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Blaxodus: Branta Lockett, the 5280 Freedom School, Exit Interview 10

Sat, 04 Feb 2023 00:25:51 GMT

Branta Lockett moved through her educational odyssey at the highest levels. W.E.B. DuBois would have absolutely drafted her for his Talented Tenth All Star Team. Highly Gifted and Talented, International Baccalaureate, Brown University, she brought her sterling credentials to Denver, hoping to be the difference for all students, especially Black students.

Her first two years as a Denver teacher were, simply put, "great." But by year three, things began to unravel. She witnessed disproportionate disciplinary actions taken against Black boys. Still new to the work, she became a voice of advocacy for students and community. Her evaluation scores took a jarring dip. She changed roles, and found no support in any of them. Between COVID-19 and anti-Black dynamics within the union, she took the leap.

The 5280 Freedom School, inspired by the Civil Rights era's Mississippi Freedom Schools, launched first as a summer program. After having their charter initially rejected, they are poised to open their doors in "Harlem of the West," the Five Points neighborhood.

This story is at once a cautionary tale and a call to action. Learn more at www.5280freedomschool.com; follow them on socials @5280freedomschool.

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108. New Year, New Dopeness

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 02:07:24 GMT

It's been a season of change in #TooDope Nation! With Gerardo firmly entrenched in the dark side, and Kev still holdin down the block, it was past time to catch up. In this episode, we catch up on the work we're doing, talk about these education streets, and make some resolutions for 23.

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Episode 106. Darrion "DC" Cockrell, 2021 Missouri Teacher of the Year

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 13:05:10 GMT

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EARLY RELEASE: 2022 Colorado Teacher of the Year Autumn Rivera!

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 20:58:04 GMT

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Gera is HEATED

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 15:51:03 GMT

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Habitually Disruptive Episode 8

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 00:57:02 GMT

A long time ago, I got a chance to connect with my friend Luis Antezana, former classroom teacher and founder of Juntos 2 College and DACA recipient. Born in Bolivia, Luis has long wanted to provide undocumented students with the resources for post-secondary life, not limited to college, but also in terms of financial literacy, planning, and entrepreneurship.

For more information visit https://www.juntos2college.com/

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Habitually Disruptive 07: Jodi Miller of WellCheq

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 18:40:59 GMT

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Emergency Episode: #FlyingWhilePoC with Sabrina Suluai-Mahuka and guest co-host Brooke Brown

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 13:38:36 GMT

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Pre-Show with Brina and Brooke

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 13:30:06 GMT

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Pre-Show with Jenny Medrano

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 13:12:19 GMT

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Choppin it Up with Kimmy D

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 22:36:49 GMT

Pre-Show with 2020 New Jersey State Teacher of the Year Kimberly Dickstein-Hughes

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Kevin Refuses to be Accountable

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 16:50:05 GMT

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Sneak Preview: Hodo Hussein

Wed, 05 May 2021 01:56:26 GMT

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Sneak Preview: Exit Interview 05

Tue, 04 May 2021 22:19:04 GMT

Dr. William Smith and the Origins of Racial Battle Fatigue

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Sneak Preview: Zaira Najera

Tue, 04 May 2021 22:09:08 GMT

Colorado Senior Wins Princeton Prize for Race Relations

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Diana and Gerardo: Presente!

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 22:19:24 GMT

The Pilot!

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Bonus Episode! Natalie Vardabasso of #educrush

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 15:26:43 GMT

In this bonus episode, Gerardo sits down with Natalie Vardabasso, host of the #Educrush podcast. In this conversation, we discuss the ways in which antiracist and culturally responsive practice must merge with principles of feedback and student growth. Natalie shares her insights on feedback, grading, and growth rooted in relationships.

This episode is a crucial listen if you are a teacher who is weary of the grading rat-race. Enjoy!

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81. Lauren Piraro and Intentionally Disruptive Praxis

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 17:00:59 GMT

Heyyyyy, Patrons!

It's probably too early to think about this, but one of the benefits of your patronage is that you get early or exclusive access to content! Lauren Piraro is a dynamic early-service high school history teacher in the Bay area, and creator of the Teach to Blossom Instagram content platform. She and Gerardo sit and discuss her planning process, commitment to equity and cultural responsiveness, and the importance of building community among educators and those we serve. This episode will be officially released in a couple of weeks, as teachers plan for the next semester.

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Back in the Day

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 20:27:00 GMT

We remember it like it was yesterday. Winter 2016. Sitting in the TooDope Studio, wondering if we were gonna really do this, wondering if anyone really wanted to hear us talk. This was the old mic 🎤 and recorded on Audacity...how far we've come.

Fun historical artifact.

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