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 conversations strive to live in the nuance of a complicated topic.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 173 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Kids & FamilySelf-ImprovementEducationParenting | |||

As we wrap up another school year, we're taking a moment to reflect on the conversations, challenges, and lessons that shaped Season 12.
This year, we explored what it means to build belonging, strengthen community, advocate for public education, an... more
On the 72nd anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education, Andrew and Dr. Val sit down with Cecilia Marshall — granddaughter of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall and founder of the newly launched Thurgood Marshall Foundation. Together, they reflec... more
We're revisiting our conversation with Dr. Loretta Ross because her book, Calling In: How to Start Making Change with Those You’d Rather Cancel, is the Integrated Schools book club pick for this month. You can register for one of our amazing, free bo... more
We’re going back to the archives today to revisit a conversation with Heather McGhee. In February of 2021, Heather McGhee’s book, The Sum of Us came out. With a focus on the ways in which racism harms everyone, and the potential good that can come fr... more
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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
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
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.
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
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A thoughtful, education-focused show exploring race, parenting, and school integration through conversations with researchers, activists, parents, and educators. Episodes consistently center on cross-racial solidarity, equitable schooling, and the human stories behind policy decisions, often balancing historical context with practical steps for families and communities. Notable is a steady emphasis on real-world activism, storytelling, and coalition-building, making complex systemic topics accessible for listeners who want to engage more deeply with their schools and neighborhoods.
A standout aspect is the sustained focus on allyship, equity, and public education as a shared social good, with guests ranging from scholars to parent advocate... more
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