The Evolving Education Project
This podcast centers the educational joys, interests, passions, and inquiries of communities of Color. We make discussions and knowledge around the education of people of Color more accessible to families and all educators, and more inclusive to teachers, non-traditional educators, and to a variety of educational spaces. Check out our website to find out more! evolvingeducationproject.com
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 61 minutes
- Episodes
- 35
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
S2:E35 The Gathering of Educators - Part 1 of “Being and Becoming Asian in Educational Contexts, Communities, and Families”
Summary Dr. Tairan Qui joins me as co-host for this conversation that explores the personal and professional experiences of educators, Laura Ouk and Amy Okimoto, focusing on their cultu…
S2:E34 More Work! Black Boys Read Too, Inc. - Part 4 of "Black Boy Masculinities, Play, Literacies, and Black Male Teachers"
Summary
In this conversation, Tiffany Nyachae and Ruqayyah Simmons discuss the importance of literacy among Black boys and the initiatives taken through the nonprofit organization Black…
S2:E33 The Non-Profit Work of Black Men Teach - Part 3 of "Black Boy Masculinities, Play, Literacies, and Black Male Teachers"
Summary
For this episode, I am in conversation with fellows, Chris Hosey and Kaiyre Lewis, and Executive Director, Markus Flynn of the Minnesota-based organization, Black Men Teach, to e…
S2:E32 Book Interview - Part 2 of "Black Boy Masculinities, Play, Literacies, and Black Male Teachers" Series
Summary
For this episode, I am in conversation with Dr. Nathaniel Bryan, author of the book, Toward a BlackBoyCrit Pedagogy: Black Boys, Male Teachers, and Early Childhood Classroom Pra…
S2:E31 The Gathering - Part 1 of "Black Boy Masculinities, Play, Literacies, and Black Male Teachers" Series
Summary
In our conversation, Richie Wills and Dr. Joseph Derrick Nelson explore themes of Black boyhood, diverse masculinities, and the role of Black male teachers (and other educators) …
S2:E30 Behind the Podcast: Processes, Intentions, and the Fabulously Unexpected
Summary
For this episode, Dr. Josephine Pham of the Mai Pedagogy Project interviews Dr. Tiffany M. Nyachae about the Evolving Education Project, its origins, and the importance of creati…
S2:E29 The Work! The Police Free LAUSD Coalition - Part 3 of "Youth Resistance: Unsettling the 'Good' Citizen" Series
Summary
In this episode, we are in conversation with youth leaders, Jeremiah Salazar and Joelle Hennington-Jeffries, and staff member, Joseph Williams of the Police Free LAUSD Coalition …
S2:E28 The Gathering of Book Contributors - Part 2 of "Youth Resistance: Unsettling the 'Good' Citizen" Series
Summary
For this episode, I am in conversation with Dr. Ariana Denise Brazier, Diana Gamez, Professor Damien M. Sojoyner, and Luma Hasan; four of the book contributors inThe Promise of Y…
S2:E27 Book Editors Interview - Part 1 of "Youth Resistance: Unsettling the 'Good' Citizen" Series
Summary
For this episode, I am in conversation with Drs. Kevin L. Clay and Kevin Lawrence Henry Jr., editors of the book, The Promise of Youth Anti-Citizenship: Race and Revolt in Educat…
E2:E26 Interlude: Should We Abandon the Term "People of Color" as an Identifier?
Summary
Dr. Tiffany M. Nyachae and Dr. Ruth M. López question the utility of the identifier “People of Color” and whether we should abandon it as a term of unspoken solidarity and polit…
S2:E25 The Work of Migizi - Part 3 of "Honoring Communities' of Color Knowledges and Cultural Practices" Series
Summary
In this episode, we showcase the work of Migizi, an Indigenous youth-serving organization based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Tiffany Nyachae is in conversation with Migizi youth wo…
S2:E24 Book Interview - Part 2 of "Honoring Communities' of Color Knowledges and Cultural Practices" Series
In this episode, I interview Dr. Wayne Au and Dr. Dolores Calderón, two of the three authors of the award-winning book and inspiration for the series, Reclaiming the Multicultural Roots…
S2:E23 A Gathering on Reservation Dogs (TV Series Review) - Part 1 of "Honoring Communities' of Color Knowledges and Cultural Practices" Series
Summary
In this conversation, Tiffany Nyachae, Joaquin Muñoz, and Hollie Anderson Kulago discuss the significance of the show Reservation Dogs in representing Indigenous stories and exp…
S2:E22 The Work of Hunger Strikers - Part 3 of "And the Struggle Continues" Series
Summary
This episode and series is inspired by Dr. David O. Stovall’s book, Born Out of Struggle: Critical Race Theory, School Creation, and the Politics of Interruption. Dr. Tiffany M.…
S2:E21 Book Interview - Part 2 of "And the Struggle Continues" Series
In this episode, Dr. Aja D. Reynolds joins me as co-host in our interview with Dr. David O. Stovall about his critical book and inspiration for this series, Born Out of Struggle: Critic…
S2:E20 The Gathering of Scholar-Activists - Part 1 of "And the Struggle Continues" Series
Summary
In this conversation, Dr. Tiffany M. Nyachae engages with Dr. Erica R. Davila, Dr. Aja D. Reynolds, and Dr. Asif Wilson to discuss their experiences and perspectives on activism,…
S2:E19 Interlude - Some thoughts on Reading Instruction, Literacy, and the Science of Reading
In this episode, Dr. Tiffany M. Nyachae discusses the complexities of reading instruction, emphasizing the need to center the experiences and needs of Students of Color. She critiques b…
S2:E18 Veteran Teacher Work, Histories, and Dreams - Part 3.3 of "Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy Now!: The Brilliance and Joy of Students of Color"
This episode is inspired by Dr. Gholdy Muhammad’s best-selling book, Cultivating Genius: An Equity Model for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy as well as her second book, …
S2:E17 Reflecting on Teacher Work and Being - Part 3.2 of "Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy Now!: The Brilliance and Joy of Students of Color"
This episode is inspired by Dr. Gholdy Muhammad’s best-selling book, Cultivating Genius: An Equity Model for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy as well as her second book, …
S2:E16 The Work of Teachers - Part 3.1 of "Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy Now!: The Brilliance and Joy of Students of Color"
This episode is inspired by Dr. Gholdy Muhammad’s best-selling book, Cultivating Genius: An Equity Model for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy as well as her second book, …