52 min
Literacy Change-makers: Transforming Adversity into Advocacy "Literacy Leadership" The Learning Ally Podcast with Dr. Terrie Noland, CALP
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In this episode, the co-hosts are joined by Ameer Baraka, an award-winning actor, author, dyslexia advocate, youth mentor, and prison coach. Baraka shares his inspiring journey of being a dyslexic who learnt to read as an adult due to his dyslexia not being diagnosed during his childhood. He highlights his descent into a criminal life and his eventual rise to success through education. Having benefited from mentors who encouraged him and believed in his potential, Baraka highlights the importance of mentorship and the need for early dyslexia screening and remediation. Baraka uses his life story to inspire others and advocates for literacy as a way of combating the high incarceration rates.
Visit LearningAlly.org to find out more about how you can unlock student potential through our equitable literacy solutions.
Key Points:
00:04 Introduction and Welcome
01:24 Introducing the Guest: Ameer Baraka
02:42 Ameer's Early Life and Struggles
04:55 Ameer's Journey into Crime and Drug Addiction
08:42 Ameer's Incarceration and Self-Realization
09:17 Ameer's Path to Literacy and Self-Improvement
14:32 Ameer's Advocacy for Early Dyslexia Screening
19:48 Ameer's Role in the First Step Act
23:30 Ameer's Views on Education and Society
27:04 Experiencing the System: Personal Insights
27:18 The State of Education: A Critical Look
29:12 The Power of Mentorship: Personal Stories
32:06 The Impact of Incarceration: A Discussion
37:22 The Power of Literacy: A Personal Journey
42:22 The Future of Literacy: A Vision
44:28 The Power of Storytelling: A Personal Mission
46:57 The Role of Literacy in Society: A Discussion
49:32 The Power of Literacy: A Call to Action
50:47 Conclusion: The Journey Ahead
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In this episode, the co-hosts are joined by Ameer Baraka, an award-winning actor, author, dyslexia advocate, youth mentor, and prison coach. Baraka shares his inspiring journey of being a dyslexic who learnt to read as an adult due to his dyslexia not being diagnosed during his childhood. He highlights his descent into a criminal life and his eventual rise to success through education. Having benefited from mentors who encouraged him and believed in his potential, Baraka highlights the importance of mentorship and the need for early dyslexia screening and remediation. Baraka uses his life story to inspire others and advocates for literacy as a way of combating the high incarceration rates.
Visit LearningAlly.org to find out more about how you can unlock student potential through our equitable literacy solutions.
Key Points:
00:04 Introduction and Welcome
01:24 Introducing the Guest: Ameer Baraka
02:42 Ameer's Early Life and Struggles
04:55 Ameer's Journey into Crime and Drug Addiction
08:42 Ameer's Incarceration and Self-Realization
09:17 Ameer's Path to Literacy and Self-Improvement
14:32 Ameer's Advocacy for Early Dyslexia Screening
19:48 Ameer's Role in the First Step Act
23:30 Ameer's Views on Education and Society
27:04 Experiencing the System: Personal Insights
27:18 The State of Education: A Critical Look
29:12 The Power of Mentorship: Personal Stories
32:06 The Impact of Incarceration: A Discussion
37:22 The Power of Literacy: A Personal Journey
42:22 The Future of Literacy: A Vision
44:28 The Power of Storytelling: A Personal Mission
46:57 The Role of Literacy in Society: A Discussion
49:32 The Power of Literacy: A Call to Action
50:47 Conclusion: The Journey Ahead
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52 min