The Teacher's Forum
Welcome to "The Teacher's Forum" hosted by David Harris, a veteran educator with 32 years of experience in private, public, and charter schools. This podcast is your platform to hear the voices of educators from the United States and around the world, with a special focus on educators of color, who are often overlooked in crucial education discussions today. Join us as we dive into important topics, and experiences of K-12 educators, and get a chance to hear from David’s former students, as they share their stories, insights, and experiences. Be sure to tune in and let's celebrate the dedication and excellence of educators together!
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- Update frequency
- every 18 days
- Average duration
- 50 minutes
- Episodes
- 34
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Challenging the Narrative: Ismail Khalidi on Storytelling and the Palestinian Perspective
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In this episode of The Teacher’s Forum, David reconnects with his former student, award-winning playwright and…
Rooted in Resilience (Part II): Dr. Rodney Glasgow on Reclaiming, Resisting, and Reimagining the Legacy of POCC and SDLC
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In Part II of this compelling Pride Month conversation, David continues his interview with Dr. Rodney Glasgow,…
Rooted in Resilience (Part I): Dr. Rodney Glasgow on Pride, Purpose, and the Power of Living Authentically
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In Part I of this powerful Pride Month conversation, David speaks with Dr. Rodney Glasgow, a prominent educato…
A Legacy in Every Note: How Michael and Lana Manson Are Transforming Lives Through the Musical Arts Institute
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In this episode of The Teacher’s Forum, David speaks with Michael and Lana Manson, founders of the Musical Art…
Bars, Beats, and Building Futures: David Spellmon on Hip-Hop and Education
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In this episode of The Teachers Forum, David interviews David Spellmon, a behavior specialist who integrates h…
The Fight for Asian American Studies in Schools: A Conversation with Freda Lin
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In this episode of the Teachers Forum, host David Harris speaks with Freda Lin, co-director of the YURI Educat…
Politics, Policy, and Public Schools: A Conversation with Michael Lamb
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In this episode of the Teachers Forum, host David Harris interviews former student Michael Lamb, who shares hi…
Teaching, Identity, and Justice: Abeer Ramadan-Shinnawi on Equity in Education
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In this episode of the Teachers Forum, David Harris interviews Abeer Ramadan- Shinnawi, a Palestinian-American…
Dr. Charles Branham on Black History: Brilliance, Resistance, and Agency
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In this episode of the Teachers Forum, David sits down with esteemed educator and historian, Dr. Charles Branh…
The Power of Art: J. Stacy Utley on Storytelling, Public Spaces, and Representation
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In this episode of the Teachers Forum podcast, host David Harris interviews J. Stacy Utley, a critically accla…
A Note to Self: Adrian Gordon’s Journey as a Black Composer in Classical Music
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In this episode of the Teachers Forum, host David Harris interviews Adrian Gordon, a distinguished music educa…
The Post-Pandemic Classroom: Addressing Mental Health, Social Media, and Critical Race Theory in the Digital Age
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In this episode of the Teachers Forum, host David Harris engages in a deep discussion with educators Melanee D…
A New Path in Education: The Rise of Black Homeschooling
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In this episode of the Teachers Forum, LaQuinda Johnson shares her transformative journey in education, from h…
ENCORE PRESENTATION: Safe Spaces & Resilient Voices – The Legacy of the People of Color Conference
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This is a rebroadcast of one of the most popular episodes from last season, timed to coincide with this week’s…
Restoring Truth: Teaching the Untold Histories of Racial Injustice
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In this episode of the Teachers Forum, David engages with three distinguished educators—Sara Rich Merlo, Jamie…
Empowering Latino Voices: A Conversation with Sofia Gonzalez
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In this episode of the Teachers Forum, David welcomes Sofia Gonzalez, a passionate educator and advocate for t…
The Educational Experiences of Black and Latino Boys with Dr. Roderick Carey
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In this episode of The Teacher's Forum, David is joined by Dr. Roderick Carey from the University of Delaware …
James Baldwin at 100: Teaching Race, Identity, and the Power of Truth
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In this special episode in honor of James Baldwin's 100th birthday we are joined by two distinguished educator…
The Teacher's Forum Season 2 Trailer
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Join host David Harris for Season 2 of *The Teacher’s Forum* podcast, premiering on September 3, 2024. Buildin…
Eureka Moments: Sam Bright on the Challenges and Triumphs of Urban Teaching
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In this engaging and final episode of Season I of The Teacher's Forum, David sits down with his former student…