Educate U.S.

Stacey and Nick reflect on the recent VP debate and talk about the risks social media poses to having informed conversations.  Be sure to check out the links below to be more informed on the truth be…

Did you know the origins of modern standardized testing informs voter education? Nick and Stacey dive into the voting and how to become a knowledgeable voter.

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Nick and Stacey reflect on the anniversary of 9/11 last week, honoring the memory of those lost and reflecting on the enduring impact still felt across this country from the tragic events of that day…

Joining us in this episode to look at the world of education policy is Seth Rau, Director of Government Affairs at Cartwheel. A veteran of the ed policy landscape, Seth has dedicated his career to en…

Our guest in today's episode is Dr. Catherine Pearlman, a licensed social worker, author and speaker in the area of children & digital devices. In this episode, Dr. Pearlman shares tips on how parent…

Our guest is Allison Felsenthal, who shares with Stacey & Nick her inspiring journey of how she got into the world of fitness & health, revealing how working out isn't just about the body, but involv…

Dr. Maria Murray is the CEO & President of the Reading League, a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to advance the awareness, understanding, and use of evidence-aligned reading instruction.…

In this episode, we dive deep into the issue of maternal health, with a special focus on the alarming disparities faced by Black women in the U.S. Joining us to break this down is Mariekarl Vilceus-T…

Ariel Taylor Smith, Senior Director of the National Parents Union Policy & Action Center, returns to discuss the state of education in the U.S.  We delve into the growing literacy crisis, examine the…

EdLoc, led by educators of color, envisions a future where barriers in education, healthcare, and immigration are tackled to create equal opportunities for young people of color. Angelica Solis-Monte…

Literacy encompasses more than just the basic ABCs. In this episode, we unpack the definition of literacy in an ever-changing world, as Dr. Kara Hollins joined the program, to discuss how to nurture …

Nick, Stacey & Patrice welcome in Dr. Anisha I. Jogee, to discuss her work exploring the profound influence of cultural background on education, the fostering of social-emotional well-being for stude…

UNC School of Law professor, and friend of the pod, Osamudia James returns to chat with Patrice & Stacey about DEI, recent Supreme Court decisions, school choice & more, in a conversation you won't w…

In this episode, Nick, Stacey & Patrice look back at the past year of 'Educate U.S.' as they reach the one year anniversary of their show.

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Our guest this week is Lori Heisler, who has been in education for over 20 years, as a teacher, a Dean, and an Asst. Principal. She is currently a coach and consultant, who specializes in creating mo…

From efforts to defund public schools to a new bill allowing religious figures to work in public schools, Florida continues to make headlines with their education laws. To make sense of all this, we …

Friend of the pod, Akil Bello, returns to chat about the current realities in college admissions and higher education. Akil is the Senior Director of Advocacy & Advancement at FairTest, a consultant …

Nick & Patrice are joined by Kim Parker, Director of Social trends research at the Pew Research Center. Kim breaks down the recent data that Pew has collected on America’s teachers. Kim oversees rese…

The crew is reunited as Patrice returns from vacation, and they share and discuss recent articles and media clips focused around DEI and education laws (by state).  

Here are the articles and full cli…