Educational Equity Emancipation
“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.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 23 minutes
- Episodes
- 153
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Episode 111: Curriculum Concerns: Analyzing Project 2025's Proposed Changes
Dr. Almitra Berry analyzes the curriculum changes proposed in Project 2025, a conservative plan to reshape education. She discusses the impact of narrowing the curriculum, whitewashing …
Episode 110: Elevating New Voices: An Unfiltered Conversation on Educational Inequity
In this special extended interview, Dr. Almitra Berry sits down with Mark Norwood to dive deeper into his personal experiences and perspectives on educational inequity. They discuss the…
Episode 109: An Equity Warrior's Journey: Mark Norwood Shares His Fight for Educational Justice
In this episode, Dr. Amitra Berry introduces Mark Norwood, an equity warrior who shares his personal journey and fight for educational equity. Mark recounts experiences with inequity, f…
Episode 108: The Devastating Impact of Eliminating the Department of Education
In this episode, Dr. Almitra Berry explores the potential consequences of eliminating the Department of Education as proposed in Project 2025. She highlights the importance of federal e…
Episode 107: Project 2025: A Seismic Shift in American Education?
In this episode of the 3E Podcast, Dr. Almitra Berry discusses Project 2025, a conservative policy blueprint that aims to dramatically overhaul the US education system. Berry highlights…
Episode 106: Debunking the Myth of the 'Golden Age' of American Education
In this episode of our podcast, Dr. Almitra Berry delves into the concept of the "golden age" of American K-12 education, questioning its existence for all students. The discussion cent…
Episode 105: Cultivating Active Citizens: Strategies for Teaching Civic Education in a Changing Landscape
This episode of the 3E Podcast discusses the importance of civic education for democracy and empowering students. Host Dr. Almitra Berry emphasizes strategies like critical thinking, me…
Episode 104: Pat Your Weave and Get a Psych Eval as a Bonus
This episode focuses on culturally responsive teaching. Dr. Berry tells a story showing how a teacher's lack of cultural knowledge led to misunderstanding a student. She stresses the ne…
Episode 103: What Would Frederick Douglass Say?
This episode discusses Frederick Douglass' 1852 speech criticizing American hypocrisy on Independence Day while slavery still existed. Dr. Berry reinterprets Douglass' words to draw par…
Episode 102: The Thin Line: Educational Equity and the 10 Commandments in Public Schools
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 educat…
Episode 101: The History and Significance of Juneteenth
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…
Episode 100: Elevating Global Voices for Educational Equity
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,…
Episode 99: Honoring All Who Served: The True History of Memorial Day
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 fi…
Episode 98: Student Protests about Gaza
Practical advice, resources, plans, and techniques to create effective solutions for changing schools. Highlights the significance of unwavering dedication and resistance against the in…
Episode 97: The DEI Hangover
Episode 96: Overcoming Challenges in Charter Schools with Brian Whitley
Join Dr. Almitra Berry and guest Brian Whitley on the 3E Podcast as they delve into the challenges faced by charter schools in the US. From student accountability to budget constraints,…
Episode 95: Taking a Stand for Educational Equity: Analyzing Candidates' Positions and Calls to Action
This episode discusses threats to equitable education from political candidates and encourages listeners to take action to support educational equity through voting, advocacy, and suppo…
Episode 94: Tackling Educational Inequalities Head-On!
Dive deep into the pressing issue of teacher turnover, focusing on North Carolina as a case study. From dwindling resources to stifled free speech, the challenges facing educators are i…
Episode 93: Empowering Equitable Education: A Conversation with Shauna Wells
3E Podcast with host Dr. Almitra Berry and special guest Shauna Wells as they discuss equitable education. Discover the importance of valuing the brilliance of Black children and promot…
Episode 92: Breaking the Silence: Confronting Racial Discrimination in Schools
🎙️ Welcome, Equity Warriors! Dive into the heart of educational equity on "Educational Equity for Emancipation," where we illuminate the journey towards fairness in our schools. Join us…