105 episodes
Educational Equity Emancipation Dr. Almitra L. Berry
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5.0 • 13 Ratings
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“We have to do better”… That’s Dr. Almitra Berry’s heart-felt answer when asked about educating children from diverse cultural and language backgrounds.
Dr. Berry has a strong message for educators and school system leaders who don’t understand that cultural differences can profoundly affect the quality of education these children experience…
“You have children with failing test scores. You have teachers who want to teach but aren’t given the freedom or allowed to use the tools and strategies they need. You have teachers leaving the profession in droves.
And you have tax-paying parents who are very dissatisfied with their children’s education but don’t know how to effect change.”
In other words, our education system has a crisis on its hands. And this crisis affects all of us, not just teachers and those in the educational establishment.
It’s a crisis we must address if we’re going to have an exceptional nation with school systems free of systemic oppression.
We need to take it to heart. We need to act on Dr. Berry’s message. It’s a message she’s deeply passionate about.
As an educator, speaker, and author, she focuses on the education of the most historically marginalized: culturally and linguistically diverse learners.
She has worked diligently for over 30 years to help marginalized learners, learners of color, of linguistic and cultural diversity in low-wealth urban school districts, experience higher academic achievements.
Dr. Berry is on a mission. A mission bigger than herself. A mission to change the conversation happening around the topics of education, equity, and intellectual emancipation for culturally and linguistically diverse learners.
But she can’t do it alone. So she’s looking for leaders to join her. Is that you?
If you’re nodding your head and saying “Yes!” as you read this, we invite you to subscribe and listen to The Educational Equity, Emancipation Podcast.
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Episode 103: What Would Frederick Douglass Say?
Send us a Text Message.This episode discusses Frederick Douglass' 1852 speech criticizing American hypocrisy on Independence Day while slavery still existed. Dr. Berry reinterprets Douglass' words to draw parallels to modern educational inequities such as lack of resources during remote learning and achievement gaps faced by students of color. It calls for systemic policy changes and community involvement to ensure equitable, high-quality education for all children.Support the Show.Join our c...
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Episode 102: The Thin Line: Educational Equity and the 10 Commandments in Public Schools
Send us a Text Message.This episode discusses a new Louisiana law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments. It argues this can marginalize students of other faiths and negatively impact educational equity. Examples are given of how students from minority religions may feel excluded or targeted in such a situation. It concludes that equitable schools should respect all students' beliefs while remaining neutral on religion.Subscribe to our Patreon channel for exclusive content! ...
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Episode 101: The History and Significance of Juneteenth
Send us a Text Message.Dr. Almitra Berry discusses the history of Juneteenth and its ongoing significance in America. She explains why news of emancipation was delayed in reaching enslaved people in Texas and highlights ongoing resistance to full emancipation. Dr. Berry also explores the complex history of slavery in other western states and its impact today. Listeners learn about the importance of understanding "hard history" and celebrating Juneteenth to continue advancing racial justice an...
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Episode 100: Elevating Global Voices for Educational Equity
Send us a Text Message.Hear from educators around the world who are standing up for marginalized students. Also, find out how you can get involved and support this important work through subscribing, sharing, and contributing financially each month. Tune in to be inspired and learn practical strategies for transforming schools so every child thrives.Subscribe to our Patreon channel for exclusive content! Just go to patreon.com/3EPodcast. Thanks!Support the Show.Join our community. Go to bit.l...
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Episode 99: Honoring All Who Served: The True History of Memorial Day
Send us a Text Message.It demonstrates how crucial it is to acknowledge and pay tribute to these unsung heroes in order to promote a more inclusive understanding of the real cost of freedom and the ongoing fight for justice and equality.Support the Show.Join our community. Go to bit.ly/3EPSubs and sign up for our bi-weekly newsletter and exclusive content.
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Episode 98: Student Protests about Gaza
Send us a Text Message.Practical advice, resources, plans, and techniques to create effective solutions for changing schools. Highlights the significance of unwavering dedication and resistance against the injustices meted out to students who are at risk. Support the Show.Join our community. Go to bit.ly/3EPSubs and sign up for our bi-weekly newsletter and exclusive content.
Customer Reviews
Much needed voice on equity in schools!
Dr. Berry and her podcast are a gift to the equity in education movement. She keeps her listeners informed and motivated to keep fighting the good fight for our kids. If you care about children from marginalized backgrounds being nurtured and treated with compassion at school, you NEED to listen to this podcast!
5 Star
Thank you so much for a super podcast.Our educational system is broken. It’s a crisis that has to be addressed if we're to have an exceptional nation with school systems that are free of systemic oppression. It's a message Dr Berry passionately advocates for. This podcast is a must listen to!
Absolutely life-changing!
It’s profound. Dr. Berry focuses her work on equity and educating the historically most marginalized students: culturally and linguistically diverse learners. I find this show to be truly inspiring! I always look forward to each new episode!