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Supportive College Climates for Undocumented Students – Classnotes Podcast #242
May 01, 2024 01:14 - 52 minutes - 43.9 MBClassnotes Podcast (April 29, 2024) Anti-immigrant rhetoric has real consequences on students’ lives. Since IDRA’s earliest days, we have been ... read more The post Supportive College Climates for Undocumented Students – Classnotes Podcast #242 appeared first on IDRA.
Classnotes Podcast Episode List
April 30, 2024 01:00Award-winning podcast exploring strategies to better serve every student in our diverse classrooms. Sign up to receive free e-mail notices when new ... read more The post Classnotes Podcast Episode List appeared first on IDRA.
Ambassador Educators on Promoting STEM Equity – Classnotes Podcast #241
April 04, 2024 10:49 - 16 minutes - 14.5 MBClassnotes Podcast (April 3, 2024). Striking inequities in STEM pathways lead to underrepresentation of women and people of color in STEM ... read more The post Ambassador Educators on Promoting STEM Equity – Classnotes Podcast #241 appeared first on IDRA.
Student Leaders Surprise Teachers – Podcast Episode 240
January 19, 2024 18:13 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBClassnotes Podcast (January 19, 2024). Many programs in public schools take a while to bear fruit. This is not surprising ... read more The post Student Leaders Surprise Teachers – Podcast Episode 240 appeared first on IDRA.
Standing on the Shoulders of Giants – Podcast Episode 239
December 14, 2023 14:51 - 12 minutes - 13.9 MBClassnotes Podcast (December 14, 2023). In 2023, IDRA celebrated its 50th anniversary with a series of events throughout the year, ... read more The post Standing on the Shoulders of Giants – Podcast Episode 239 appeared first on IDRA.
A Bright Future in Education Advocacy – Podcast Episode 238
November 09, 2023 21:43 - 32 minutes - 26 MBClassnotes Podcast (November 9, 2023). At IDRA we often say “everyone is a policy advocate.” This means that everyone has ... read more The post A Bright Future in Education Advocacy – Podcast Episode 238 appeared first on IDRA.
Perspectives on Broadband Infrastructure for Students – Podcast Episode 237
October 02, 2023 20:49 - 35 minutes - 29.3 MBClassnotes Podcast (October 2, 2023). Access to technology and the Internet are not luxuries. They are critical to life today, ... read more The post Perspectives on Broadband Infrastructure for Students – Podcast Episode 237 appeared first on IDRA.
Advocates of Color and Community Power – Podcast Episode 236
August 31, 2023 02:26 - 31 minutes - 26.1 MBClassnotes Podcast (August 30, 2023). Decisions about education made by state-level lawmakers impact millions of students. But few people have ... read more The post Advocates of Color and Community Power – Podcast Episode 236 appeared first on IDRA.
Learning from Latino and Multilingual Youth – Podcast Episode 235
July 31, 2023 02:04 - 28 minutes - 23.3 MBClassnotes Podcast (July 30, 2023). Jonathan Peraza Campos, M.S., speaks with Dr. Jyoti Kaneria and doctoral candidate Emily Lemon about ... read more The post Learning from Latino and Multilingual Youth – Podcast Episode 235 appeared first on IDRA.
The Good, Bad and Ugly of Legislative Advocacy – Podcast Episode 234
July 16, 2023 16:18 - 22 minutes - 18.4 MBClassnotes Podcast (July 16 2023). As IDRA’s groundbreaking Education Policy Fellows Program closed its second cycle, we sat down with ... read more The post The Good, Bad and Ugly of Legislative Advocacy – Podcast Episode 234 appeared first on IDRA.
The Law in Education – Rodríguez vs. San Antonio ISD – Podcast Episode 233
March 21, 2023 03:46 - 46 minutes - 37.5 MBClassnotes Podcast (March 20, 2023). In the 1960s, students across Texas walked out of their schools to demand a strong ... read more The post The Law in Education – Rodríguez vs. San Antonio ISD – Podcast Episode 233 appeared first on IDRA.
Educational Impact of Digital Redlining – Podcast Episode 232
February 06, 2023 14:54 - 25 minutes - 20.4 MBClassnotes Podcast (February 6, 2023). Public school investment has largely mirrored investment in parts of communities or certain neighborhoods. The ... read more The post Educational Impact of Digital Redlining – Podcast Episode 232 appeared first on IDRA.
The Law in Education – U.S. Supreme Court Update – Podcast Episode 231
December 08, 2022 16:19 - 29 minutes - 24.6 MBClassnotes Podcast (December 8, 2022). The 2021-22 session of the U.S. Supreme Court left on imprint on education through a ... read more The post The Law in Education – U.S. Supreme Court Update – Podcast Episode 231 appeared first on IDRA.
Classnotes Podcast Awards and Recognitions
December 02, 2022 02:48We are proud to share that the IDRA Classnotes Podcast has received the following awards. Please help us spread the ... read more The post Classnotes Podcast Awards and Recognitions appeared first on IDRA.
AIM Framework for Teaching Intercultural Skills – Podcast Episode 230
November 07, 2022 14:49 - 28 minutes - 23.6 MBClassnotes Podcast (November 7, 2022). America is Me (AIM) is a framework that provides educators with curricular resources to promote ... read more The post AIM Framework for Teaching Intercultural Skills – Podcast Episode 230 appeared first on IDRA.
The Law in Education – Students Press for Affirmative Action – Podcast Episode 229
October 26, 2022 17:00 - 36 minutes - 29.5 MBClassnotes Podcast (October 26, 2022). On October 31, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear two cases that have the ... read more The post The Law in Education – Students Press for Affirmative Action – Podcast Episode 229 appeared first on IDRA.
Even Digital Natives Need to Learn Digital Literacy – Podcast Episode 228
September 26, 2022 18:37 - 15 minutes - 13.2 MBClassnotes Podcast (September 26, 2022). Digital literacy is a critical skill for engaging in our world today. It is much ... read more The post Even Digital Natives Need to Learn Digital Literacy – Podcast Episode 228 appeared first on IDRA.
Evaluating Shared Family Leadership in Education – Part 2 – Podcast Episode 227
August 29, 2022 18:25 - 12 minutes - 10.3 MBClassnotes Podcast (August 29, 2022) IDRA’s shared family leadership process involves families joining in collaborative leadership, establishing connections with school, ... read more The post Evaluating Shared Family Leadership in Education – Part 2 – Podcast Episode 227 appeared first on IDRA.
Evaluating Shared Family Leadership in Education – Part 1 – Podcast Episode 226
August 17, 2022 08:46 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBClassnotes Podcast (August 17, 2022) Effective evaluation is critical to understanding more than just whether or not an initiative worked. ... read more The post Evaluating Shared Family Leadership in Education – Part 1 – Podcast Episode 226 appeared first on IDRA.
Uniting Community Voices in Georgia Policymaking – Podcast Episode 225
July 20, 2022 21:21 - 26 minutes - 23.1 MBClassnotes Podcast (July 20, 2022). This year was the first time IDRA has had a team in Georgia to lead ... read more The post Uniting Community Voices in Georgia Policymaking – Podcast Episode 225 appeared first on IDRA.
The Law in Education – Plyler v Doe – Podcast Episode 224
June 27, 2022 14:14 - 47 minutes - 36.1 MBClassnotes Podcast (June 27, 2022). In one of those last-minute backdoor tricks, an amendment was slipped through the Texas Legislature ... read more The post The Law in Education – Plyler v Doe – Podcast Episode 224 appeared first on IDRA.
The Law in Education – Brown v Board of Ed – Podcast Episode 223
May 16, 2022 22:15 - 23 minutes - 19.7 MBClassnotes Podcast (May 16, 2022). The role of public education in the United States evolved since the founding mothers and ... read more The post The Law in Education – Brown v Board of Ed – Podcast Episode 223 appeared first on IDRA.
Tools for Schools Dealing with Bullying – Podcast Episode 222
April 19, 2022 17:08 - 23 minutes - 19.1 MBClassnotes Podcast (April 19, 2022). Bullying and harassment undermines students’ abilities to learn and hinders the establishment of safe spaces ... read more The post Tools for Schools Dealing with Bullying – Podcast Episode 222 appeared first on IDRA.
Nurturing Courageous Critical Conversations in the Classroom – Podcast Episode 221
March 23, 2022 16:00 - 19 minutes - 15.4 MBClassnotes Podcast (March 23, 2022). Teachers understand the need for students to have substantive conversations to develop their vocabulary and ... read more The post Nurturing Courageous Critical Conversations in the Classroom – Podcast Episode 221 appeared first on IDRA.
Benefits of Reflection for School Leaders – Podcast Episode 220
February 28, 2022 22:30 - 20 minutes - 17.5 MBClassnotes Podcast (February 28, 2022). Critical reflection is important for professional growth among school leaders. It creates space for leaders ... read more The post Benefits of Reflection for School Leaders – Podcast Episode 220 appeared first on IDRA.
STEM Journeys of Two Young Women of Color – Part 2 – Podcast Episode 219
February 07, 2022 15:22 - 18 minutes - 15.6 MBClassnotes Podcast (February 7, 2022). In this second of two podcast episodes, Dr. Stephanie Garcia talks with two young women ... read more The post STEM Journeys of Two Young Women of Color – Part 2 – Podcast Episode 219 appeared first on IDRA.
STEM Journeys of Two Young Women of Color – Part 2
February 07, 2022 15:22 - 15.6 MBClassnotes Podcast (February 7, 2022). In this second of two podcast episodes, Dr. Stephanie Garcia talks with two young women ... read more The post STEM Journeys of Two Young Women of Color – Part 2 appeared first on IDRA.
STEM Journeys of Two Young Women of Color – Part 1
January 24, 2022 17:56 - 13.5 MBClassnotes Podcast (January 24, 2022). In this first of two podcast episodes, Dr. Stephanie Garcia talks with two young women ... read more The post STEM Journeys of Two Young Women of Color – Part 1 appeared first on IDRA.
STEM Journeys of Two Young Women of Color – Part 1 – Podcast Episode 218
January 24, 2022 17:56 - 15 minutes - 13.5 MBClassnotes Podcast (January 24, 2022). In this first of two podcast episodes, Dr. Stephanie Garcia talks with two young women ... read more The post STEM Journeys of Two Young Women of Color – Part 1 – Podcast Episode 218 appeared first on IDRA.
The Future of Education Advocacy and Being Pushy – Podcast Episode 217
December 30, 2021 23:52 - 34 minutes - 30.1 MBClassnotes Podcast (December 30, 2021). It started with a dream – a dream to not be the only one in ... read more The post The Future of Education Advocacy and Being Pushy – Podcast Episode 217 appeared first on IDRA.
Education Policy Fellows Get Things Done in the Suppression Session – Podcast Episode 216
December 13, 2021 15:34 - 26 minutes - 23.2 MBClassnotes Podcast (December 13, 2021). The policymaking process is more complicated that Schoolhouse Rock would have you believe. IDRA’s policy ... read more The post Education Policy Fellows Get Things Done in the Suppression Session – Podcast Episode 216 appeared first on IDRA.
An Inside Look at Advocating with Communities of Color – Podcast Episode 215
November 29, 2021 20:22 - 41 minutes - 35.5 MBClassnotes Podcast (November 29, 2021). Community advocacy is hefty because you are not just speaking on your own behalf, others ... read more The post An Inside Look at Advocating with Communities of Color – Podcast Episode 215 appeared first on IDRA.
Education Advocacy Hinges on Community Collaboration – Podcast Episode 214
November 19, 2021 14:59 - 35 minutes - 30.5 MBClassnotes Podcast (November 19, 2021). As IDRA’s groundbreaking Education Policy Fellows Program closed its inaugural year, we sat down with ... read more The post Education Advocacy Hinges on Community Collaboration – Podcast Episode 214 appeared first on IDRA.
Students Want Schools to Teach Inclusive Truth – Podcast Episode 213
October 29, 2021 05:13 - 20 minutes - 24.4 MBClassnotes Podcast (October 29, 2021) Concerned about the impact of the new classroom censorship bill in Texas, 88 public school ... read more The post Students Want Schools to Teach Inclusive Truth – Podcast Episode 213 appeared first on IDRA.
Digital Inclusion is Vital for Students and Families – Podcast Episode 212
September 27, 2021 17:38 - 20 minutes - 25.2 MBClassnotes Podcast (September 27, 2021). The digital divide affects millions of Texas households that cannot get broadband Internet access. When ... read more The post Digital Inclusion is Vital for Students and Families – Podcast Episode 212 appeared first on IDRA.
Teaching that is Culturally-Relevant -Responsive and -Sustaining – Podcast Episode 211
May 18, 2021 14:43 - 16 minutes - 18.9 MBClassnotes Podcast (May 18, 2021). In exploring the role of teachers in bringing about academic success for students of color, ... read more The post Teaching that is Culturally-Relevant -Responsive and -Sustaining – Podcast Episode 211 appeared first on IDRA.
A Culture of Student Engagement Through Schoolwide Restorative Practices – Podcast Episode 210
April 26, 2021 16:47 - 23 minutes - 28.7 MBClassnotes Podcast (April 26, 2021). Often, people talk about restorative practice as an approach to student discipline. It is true ... read more The post A Culture of Student Engagement Through Schoolwide Restorative Practices – Podcast Episode 210 appeared first on IDRA.
Connecting with Students in the Virtual Biology Classroom – Podcast Episode 209
April 06, 2021 15:12 - 28 minutes - 31.9 MBClassnotes Podcast (April 6, 2021). At the core of IDRA’s philosophy is the recognition that each student is a unique ... read more The post Connecting with Students in the Virtual Biology Classroom – Podcast Episode 209 appeared first on IDRA.
Teaching High Level Math through Distance Learning – Podcast Episode 208
February 08, 2021 20:44 - 18 minutes - 23.4 MBClassnotes Podcast (February 8, 2021). Math is proving to be the subject that is experiencing the greatest distance learning challenges ... read more The post Teaching High Level Math through Distance Learning – Podcast Episode 208 appeared first on IDRA.
How a Rural School District Makes its All-Students Attitude Real – Podcast Episode 207
November 16, 2020 19:59 - 18 minutes - 37.3 MBClassnotes Podcast (November 16, 2020). IDRA’s change model, the Quality Schools Action Framework, helps people focus on what’s needed in ... read more The post How a Rural School District Makes its All-Students Attitude Real – Podcast Episode 207 appeared first on IDRA.
Bridging Academic and Home Knowledge with Home Works Lessons – Podcast Episode 206
October 28, 2020 15:26 - 13 minutes - 17.4 MBClassnotes Podcast (October 28, 2020). COVID-19 has forced a re-imagining of instruction to promote learning and engagement in virtual lessons. ... read more The post Bridging Academic and Home Knowledge with Home Works Lessons – Podcast Episode 206 appeared first on IDRA.
School Supports for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren – Podcast Episode 205
September 15, 2020 21:27 - 17 minutes - 21.7 MBClassnotes Podcast (September 15, 2020). Across the country, 2.7 million grandparents have assumed full- or part-time responsibility for their grandchildren. ... read more The post School Supports for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren – Podcast Episode 205 appeared first on IDRA.
Challenging Colonialism in the Classroom – Part 2 – Podcast Episode 204
July 31, 2020 15:20 - 15 minutes - 20 MBClassnotes Podcast (July 31, 2020). Colonialism influences why our schools teach certain topics and not others, why students of color ... read more The post Challenging Colonialism in the Classroom – Part 2 – Podcast Episode 204 appeared first on IDRA.
Challenging Colonialism in the Classroom – Part 1 – Podcast Episode 203
July 15, 2020 18:17 - 14 minutes - 18.1 MBClassnotes Podcast (July 15, 2020). Educators across the country are working to make classrooms and instruction culturally responsive and relevant ... read more The post Challenging Colonialism in the Classroom – Part 1 – Podcast Episode 203 appeared first on IDRA.
How Equity Audits Reveal Harmful Education Policies – Podcast Episode 202
June 23, 2020 14:31 - 22 minutes - 25.4 MBClassnotes Podcast (June 23, 2020). Equity audits are powerful tools to help school districts identify root causes of inequities that ... read more The post How Equity Audits Reveal Harmful Education Policies – Podcast Episode 202 appeared first on IDRA.
STEM Students Describe Life in a COVID-19 World – Podcast Episode 201
May 28, 2020 03:28 - 23 minutes - 31.1 MBClassnotes Podcast (May 27, 2020). Those most impacted by the sudden shift to distance learning clearly are the students themselves. ... read more The post STEM Students Describe Life in a COVID-19 World – Podcast Episode 201 appeared first on IDRA.
School District Takeovers History and Today – Podcast Episode 200
March 06, 2020 23:00 - 17 minutes - 30.2 MBClassnotes Podcast (March 6, 2020). For several decades, some states have used the threat of taking over a school district ... read more The post School District Takeovers History and Today – Podcast Episode 200 appeared first on IDRA.
Meet the Chief Science Officer Students Who Brought the Program to Texas – Podcast Episode 199
November 26, 2019 16:22 - 12 minutes - 13.8 MBClassnotes Podcast (November 26, 2019). While the Chief Science Officers program is designed to support new student leadership for STEM, ... read more The post Meet the Chief Science Officer Students Who Brought the Program to Texas – Podcast Episode 199 appeared first on IDRA.
Principal Leadership for English Learner Success – Podcast Episode 198
November 14, 2019 14:56 - 12 minutes - 22.5 MBClassnotes Podcast (November 14, 2019) English learners success in many ways depends on strong school leaders, many of whom are adjusting ... read more The post Principal Leadership for English Learner Success – Podcast Episode 198 appeared first on IDRA.
Most Recent Fights for Fair Funding of Texas Schools – Podcast Episode 197
October 23, 2019 19:49 - 26 minutes - 30.2 MBClassnotes Podcast (October 23, 2019). After a little over a decade of relatively fair funding in Texas, policymakers adopted changes ... read more The post Most Recent Fights for Fair Funding of Texas Schools – Podcast Episode 197 appeared first on IDRA.