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Rooted in Community: Shaping Schools That Uplift Black & Brown Futures with Mike Browne

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Welcome to Conscious Pathways, where we explore the intersection of education and social justice through transformative conversations. In our latest podcast episode, I had the privilege of speaking with Mike Browne, Senior Director of Community Engagement at Cultivate Learning at the University of Washington. Mike is a powerful advocate for culturally responsive and sustaining education. …

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Centering Identity in Education With Kwame Sarfo-Mensah

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Listen on the go This week on Conscious Pathways, Brittney Carey welcomes Kwame Sarfo-Mensah, founder of Identity Talk Consulting and author of Learning to Relearn: Supporting Identity in a Culturally Affirming Classroom. Kwame shares his journey from aspiring athlete to award-winning educator, offering practical strategies for centering student identity in classrooms and creating inclusive, culturally …

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Parenting for Social Justice: Raising Conscious Kids

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Listen on the go Are you looking for ways to nurture fairness, empathy, and justice in your child? In the latest episode of Conscious Pathways, Brittney Carey shares her personal journey and practical tips for raising socially conscious children. From toddlers to teens, this episode covers age-appropriate strategies for fostering social justice conversations at home, …

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Reflecting on 2024: Wins and Lessons in Education and Social Justice

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Listen on the go: In the final episode of 2024, host Brittney Carey takes listeners on a reflective journey through the achievements, challenges, and pivotal moments in education and social justice over the past year. From celebrating California’s implementation of the ethnic studies requirement and the growth of transitional kindergarten to highlighting national victories against …

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Teaching is Political: Early Conversations on Race and Justice with Dr. Megan Madison

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Listen on the go: In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Megan Pamela Ruth Madison joins us to explore why teaching is political and how early conversations about race, gender, consent, and body positivity can shape a more just and equitable future. A political educator and co-author of the award-winning First Conversations book series, Dr. Megan shares …

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Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as a Tool for Anti-Racism in Education Advocating for Change with Andratesha Fritzgerald

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Listen on the go: In this powerful episode of the Conscious Pathways podcast, host Brittney Carey sits down with Andratesha Fritzgerald, a seasoned educator, consultant, and author of Anti-Racism and Universal Design for Learning: Building Expressways to Success. Together, they explore the transformative intersection of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and anti-racism in education. Andratesha …

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Identity and Media: Shaping Young Minds in the Digital Age with Ben Arthur

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In this episode of Conscious Pathways, host Brittney Carey sits down with Ben Arthur, NFL reporter for FOX Sports and founder of the Pinnacle Code podcast, to explore the vital intersection of media literacy, culturally responsive education, and digital storytelling. As a first-generation Ghanaian American, Ben offers a unique perspective on the importance of culturally …

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From Segregation to Integration for Students with Disabilities with Olivier Bernier

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Listen on the go: In this episode, I sit down with Olivier Bernier, the award-winning filmmaker behind the powerful documentary Forget Me Not: Inclusion in the Classroom and co-founder of Rota6 Films. As a passionate advocate for inclusive education, Olivier brings a unique perspective to our conversation, both as a filmmaker and as a father …

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Student Activism and the Future of Higher Education with Dr. Sarah M. Toutant

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Listen On The Go In this episode of Conscious Pathways, I am joined by Dr. Sarah M. Toutant, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the Childcare Resource Center and an expert in advancing equity in higher education. Dr. Toutant shares her journey from studying education policy to becoming a passionate advocate for social justice, …

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Challenging Biases in Education: Rethinking Intelligence Through the Lens of Language Proficiency

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In classrooms across the country, biases and assumptions about intelligence based on language proficiency persist, affecting countless students. These biases often stem from a lack of understanding about the complexities of language, race, and neurodiversity. If we want to create an education system that truly prioritizes equity and inclusivity, we need to dismantle these harmful …

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