6 episodes
Teach the Babies w/ Dr. David J. Johns Thomas Cunningham & Dr. David J. Johns
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5.0 • 70 Ratings
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On the first season of Teach the Babies with Dr. David J. Johns, we’re examining the impact of one arguably among the most consequential Supreme Court cases, Brown vs the Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas. As we acknowledge the 70th anniversary of the first Brown decision we’re still grappling with questions about the effects and impact of Brown.
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Navigating The Color Line
Becky Pringle is an educator with more than thirty years of classroom experience. In 2020, she was duly elected president of the National Education Association, the nation’s largest labor union. This episode explores the responsibilities that teachers and leaders have for improving schools and defending democracy, the power and importance of labor unions, and the responsibility that caring and concerned adults have for supporting students and schools.
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The Legacy of Reverend & Linda Brown
Nancy Hanks of the Management Center joins the pod to discuss building, bonding, and boundary setting as necessary for all educators to #ProtectTheBabies. In addition to offering commentary on the recently fired attention-seeking educator, this episode explores the legacy of Reverend Oliver and Linda Brown and the toll that being a race warrior, challenging segregation, and upending white supremacy can exact on Black educators and Black families.
Having gone from a life of poverty on the west side of Chicago to becoming a Harvard graduate, Nancy Hanks knows firsthand that one's circumstances do not predetermine one's future. As a teacher, principal, and systems leader, she has led both the development of technical systems and the cultivation of values and beliefs necessary to hold all students and adults to high expectations and provide them the support they need to meet that high bar. She shares lessons learned throughout her #TeachTheBabies journey. -
I Lived Through Brown (pt2)
Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Freeman Hrabowski, former president of The University of Maryland, Baltimore County. This episode explores the extension of Brown's legacy by serving within the higher education administration, the power of praying, the literacy of Black mothers and mother figures, and the brilliance of our babies.
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I Lived Through Brown (pt 1)
Dr. Freeman Hrabowski is your favorite university leader. He served as President of The University of Maryland, Baltimore County, from 1992 to 2022. This episode explores what it’s like to have lived through the Brown decision, marched and been jailed at the invitation of Dr. King, and extended the legacy of Brown by serving within the higher education administration.
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Teach-The-Babies-Series-Intro
In the series opener, Dr. David J. Johns sets the stage for the upcoming season with a look back at the historical context of the Brown v. Board decision that transformed education in our country. In addition to important background, the episode offers three vignettes about pivotal figures in the struggles for educational access, equity, and opportunity in the "land of the free".
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Dr. David J. Johns’ reflection on the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education invites us to consider the well-being of our children, highlighting a profound communal responsibility. He draws on African traditions where the well-being of the next generation is paramount, urging us to shift our focus from individualistic concerns to collective ones. This perspective challenges us to reflect on the state of our schools and communities, pushing us to confront systemic injustices that affect our children, particularly those who are marginalized.
Johns’ call to ask, “How are the children?” instead of “How are you?” underscores the interconnectedness of our society’s future and the current state of our educational and social systems. This question compels us to evaluate the equity and justice within our institutions, ensuring that our actions align with our professed values. By centering our concern on the youngest and most vulnerable, we are encouraged to create a nurturing environment that supports their development and well-being, ultimately shaping a more just and equitable society.
Teach the Babies!!
An excellent listen, and Dr. Johns doesn’t disappoint! We have to remember to teach the babies, and that includes us.
Teach The Babies! (literally)
Excited to be in class with Dr. Johns. This level of teaching is needed at a time such as this. Let’s learn. Let’s gather. Let’s get free. 🤓