 |
Teaching for the Culture ® Network
Teaching for the Culture is a movement to spark positive change within our education system. We amplify the voices of our students, parents, educators, and support staff. With an intentional focus in the Tampa Bay area, we provide a wide range of education advocacy and activism. Language: en Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
Listen Now...
Diversi-TEA & Equi-TEA in Education - 1/18/26
Sunday, 18 January, 2026
New year, new goals, and a renewed commitment to equity. In this episode of Diversi-TEA & Equi-TEA in Education, April and Denise tackle the transition into the second semester and the collective responsibility we share in nurturing the "whole child." What’s Inside: Back-to-School Basics: Why consistency, school supplies, and uniforms matter more than you think. The Social Climate: Addressing the impact of immigration policies and post-COVID recovery on student mental health. History in Motion: Preparing for the MLK Day Parade and the importance of teaching history as a "living thing." Parenting Power: How to build a home library and stay engaged with upcoming school assessments. Key Takeaway: "Education will always be at the forefront for our children. We have a responsibility to keep them at the center of every conversation and ensure schools remain a place for learning and growth." Chapters: 00:00 Welcome & New Year Reflections 08:14 Re-establishing School Procedures 12:15 The Impact of Immigration on Children 21:12 MLK Day Parade & Community Engagement 31:02 Upcoming Assessments & Online Resources 48:10 The Role of the Community and Churches Chapters (00:01:15) - Diversity and Equity in Education(00:02:08) - SV2: Consistency and Momentum(00:05:51) - Cold weather tips for students, parents(00:09:35) - Adults on campus: Structure(00:12:04) - Immigration Enforcement and How It Affects Children(00:16:32) - On the Future of Immigrant Kids(00:19:55) - Come, Come, Little Children!(00:21:04) - Martin Luther King Jr. Parade(00:25:28) - Why Martin Luther King Day Still Matters(00:29:06) - Hillsborough County School District Parent Message(00:32:55) - Important tests coming up for kids this year(00:37:06) - Molly Jones on Friendship(00:40:08) - Sunshine Education Coalition 28 Days of Dismal Education(00:45:04) - Florida Public Schools Speak Out on the Hope Schools(00:51:19) - Ways of Education in the Church(00:57:07) - Diversity and Equity in Education
