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Racially Just Schools is a podcast hosted by Dr. Terrance L. Green. Professor Green will take you on a journey to help you build racially just schools (especially for Black youth), diving deep into topics that people who care about racial justice, like you, can use to build racially just schools. Along the way, we will be having very real and candid conversations with people “doing the work” of transformative racial equity and anti-racism in schools, bringing real-world insight and examples to help you understand how to implement racial justice approaches that are working right now. So, whether you're a seasoned racial justice leader or you're just starting your path to becoming one, this podcast is for you and the people that you’re working in solidarity with. What are you waiting for? Turn up the volume, press play, and together, let’s build racially just schools. www.raciallyjustschools.com

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    • May 18, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Racially Just Schools podcast hosted by Dr. Terrance L. Green is an absolute must-listen for anyone interested in education and wanting to gain a better understanding of our schools. Dr. Green's podcast stands out from the rest because it effectively breaks down complex ideas and concepts surrounding racial injustice in education, providing concrete strategies and approaches for creating racially just schools. The guest experts featured on the podcast are exceptional, offering valuable insights and expertise that make this podcast a valuable resource not only for educators but also for individuals seeking to become more informed about the state of our schools.

    One of the best aspects of The Racially Just Schools podcast is Dr. Green himself. His perspective, energy, and expertise shine through every episode, making him a truly captivating host. His dedication to racial justice work is evident, and his ability to translate research into practical solutions sets this podcast apart. Furthermore, the incredible lineup of guest experts brings diverse perspectives and experiences to the table, ensuring that listeners receive a comprehensive understanding of racial injustice in education.

    It is challenging to find any significant flaws with this podcast as it consistently delivers insightful conversations and meaningful content regarding racial justice in schools. However, if there was one area for improvement, it would be beneficial to have more episodes dedicated specifically to addressing systemic issues within educational institutions and how they perpetuate racial inequalities. While this aspect is touched upon throughout various episodes, having a dedicated segment solely focused on systemic change could further enhance the impact of this podcast.

    In conclusion, The Racially Just Schools podcast is an absolutely amazing resource that provides crucial insights into racial injustice within education while offering practical strategies for creating positive change. Dr. Green's passion shines through in every episode, making it engaging and informative for listeners at all levels of expertise. This podcast is an invaluable tool for educators, scholars, and anyone interested in working towards racial justice in schools. It deserves recognition as a leading source of inspiration and knowledge in this critical field.



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    The 5 Most Dangerous Myths About Equity in 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 25:47


    Please share your questions and/or reactions to this episode with Dr. Green.#59—In this episode, Dr. Green discusses the 5 most dangerous myths about equity in 2025 and how to reframe them. Get my FREE Strategic Resistance Checklist HERE.Grab my FREE e-book "3 Essential Questions Every Equity Team Must Ask: Equity Audits That Make Real Change." Get your copy HERE.I hope you enjoy this episode and join our community at: www.raciallyjustschools.com. When you join the community, I will send you a FREE video on 3 Tips to Make Your Racial JusticeSupport the show

    Navigating School Board Politics: How To Advance Equity in Hostile Climates w/Dr. Carrie Sampson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 29:14


    Please share your questions and/or reactions to this episode with Dr. Green.#58 - Special guest, Dr. Carrie Sampson, associate professor at Arizona State University, joins Dr. Terrance L. Green on the Racially Just Schools Podcast. Terrance and Carrie talk about how school boards might advance equity despite efforts to undermine it, how school boards might build authentic collaborations with communities, families, and youth, and so much more. Get my FREE Strategic Resistance Checklist HERE. Learn more about Dr. Vakil's work HERE.  Grab my FREE e-book "3 Essential Questions Every Equity Team Must Ask: Equity Audits That Make Real Change." Get your copy HERE.I hope you enjoy this episode and join our community at: www.raciallyjustschools.com. When you join the community, I will send you a FREE video on 3 Tips to Make Your Racial JusticeSupport the show

    Al, Equity, And The Role Of Technology In Schools: What You Need To Know

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 30:38


    Please share your questions and/or reactions to this episode with Dr. Green.#57 - Special guest, Dr. Sepehr Vikal, associate professor at Northwestern University, joins Dr. Terrance L. Green on the Racially Just Schools Podcast. Terrance and Sepehr talk about AI in education, it's possibilities and limitations to advance more just and equitable futures, how educators might make more equitable learning environments, and how people working in schools might approach AI in learning. Get my FREE Strategic Resistance Checklist HERE. Learn more about Dr. Vakil's work HERE.  Grab my FREE e-book "3 Essential Questions Every Equity Team Must Ask: Equity Audits That Make Real Change." Get your copy HERE.I hope you enjoy this episode and join our community at: www.raciallyjustschools.com. When you join the community, I will send you a FREE video on 3 Tips to Make Your Racial JusticeRIP DEI with Ruha Benjamin HERESupport the show

    Practical Ways To Recruit and Support Black Teachers w/Dr. Travis Bristol

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 34:50


    Please share your questions and/or reactions to this episode with Dr. Green.#56 - Special guest, Dr. Travis Bristol, associate professor of education at University of California,  joins Dr. Terrance L. Green on the Racially Just Schools Podcast. Terrance and Travis talk about how to recruit and support Black teachers, how to create the conditions for Black teachers to thrive, the Black studies curriculum in California, and so much more.Get my FREE Strategic Resistance Checklist HERE. Learn more about Dr. Bristol's work HERE.  Grab my FREE e-book "3 Essential Questions Every Equity Team Must Ask: Equity Audits That Make Real Change." Get your copy HERE.I hope you enjoy this episode and join our community at: www.raciallyjustschools.com. When you join the community, I will send you a FREE video on 3 Tips to Make Your Racial JusticeSupport the show

    3 Practical Ways To Stay Grounded In Uncertain Education Times

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 20:11


    Please share your questions and/or reactions to this episode with Dr. Green.#55- In this episode,  Dr. Terrance L. Green shares 3 ways to practice groundedness during uncertain education times.  Grab my FREE e-book "3 Essential Questions Every Equity Team Must Ask: Equity Audits That Make Real Change." Get your copy HERE.I hope you enjoy this episode and join our community at: www.raciallyjustschools.com. When you join the community, I will send you a FREE video on 3 Tips to Make Your Racial Justice Work Better.Support the show

    How To Practice Strategic Resistance Despite Efforts To Undermine Equity

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 27:23


    Please share your questions and/or reactions to this episode with Dr. Green.#54- In this episode,  Dr. Terrance L. Green shares 3 ways to practice strategic resistance during times when equity being undermined.  Grab my FREE e-book "3 Essential Questions Every Equity Team Must Ask: Equity Audits That Make Real Change." Get your copy HERE.I hope you enjoy this episode and join our community at: www.raciallyjustschools.com. When you join the community, I will send you a FREE video on 3 Tips to Make Your Racial Justice Work Better.Support the show

    How To Teach Black History During Restrictive Times: 4 Approaches

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 26:40


    Please share your questions and/or reactions to this episode with Dr. Green.#53- In this episode,  Dr. Terrance L. Green shares 4 approaches to teaching Black History during restrictive times.  Grab my FREE e-book "3 Essential Questions Every Equity Team Must Ask: Equity Audits That Make Real Change." Get your copy HERE.I hope you enjoy this episode and join our community at: www.raciallyjustschools.com. When you join the community, I will send you a FREE video on 3 Tips to Make Your Racial Justice Work Better.Support the show

    When Talk Isn't Cheap: How To Make Equity Conversations Really Matter

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 22:51


    Please share your questions and/or reactions to this episode with Dr. Green.#52- In this episode,  Dr. Terrance L. Green shares three pathways and trajectories that conversations for racial justice and equity might take to be fruitful and really matter. Grab my FREE e-book "3 Essential Questions Every Equity Team Must Ask: Equity Audits That Make Real Change." Get your copy HERE.I hope you enjoy this episode and join our community at: www.raciallyjustschools.com. When you join the community, I will send you a FREE video on 3 Tips to Make Your Racial Justice Work Better.Support the show

    What Happens to Equity When It's Under Attack?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 28:57


    Please share your questions and/or reactions to this episode with Dr. Green.#51- In this episode,  Dr. Terrance L. Green shares his new framework on the Mainstream Equity Cycle. Grab my FREE e-book "3 Essential Questions Every Equity Team Must Ask: Equity Audits That Make Real Change." Get your copy HERE.I hope you enjoy this episode and join our community at: www.raciallyjustschools.com. When you join the community, I will send you a FREE video on 3 Tips to Make Your Racial Justice Work Better.Support the show

    How To Be A Reflective Practitioner For Equity & Justice

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 18:43


    Please share your questions and/or reactions to this episode with Dr. Green.#50- In this episode,  Dr. Terrance L. Green shares some practical strategies for how to be a reflective practitioner for equity and justice.  Grab my FREE e-book "3 Essential Questions Every Equity Team Must Ask: Equity Audits That Make Real Change." Get your copy HERE.I hope you enjoy this episode and join our community at: www.raciallyjustschools.com. When you join the community, I will send you a FREE video on 3 Tips to Make Your Racial Justice Work Better.Support the show

    How To Handle Equity Work When It Feels Impossible

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024 20:50


    Please share your questions and/or reactions to this episode with Dr. Green.#49- In this episode,  Dr. Terrance L. Green shares 3 practices for handling times when it feels like racial justice & equity work feels impossible.  Grab my FREE e-book "3 Essential Questions Every Equity Team Must Ask: Equity Audits That Make Real Change." Get your copy HERE.I hope you enjoy this episode and join our community at: www.raciallyjustschools.com. When you join the community, I will send you a FREE video on 3 Tips to Make Your Racial Justice Work Better.Support the showSupport the show

    4 Reasons Why Dismantling The U.S. Department of Education Would Be Disastrous

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 43:00


    Please share your questions and/or reactions to this episode with Dr. Green.#48- In this episode,  Dr. Terrance L. Green shares 4 reasons why dismantling the U.S. Department of Education Would Be Disastrous.  Grab my FREE e-book "3 Essential Questions Every Equity Team Must Ask: Equity Audits That Make Real Change." Get your copy HERE.I hope you enjoy this episode and join our community at: www.raciallyjustschools.com. When you join the community, I will send you a FREE video on 3 Tips to Make Your Racial Justice Work Better.Support the show

    How To Plan For Equity-Focused Instruction: 5 Questions To Ask

    Play Episode Play 34 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 31, 2024 28:01 Transcription Available


    Please share your questions and/or reactions to this episode with Dr. Green.What if the traditional methods of teaching are inherently flawed and perpetuating inequality in our education system? In this episode #47, join Dr. Terrance L. Green, as he discusses the transformative Equity-Responsive Instruction Framework, which is designed to create racially just classrooms. You'll learn why the outdated banking model of education fails to consider students' unique lived experiences. Moving from theory to practice, Dr. Green dives into actionable strategies for planning to enact equity-responsive instruction. He explores five essential questions that educators can use to ensure their lessons are inclusive and reflective of their students' cultural, racial, and community backgrounds. Learn how to make your classroom universally accessible, promote higher-order thinking, and share power with students by co-creating learning goals and norms.This insightful episode provides questions to help educators foster dynamic, equitable learning environments that affirm and engage all students in meaningful ways. Don't miss out on this opportunity to advance your teaching practice and support every learner's journey.Grab my FREE e-book "3 Essential Questions Every Equity Team Must Ask: Equity Audits That Make Real Change." Get your copy HERE.I hope you enjoy this episode and join our community at: www.raciallyjustschools.com. When you join the community, I will send you a FREE video on 3 Tips to Make Your Racial Justice Work Better.Support the Show.

    3 Reasons Why Most Equity Professional Developments Fail

    Play Episode Play 44 sec Highlight Listen Later May 28, 2024 24:47


    Please share your questions and/or reactions to this episode with Dr. Green.#46- In this episode,  Dr. Terrance L. Green shares 3 reasons why most equity PDs fail. He also discusses what you can do tomorrow to make them significantly better and more systemic.  Grab my FREE e-book "3 Essential Questions Every Equity Team Must Ask: Equity Audits That Make Real Change." Get your copy HERE.I hope you enjoy this episode and join our community at: www.raciallyjustschools.com. When you join the community, I will send you a FREE video on 3 Tips to Make Your Racial Justice Work Better.

    How to Identify Your Team's Approach to Racial Justice and Equity

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 17:08


    #45- In this episode,  Dr. Terrance L. Green shares 3 common types of approaches to racial justice and equity work.  Grab my FREE e-book "3 Essential Questions Every Equity Team Must Ask: Equity Audits That Make Real Change." Get your copy HERE.I hope you enjoy this episode and join our community at: www.raciallyjustschools.com. When you join the community, I will send you a FREE video on 3 Tips to Make Your Racial Justice Work Better.

    How To Equitably Support Immigrant Youth in Schools w/Dr. Sophia Rodriguez

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2024 49:23


    #44 - Special guest, Dr. Sophia Rodriguez, associate professor of education,  joins Dr. Terrance L. Green on the Racially Just Schools Podcast. Terrance and Sophia talk about how to support immigrant youth, what educators should know now and do to support immigrant youth, the biggest misconceptions about immigrant youth, and so much more. Learn more about Dr. Rodriguez's work HERE. And follow her on Twitter HERE.  Grab my FREE e-book "3 Essential Questions Every Equity Team Must Ask: Equity Audits That Make Real Change." Get your copy HERE.I hope you enjoy this episode and join our community at: www.raciallyjustschools.com. When you join the community, I will send you a FREE video on 3 Tips to Make Your Racial Justice

    How to Teach Black History All Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2024 24:13


    #43 - In this episode,  Dr. Terrance L. Green shares 4 simple yet important ways to teach Black History All Year. Grab my FREE e-book "3 Essential Questions Every Equity Team Must Ask: Equity Audits That Make Real Change." Get your copy HERE.I hope you enjoy this episode and join our community at: www.raciallyjustschools.com. When you join the community, I will send you a FREE video on 3 Tips to Make Your Racial Justice Work Better.Dr. James Bank's article on Approaches to Multicultural Curriculum Reform is HERE. 

    How To Support and Retain Educators of Color w/Dr. Andrea Terrero Gabbadon

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 51:57


    #42 - Special guest, Dr. Andrea Terrero Gabbadon, professor, professional learning designer and facilitator,  joins Dr. Terrance L. Green on the Racially Just Schools Podcast. Terrance and Adrienne how to support Educators of Color, getting clear on why schools and districts want to hire more Educators of Color, how schools and districts might repair harm they have caused to Educators of Color, and so much more. Learn more about Dr. Gabbdon's work HERE.Grab my FREE e-book "3 Essential Questions Every Equity Team Must Ask: Equity Audits That Make Real Change." Get your copy HERE.I hope you enjoy this episode and join our community at: www.raciallyjustschools.com. When you join the community, I will send you a FREE video on 3 Tips to Make Your Racial Justice

    Critical Race Theory In Education: What Is, Is Not, And What You Need To Know w/Dr. Adrienne Dixson

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 43:41


    #41 - Special guest, Dr. Adrienne Dixson, the Executive Director of the Education and Civil Rights Initiative, and a Professor of Educational Leadership Studies at the University of Kentucky,  joins Dr. Terrance L. Green on the Racially Just Schools Podcast. Terrance and Adrienne discuss the context in which Critical Race Theory (CRT) emerges, what CRT is not, and what CRT is and what CRT in education is. We also talk about the importance of critical race praxis and how CRT can guide people in their everyday work in schools, and we talk about so much more.Learn more about Dr. Dixson HERE.Grab my FREE e-book "3 Essential Questions Every Equity Team Must Ask: Equity Audits That Make Real Change." Get your copy HERE.I hope you enjoy this episode and join our community at: www.raciallyjustschools.com. When you join the community, I will send you a FREE video on 3 Tips to Make Your Racial JusticeDerrick Bell's article on Serving Two Masters: Integration Ideals and Client Interests in School Litigation. Derrick Bell's Book Ethical Ambition. 

    How To Teach Science For Social & Racial Justice Transformation w/Dr. Danny Morales-Doyle

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 30, 2023 55:30


    #40 - Special guest, Dr. Danny Morales-Doyle, associate professor of science education at the University of Illinois at Chicago,  joins Dr. Terrance L. Green on the Racially Just Schools Podcast. Terrance and Danny discuss the differences between traditional western science education and more critical and social justice forms of science education. We also talk about justice centered science pedagogy and what it might look, feel, and sound like in schools. We also talk about how science teachers can build mutually beneficial partnerships with community organizers that also is aligned with science curriculum, and we talk about so much more.Learn more about Dr. Danny Morales-Boyle HERE. Grab my FREE e-book "3 Essential Questions Every Equity Team Must Ask: Equity Audits That Make Real Change." Get your copy HERE.I hope you enjoy this episode and join our community at: www.raciallyjustschools.com. When you join the community, I will send you a FREE video on 3 Tips to Make Your Racial Justice

    How To Lead Within Systems of Inequity In Education w/Dr. Mary Rice-Boothe

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 10, 2023 55:52


    #39 - Special guest, Dr. Mary Rice-Boothe, author is bestselling Book Leading Within Systems of Inequity in Education: A Liberation Guide for Leaders of Color,  joins Dr. Terrance L. Green on the Racially Just Schools Podcast. Terrance and Mary discuss how to hold both rage and love. We also talk about how to build coalitions and how to do your work in this current racial and political moment and we talk about so much more.Learn more about Dr. Rice-Boothe's and her work HERE and HERE.  Grab my FREE e-book "3 Essential Questions Every Equity Team Must Ask: Equity Audits That Make Real Change." Get your copy HERE.I hope you enjoy this episode and join our community at: www.raciallyjustschools.com. When you join the community, I will send you a FREE video on 3 Tips to Make Your Racial Justice

    Demystifying Affirmative Action: What You Need To Know Across The P-20 Education System w/Liliana Garces

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 2, 2023 54:13


    #38 - Special guest, Dr. Liliana Garces, Professor and Legal Scholar at the University of Texas at Austin,  joins Dr. Terrance L. Green on the Racially Just Schools Podcast. Terrance and Liliana discuss what is affirmative action and the history that shapes its current iteration. We also talk about the U.S. Supreme Court's most recent ruling on affirmative, what is means, and how stakeholders in higher education, as well as K-12 schools might think about responding and we talk about so much more.Learn more about Dr. Garces and her work HERE.Check out Dr. Garces' work on Repressive Legalism HERE.Grab my FREE e-book "3 Essential Questions Every Equity Team Must Ask: Equity Audits That Make Real Change." Get your copy HERE.I hope you enjoy this episode and join our community at: www.raciallyjustschools.com. When you join the community, I will send you a FREE video on 3 Tips to Make Your Racial Justice Work Better.

    4 Things Every Educator Should Do Before The Start Of A New School Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2023 24:23


    #37 - In this episode,  Dr. Terrance L. Green shares 4 simple yet important things every educator should do before the start of a new school year.   Grab my FREE e-book "3 Essential Questions Every Equity Team Must Ask: Equity Audits That Make Real Change." Get your copy HERE.I hope you enjoy this episode and join our community at: www.raciallyjustschools.com. When you join the community, I will send you a FREE video on 3 Tips to Make Your Racial Justice Work Better.

    How To Conduct Community-Based Equity Audits: Everything You Need To Know

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2023 31:54


    #36 - In this episode,  Dr. Terrance L. Green shares everything you need to know in order to conduct a Community-Based Equity Audit with your team.  Grab my FREE e-book "3 Essential Questions Every Equity Team Must Ask: Equity Audits That Make Real Change." Get your copy HERE. I hope you enjoy this episode and join our community at: www.raciallyjustschools.com. When you join the community, I will send you a FREE video on 3 Tips to Make Your Racial Justice Work Better.

    How To Center Environmental Justice in Racially Just Schools w/Arielle King

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 45:34


    #35 - Special guest, Arielle King, JD, Environmental Justice Educator, joins Dr. Terrance L. Green on the Racially Just Schools Podcast. Terrance and Arielle discuss environmental racism, its history, and how it shows up in schools. We also talk about how schools can center environmental justice in their work, and we discuss just climate futures, and so much more.I hope you enjoy this episode and join our community at: www.raciallyjustschools.com. When you join the community, I will send you a FREE video on 3 Tips to Make Your Racial Justice Work Better. Follow Arielle on Instagram and Twitter. Toxic Waste and Race Report: https://www.ucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/ToxicWastesRace.pdfWhiteness a Property by Cheryl Harris: https://www.jstor.org/stable/pdf/1341787.pdf?casa_token=UrRMZRb1ljgAAAAA:8csEDvH2xFPXasKM7iKtOl-32WlNAlUAIFt4hA5efb39DOvW6hfHZrF36voNUtdW5erTiVYyXmdeLIneut_KPWrMs6UTuhQcgrb9EykQ0lOrAjh5OHS9AwBlack Girl Environmentalist:  https://blackgirlenvironmentalist.org/

    3 Substantive Ways that Schools Can Celebrate Juneteenth All Year Long

    Play Episode Play 36 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 26:22


    #34 - In this episode,  Dr. Terrance L. Green shares  3 ways that schools can celebrate Juneteenth all year long.  I hope you enjoy this episode and join our community at: www.raciallyjustschools.com. When you join the community, I will send you a FREE video on 3 Tips to Make Your Racial Justice Work Better.

    How to Approach Community-Based Equity Audits in Your Work

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 17, 2023 29:37


    #33 - In this episode,  Dr. Terrance L. Green shares the first of two episodes on Community-Based Equity Audits. In this first episode, he talks about the history of community-based equity audits, what makes them different, and how people should approach them in their work.  I hope you enjoy this episode and join our community at: www.raciallyjustschools.com. When you join the community, I will send you a FREE video on 3 Tips to Make Your Racial Justice Work Better.

    The Possibilities & Promises of District-Level Equity Leadership (Part 2) w/Dr. Ann Ishimaru & Dr. Decoteau Irby

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2023 37:34


    #32 - Special guest, Dr.  Ann Ishimaru, Professor at the University of Washington, and Dr. Decoteau J. Irby, Associate Professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago, join Dr. Terrance L. Green (he/him) on the Racially Just Schools podcast for the second part of their conversation about K-12 Equity Leadership.  To learn more about our research on K-12 Equity Directors and District-Level Equity Leadership visit our website HERE.For access to our research brief on Designing and Supporting K-12 Equity Directors, you can get it HERE.For access to our research brief on Configuring the K-12 Equity Director Role for Impact, you can get it HERE. You can learn more about Dr. Ishimaru's work HERE and can follow her on Twitter at prof_Ishimaru. You can learn more about Dr. Irby's work HERE and can follow him on Twitter at DecoteauIrby. I hope you enjoy this episode and join our community at: www.raciallyjustschools.com. When you join the community, I will send you a FREE video on 3 Tips to Make Your Racial Justice Work Better. 

    The Power of District-Level Equity Officers & Leadership (Part 1) w/Dr. Ann Ishimaru and Dr. Decoteau Irby

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later May 19, 2023 40:07


    #31 - Special guest, Dr.  Ann Ishimaru, Professor at the University of Washington, and Dr. Decoteau J. Irby, Associate Professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago, join Dr. Terrance L. Green (he/him) on the Racially Just Schools podcast. Terrance, Ann and Decoteau talk about the work they've been doing with district-level equity leadership with a specific focus on equity directors and offices for the last six years. We discuss what equity directors are, how and why districts need to support the people in these positions and their work. We also discussed the importance of changing organizational conditions and power dynamics as central parts of equity leadership. Finally, we talked about thinking more expansively beyond professional development as the primary tool for equity leadership and the importance of working right now in districts but also dreaming and working towards new realities, and so much more.  To learn more about our research on K-12 Equity Directors and District-Level Equity Leadership visit our website HERE. For access to our research brief on Designing and Supporting K-12 Equity Directors, you can get it HERE. For access to our research brief on Configuring the K-12 Equity Director Role for Impact, you can get it HERE. You can learn more about Dr. Ishimaru's work HERE and can follow her on Twitter at prof_Ishimaru.  You can learn more about Dr. Irby's work HERE and can follow him on Twitter at DecoteauIrby.  I hope you enjoy this episode and join our community at: www.raciallyjustschools.com. When you join the community, I will send you a FREE video on 3 Tips to Make Your Racial Justice Work Better. 

    How To Strategically Do Racial Justice Work While Working In A Racist Organization

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2023 44:29


    #030 - In this episode,  Dr. Terrance L. Green shares 6 entry points into practicing creative insubordination.  I hope you enjoy this episode and join our community at: www.raciallyjustschools.com. When you join the community, I will send you a FREE video on 3 Tips to Make Your Racial Justice Work Better.

    3 Ways to Confront Racial Micro-aggressions in Schools

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2023 29:00


    #029 - In this episode,  Dr. Terrance L. Green shares what racial micro-aggressions are, their impacts on students and what you can do to confront them.  I hope you enjoy this episode and join our community at: www.raciallyjustschools.com. When you join the community, I will send you a FREE video on 3 Tips to Make Your Racial Justice Work Better.

    5 Ways to Center Youth in Racial Justice Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2023 31:22


    #028 - In this episode,  Dr. Terrance L. Green shares five ways to center Youth in Racial Justice Work. I hope you enjoy this episode and join our community at: www.raciallyjustschools.com. When you join the community, I will send you a FREE video on 3 Tips to Make Your Racial Justice Work Better. Dilemma  Consultancy Protocol is HERE. 

    Why People Resist Racial Justice Work & How to Respond (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2023 22:10


    #027 - In this episode,  Dr. Terrance L. Green shares some reasons why people resist racial justice and equity work and how you might respond.   I hope you enjoy this episode and join our community at: www.raciallyjustschools.com. When you join the community, I will send you a FREE video on 3 Tips to Make Your Racial Justice Work Better. 

    How to Navigate Resistance to Racial Justice & Anti-Racism Work (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2023 27:02


    #026 - In this episode,  Dr. Terrance L. Green shares his framework to understand and identify the 4 primary types of resistance to racial justice and equity work.  I hope you enjoy this episode and join our community at: www.raciallyjustschools.com. When you join the community, I will send you a FREE video on 3 Tips to Make Your Racial Justice Work Better. 

    Practicing Anti-Racist Leadership in Schools w/Dr. Mark Gooden

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 46:10


    #25 - Special guest, Dr.  Mark Gooden, Endowed Professor of Educational Leadership  at Teachers College Columbia, joins Dr. Terrance L. Green on the Racially Just Schools Podcast. Terrance and Mark discuss what antiracist leadership is, how it might be taken up in schools and the importance of racial autobiographies as a tool of systemic inquiry. And we discussed so much more.  You can learn more about Dr. Gooden's work HERE. I hope you enjoy this episode and join our community at: www.raciallyjustschools.com. When you join the community, I will send you a FREE video on 3 Tips to Make Your Racial Justice Work Better. 

    8 Racial Justice Questions to Ask at the End-of-the-Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2022 28:03


    #024 - In this episode,  Dr. Terrance L. Green shares 8 racial justice questions that you individually and collectively can ask at the end of the (calendar) year. I hope you enjoy this episode and join our community at: www.raciallyjustschools.com. When you join the community, I will send you a FREE video on 3 Tips to Make Your Racial Justice Work Better. 

    6 Ways That Racism Can Show Up In the Name of Equity

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2022 33:24


    #023 - In this episode,  Dr. Terrance L. Green discusses 6 ways that racism can show up in the name of equity. I hope you enjoy this episode and join our community at: www.raciallyjustschools.com. When you join the community, I will send you a FREE video on 3 Tips to Make Your Racial Justice Work Better. 

    The Power of Conducting Equity Audits

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2022 29:13


    #022 - In this episode,  Dr. Terrance L. Green discusses the Power of Conducting Equity Audits. He specifically shares:What are equity audits and their history 3 Questions that every team needs to consider before and during their equity audit What is needed to conduct equity audits 3 Reasons why you should frequently conduct equity audits I hope you enjoy this episode and join our community at: www.raciallyjustschools.com. When you join the community, I will send you a FREE video on 3 Tips to Make Your Racial Justice Work Better. 

    3 Ways To Respond To Disappointment In Your Racial Justice Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 11:31


    #021 - In this episode,  Dr. Terrance L. Green shares 3 ways to respond to disappointment in your racial justice work.  I hope you enjoy this episode and join our community at: www.raciallyjustschools.com. When you join the community, I will send you a FREE video on 3 Tips to Make Your Racial Justice Work Better. 

    How To Make Your Professional Learning Community (PLC) Racially Just

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2022 32:40


    #020 - In this special Office Hours episode,  Dr. Terrance L. Green shares 3 ways to make your professional learning community (PLC) racially just.  For a list of the 6 questions, that Terrance shares in the podcast, they are HERE in this blog post.  I hope you enjoy this episode and join our community at: www.raciallyjustschools.com. When you join the community, I will send you a FREE video on 3 Tips to Make Your Racial Justice Work Better. 

    Cultivating & Celebrating Black Joy in Schools w/Dr. Tyrone Howard

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 2, 2022 37:10


    #19 - Special guest, Dr.  Tyrone Howard,  Endowed Professor of Education and Information Studies at UCLA, joins Dr. Terrance L. Green on the Racially Just Schools Podcast. Terrance and Tyrone discuss the importance of schools getting real about race and racism, some indicators of what schools that affirm Black youth's identities might be doing (i.e., Black Joy). We also talked about what districts might do to attract and retain Black teachers, and finally, Dr. Howard offered a powerful and practical framework to help leaders and educators shift their lens towards doing racial justice and equity work in schools. And we discussed so much more.  You can learn more about Dr. Howard's work and follow him on his Twitter account at TyroneCHoward. I hope you enjoy this episode and join our community at: www.raciallyjustschools.com. When you join the community, I will send you a FREE video on 3 Tips to Make Your Racial Justice Work Better. 

    The Power of Centering Black Possibility in Education w/Dr. Chezare Warren

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 48:19


    #18 - Special guest, Dr.  Chezare Warren, Associate Professor of Equity and Inclusion in Education Policy at Vanderbilt University, joins Dr. Terrance L. Green (he/him) on the Racially Just Schools podcast. Terrance and Chezare discuss  the importance of starting from a place of Black possibility in schools, how teachers might take up more critical forms of empathy in their work, how district and school leaders might think differently about data, Black Education Spaces, and so much more. You can learn more about Dr. Warren's work at chezarewarren.com. I hope you enjoy this episode and join our community at: www.raciallyjustschools.com. When you join the community, I will send you a FREE video on 3 Tips to Make Your Racial Justice Work Better. 

    The Radical Possibilities of Community Responsive Education (Part 2) w/Dr. Jeff Duncan-Andrade

    Play Episode Play 58 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 20, 2022 55:51


    #17 - Special guest, Dr. Jeff Duncan-Andrade, Professor of Latina/Latino Studies and Race and Resistance Studies at San Francisco State University, joins Dr. Terrance L. Green (he/him) on the podcast. Terrance and Jeff discuss  the promises and possibilities of community responsive education, its relation to culturally responsive teaching and culturally relevant pedagogy. We also talk about some of the lessons that he's learned from the Roses In Concrete School that he helped co-found, and we discuss what educators can learn from Tupac.  This is the second part of two episodes with Dr. Duncan-Andrade. You can learn more about Jeff's work and follow him on Twitter at @JDuncanAndrade.I hope you enjoy this episode and join our community at: www.raciallyjustschools.com. When you join the community, I will send you a FREE video on 3 Tips to Make Your Racial Justice Work Better. 

    3 Practices Every Educator Should Do During The Summer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2022 18:59


    #16 - In this episode,  Dr. Terrance L. Green shares 3 Practices Every Educator Should Do During The Summer. I hope you enjoy this episode and join our community at:www.raciallyjustschools.comWhen you join the community, I will send you a FREE video on 3 Tips to Make Your Racial Justice Work Better. 

    3 Ways That Racial Justice Work Can Become Watered Down & What You Can Do About It

    Play Episode Play 43 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 23, 2022 18:49


    #15 - In this episode,  Dr. Terrance L. Green shares 3 Ways that Racial Justice Work Can Become Watered Down and What You Can Do About It. I hope you enjoy this episode and join our community at:www.raciallyjustschools.comWhen you join the community, I will send you a FREE video on 3 Tips to Make Your Racial Justice Work Better. 

    Radically Rethinking the Foundations of Schooling (Part 1) w/Dr. Jeff Duncan-Andrade

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 33:30


    #14 - Special guest, Dr. Jeff Duncan-Andrade, Professor of Latina/Latino Studies and Race and Resistance Studies at San Francisco State University, joins Dr. Terrance L. Green (he/him) on the podcast. Terrance and Jeff discuss  why districts need to radically rethink schooling, how schools might become an institution of prevention to build a just and well society, and how districts might respond to the impacts of COVID-19 and so much more. This is the first part 1 of two episodes with Dr. Duncan-Andrade. You can learn more about Jeff's work and follow him on Twitter at @JDuncanAndrade. I hope you enjoy this episode and join our community at: www.raciallyjustschools.com. When you join the community, I will send you a FREE video on 3 Tips to Make Your Racial Justice Work Better. 

    How To Know When It's Time To Leave Your District Or School (Ask Dr. Green Episode)

    Play Episode Play 57 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 4, 2022 22:26


    #013 - In this special Office Hours episode,  Dr. Terrance L. Green shares 5 ways to know if you can do racial justice work in the school or district where you work, and if it's time for you to leave.   I hope you enjoy this episode and join our community at: www.raciallyjustschools.com. When you join the community, I will send you a FREE video on 3 Tips to Make Your Racial Justice Work Better. 

    Disrupting the School-to-Prison Pipeline and Nexus

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 36:39


    #12 - Special guest, Morgan, Craven,  National Director of Policy, Advocacy, and Community Engagement at Intercultural Development Research Association (or IDRA), joins Dr. Terrance L. Green (he/him) on the podcast. Professor Green and Morgan discuss  what exactly is the school to prison pipeline and nexus, what we know from research about what happens when police are in schools. They also discuss how important it is to confront racial myths about Black and other racially minoritized youth in the context of punitive discipline and what schools might do to start to undo the school to prison pipeline, and we discussed so much more. You can learn more about Morgan Craven's work and follow her on Twitter at @morganlcraven. To learn more about the history of police in schools from the Advancement Project.  I hope you enjoy this episode and join our community at: www.raciallyjustschools.com. When you join the community, I will send you a FREE video on 3 Tips to Make Your Racial Justice Work Better. 

    How to Practice Opportunity-Centered Teaching In the Pursuit of Racial Justice w/Dr. Rich Milner

    Play Episode Play 34 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 5, 2022 33:57


    #11 - Special guest, Dr. Rich Milner, Professor at Vanderbilt University in the Department of Teaching and Learning,  joins Dr. Terrance L. Green (he/him) on the podcast. Professor Green and Dr. Milner discuss how teachers can take up what Professor Milner calls opportunity-centered teaching in their work everyday.  Also, during our conversation, Dr. Milner offered some ideas for how educators might maintain their critical work despite such widespread resistance. We also talked about the importance of engaging in what Dr. Milner calls disruptive movements, and we discussed so much more. You can learn more about Dr. Milner's work and follow him on Twitter at MilnerHRich.I hope you enjoy this episode and join our community at: www.raciallyjustschools.com. When you join the community, I will send you a FREE video on 3 Tips to Make Your Racial Justice Work Better. 

    Why We Need A Hard Re-Set in Education w/Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings

    Play Episode Play 19 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 27, 2021 34:34


    #10 - Special guest, Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings,  Emerita Professor in the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, joins Dr. Terrance L. Green on the podcast. Professor Green and Dr. Ladson-Billings discuss  why schools need to engage in what she calls the "hard re-set." We also talk about the power of asking a different question as a means to do profound work in schools. Finally, we talk about critical race theory in education, and she even shared if she could only listen to three artists for the rest of her life who they would be, and we discussed so much more. You can learn more about Dr. Ladson-Billings' work on the Hard Re-Set and Post Pandemic Pedagogy HERE. I hope you enjoy this episode and join our community at: www.raciallyjustschools.comWhen you join the community, I will send you a FREE video on 3 Tips to Make Your Racial Justice Work Better. 

    How to Support Youth's Mental Health in Contexts of Racial Injustice & During COVID-19

    Play Episode Play 59 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 48:22


    #009 - Special guest, Dr. Riana Elyse Anderson,  Assistant Professor in the School of Public Health at the University of Michigan, joins Dr. Terrance L. Green on the podcast. Professor Green and Dr. Anderson discuss mental health and trauma and specifically racial trauma. We also talk about how people working in schools might help youth process COVID-19. In doing so, Dr.  Anderson shares some strategies on how to check in on your students daily to see how they are doing psychologically and emotionally. We finally talk about how to psychologically navigate being in a school district, school, or organization that is institutionally hypocritical, and we discuss so much more. You can learn more about Dr. Anderson's work at https://www.rianaelyse.com and follow her on Twitter at @rianaelyse.I hope you enjoy this episode and join our community at: www.raciallyjustschools.comWhen you join the community, I will send you a FREE video on 3 Tips to Make Your Racial Justice Work Better. 

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