Educate U.S.

Patrice and Stacey welcome in Joneé Billy, a dynamic social impact leader, who shares her powerful journey and transformative work she does at Power Play NYC. Discover how sports catalyze leadership,…

So, we were supposed to talk about the Department of Education. But, you know how it goes... Patrice and Stacey got sidetracked (in the best way!) by the fascinating, wild, 'Holy Wars' happening in O…

Elisa Padilla, founder of 'Kick It By EP', joined Patrice & Stacey to share her journey of turning personal loss, into a platform for authentic storytelling. She discusses normalizing grief, inspire…

Stacey & Patrice welcome UNC-Greensboro Sociology Chair & noted author, Dr. Steven Cureton, for a thought-provoking conversation on the social construction of race and masculinity. We examine how so…

President and CEO of the Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey, Mariekarl Vilceus-Talty re-joins the podcast for a conversation with Stacey on today's critical health batt…

In a world that feels increasingly divided, how do we rebuild trust and create meaningful change? In this episode, Stacey talks with Reginald "Reggie" Richardson, a veteran educator & social justice …

In this episode, Stacey is joined by Dr. Keith D. Dorsey, managing partner at Boyden, to discuss the significance of diversity on boards. Dr. Dorsey shares insights from his experience as a board ad…

Higher education is facing a connectivity crunch as student enrollment rebounds. In this episode, Nick & Stacey explores how "smart campus" solutions can address this challenge by welcoming Scott Dro…

They're signed, sealed, and delivered, but what do they really mean for education? Nick & Stacey dive into the latest executive orders by President Trump, examining their potential impact on the worl…

Parents Defending Education (PDE) raised alarms about DOJ spending on school DEI initiatives. Stacey & Nick dive deep on their narrative, explain why these investments are essential, and consider ot…

Stacey and Nick look back on the major themes of the show in 2024, and share some clips from some of their favorite interviews on the pod. Happy New Year everyone!

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The battle over school vouchers rages on, shaping the future of education in America. Stacey sits down with Jennifer Berkshire, co-author of The Education Wars and creator of the 'Have You Heard' pod…

Nick and Stacey start off by sharing their recent experiences in their respective parent teacher conferences, while Nick wonders why we academically push our students, while emotionally stunting them…

Is school choice the solution to educational inequality? Or does it exacerbate existing disparities?  Seth Rao, a seasoned education policy expert, joins us to unravel the intricacies of school choic…

In this episode, Stacey is joined by Ron Rapatalo, a leader in social impact hiring for over 20 years. Ron began his career in search operations, transitioned to leading recruitment & admissions effo…

Stacey and Nick try to make sense of former WWE CEO Linda McMahon being appointed to lead the Department of Education, plus, a look at Texas Board of Education approving public schools have Bible ver…

Stacey and Nick react to President-elect Donald Trump's vision for the Department of Education, plus, Stacey makes sense of the recent success of her Philadelphia Eagles.

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The election is over, but the questions remain. Nick and Stacey, along with special guest Dr. Damary Bonilla-Rodriguez, dive into the biggest questions facing our nation.

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Nick & Stacey welcome in Yalitza Vasquez a seasoned educator and Deputy Superintendent, to the pod for a conversation on for supporting English Language Learners. Yalitza shares her personal journey,…

Join us for an insightful conversation with Latayvia Brown, a renowned entrepreneur and author of the bestselling books "The Ultimate Emotional Intelligence Digital Workbook" and "Unveiling the Singl…