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K-12 Public Education Insights: Empowering Parents of Color Trends, Tacticts, and Topics That Impact POCAuthor: Kim J. Fields
Raising kids can be tough! I know because Ive been a single mom who raised two kids on my own. And when they get in the K-12 public education system, learning the ins and outs of that system can get you all tangled up, especially when youre a parent of color (POC). You need to be aware of the current trends, tactics, and topics, as well as the necessary resources to navigate within the system. Thats what the K-12 Public Education Insights: Empowering Parents of Color podcast is all about providing you with tools, information, and practical actions to help you and your children succeed within the complexities of K-12 public education. Language: en-us Genres: Education, Kids & Family, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 176: Why Schools Undervalue Writing And How Parents Can Help
Episode 176
Tuesday, 5 May, 2026
"Send me a Text Message!"Writing is the most overlooked literacy tool in K-12 education, and it might be the fastest way to help your child become a stronger reader. In this episode, I’m unpacking why writing instruction matters so much, especially for families navigating public school systems where priorities often follow testing and time constraints. If your child can read the words but struggles to explain what they mean, writing may be the bridge that finally makes comprehension click.I dig into the research behind the reciprocal relationship between reading and writing. Writing forces kids to slow down, think critically, and make meaning through predictions, inferences, and conclusions. It also reinforces the core components of literacy development, such as phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and reading comprehension, while helping students turn oral language into clear written communication. Writing is not just for English class; it belongs in science, social studies, and math because every subject requires students to organize ideas and convey information.I also discuss why so many students enjoy writing less over time and why daily writing habits are fading, and then explore practical ways to rebuild motivation. You’ll hear how song lyrics can become a surprisingly effective gateway into reading and writing, plus simple at-home strategies like setting up a small writing center with inviting supplies, giving your child a personal journal, creating projects tied to their lived experiences, and displaying their work to grow confidence.Subscribe for weekly K-12 public education insights, share this with a parent who needs it, and leave a review so more families can find the show. What’s one small writing habit you can start at home this week? Love my show? Consider being a regular subscriber! Just go to https://tinyurl.com/podcastsupport. Support the show Thanks for listening! For more information about the show, episodes, and ways to support, check out these websites: https://k12educationinsights.buzzsprout.com or https: //www.liberationthrougheducation.com/podcast Subscribe on Buzzsprout to receive a shout out on an upcoming episodeYou can also support me with ratings, kind words of encouragement, and by sharing this podcast with friends and familyContact me with any specific questions you have at: kim@liberationthrougheducation.com
