Know It All ABCs of Education

Know-It-All: The ABCs of Education

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Become a Know-It-All about all things education with Allison R. Brown, a former Trial Attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice in the Civil Rights Division's Educational Opportunities Section. With Allison's extensive experience in civil rights and educational equity, Know-It-All will inform listeners about education issues relevant to students, educators, families, community members, and others.
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Public charter vs. traditional public schools, local communities vs. outside reformers, black vs. white. There are many distractions and red herrings in discussions about education reform. My guest, Dr. Andre Perry, has put many... more
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Girls athletics are just the tip of the iceberg that is gender equity in schools. Many educators are aware that Title IX requires schools to allow girls equal access to school sports. But not everyone knows that Title IX also prohibits sex-based... more
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To show our appreciation for teachers this week, check out this oldie but goodie - Black Male Educators and Why Equity Requires Them. My guests were Joseph Isaac and Rennie Taylor, who are incredible teachers that consistently go above... more
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Student equity and education advocacy rhetoric has often pitted teachers and educators against, essentially, everyone else. But, teachers are doing tremendous things to force change for equity from within and to deliver empowering social... more
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How can we keep our children safe? Schools are still the safest places to be, but since the Newtown, Connecticut tragedy, debate about whether to put more police and guns in schools continues to rage. Even pop culture has grabbed hold... more
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Dr. Pedro Noguera is the Peter L. Agnew Professor of Education at New York University. He is a world-renowned sociologist, researcher, and prolific author of several publications, including the seminal book, "The Trouble with Black... more
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On Tuesday, April 2, President Obama announced his proposal to spend $100 million on a human brain mapping initiative that would financially support brain-related research and efforts to combat Alzheimers, autism, epilepsy, and... more
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On March 22, the United States Department of Justice announced an historic settlement with the school district of Meridian, Mississippi, that seeks to end the disproportionate exclusion of black children from school for disciplinary... more
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Research has shown that, more than an achievement gap between students of color and white students and between low-income students and upper-income students, there exists an opportunity gap between students who are exposed to... more
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Special education is a veritable alphabet soup of legal requirements. Sometimes, we all can lose sight of the ultimate goal - to educate students with special needs and prepare them for life, college, and career. Our guest, Donovan Anderson,... more
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Juvenile correctional facilities are dumping grounds for discarded children. Harsh discipline in schools often lights their path. Our guest, David Domenici, has made it his lifes work to change the circumstances for children who have been... more
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