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Rock the Schools is a weekly education activism podcast, hosted by Chris Stewart aka Citizen Stewart. Produced by: Monique Linder (OMG Media Solutions) Follow on Twitter: @citizenstewart Listen on iTunes and at: http://citizen.education/index.php/home/podcast-2/ Education Is Power. Join the conversation on Facebook at Rock The School News.

Rock the Schools with Citizen Stewart


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    Rock The Schools 100 Episodes . . . It’s A Wrap

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2017 40:00


    Rock The Schools wraps up 100 episodes of education empowerment for parents, students and educators. Thank you to host Chris Stewart, who believes "all children are born with unsurpassable worth granted to them by God" and ended every show with that message. Chris is the Rock in Rock The Schools in standing up for parents and students. Hear Rock The Schools Executive Producer, Monique Linder take you through a wrap up of brilliant soundbites from the most listened to episodes. Thank you to the education experts that took the time to share their knowledge and guidance on how to navigate an extremely complicated education system in America. There is no magic solution to solving the education crisis in America. "RTS Season Two," under development will continue under that same belief and commitment to our youth. Thank you for listening to Rock The Schools.

    Episode 100 I Celebrating 100 Episodes With Special Guest Shavar Jeffries

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2017 50:44


    Rock The Schools with Citizen Stewart Celebrates 100 Episodes With Special Guest Shavar Jeffries And A Special Announcement From Host Chris Stewart That A New Show Is In Formation. Special guest Shavar Jeffries, National President of Democrats For Education Reform openly discussed education reform principles, equity and accountability. Mr. Jeffries is quoted as saying “there is much work to do and there is no silver bullet”. http://omgdigitalmediasolutions.com/for-immediate-release-rock-the-schools-with-citizen-stewart-celebrates-100-episodes-with-special-guest-shavar-jeffries-and-a-special-announcement-from-host-chris-stewart-that-a-new-show-is-in-formati/

    Best Of Rock The Schools - Episode 47 - Campbell Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2017 43:37


    Rock The Schools continues to celebrate its upcoming 100th show by airing some of our most listened to shows. A special 100th episode will be aired with a special guest coming soon! We would like to take a special moment to honor all of our special guests who took time out of their busy schedule to empower our parents and students. Please continue to share Rock The Schools with your network of parents and students. More information can be found at: http://citizen.education There are 74 million children under the age of 18 in the United States. And the unfortunate reality is that for many of these children, the public education system is broken.

    Best of Rock The Schools - Episode 83 - “At The Dark End Of The Street” with Danielle McGuire and Beth Hubbard

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2017 40:09


    Rock The Schools continues to celebrate its upcoming 100th show by airing some of our most listened to shows. A special 100th episode will be aired with a special guest coming soon! We would like to take a special moment to honor all of our special guests who took time out of their busy schedule to empower our parents and students. Please continue to share Rock The Schools with your network of parents and students. More information can be found at: http://citizen.education Author of “At The Dark End Of The Street” Danielle McGuire, and Producer of “The Rape of Recy Taylor” Beth Hubbard, provide a powerful history lesson in honor of Black History month by recognizing the rich history in untold stories that bring forth truth. The Recy Taylor story is a critical piece of Black history about Rosa Parks, ten years prior to the Montgomery bus boycott.

    Best of Rock The Schools - Episode 46 - Michelle Rhee

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2017 46:55


    Rock The Schools continues to celebrate its upcoming 100th show by airing some of our most listened to shows. A special 100th episode will be aired with a special guest coming soon! We would like to take a special moment to honor all of our special guests who took time out of their busy schedule to empower our parents and students. Please continue to share Rock The Schools with your network of parents and students. More information can be found at: http://citizen.education Host of Rock The Schools Chris Stewart talks with Students First Founder, Michelle Rhee about how an excellent education shapes a child’s future and how she impacts the lives of marginalized students.

    Best of Rock The Schools - Episode 72 - Shelia E.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2017 36:53


    Rock The Schools continues to celebrate its upcoming 100th show by airing some of our most listened to shows. A special 100th episode will be aired with a special guest coming soon! We would like to take a special moment to honor all of our special guests who took time out of their busy schedule to empower our parents and students. Please continue to share Rock The Schools with your network of parents and students. More information can be found at: http://citizen.education Host of Rock The Schools, Chris Stewart discusses Sheila E.’s love for youth and how her charity, Elevate Hope, provides hope and love by using music to engage students in their education.

    Best of Rock The Schools - Episode 89 - Dr. Bernice A. King

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2017 36:51


    Rock The Schools continues to celebrate its upcoming 100th show by airing some of our most listened to shows. A special 100th episode will be aired with a special guest coming soon! We would like to take a special moment to honor all of our special guests who took time out of their busy schedule to empower our parents and students. Please continue to share Rock The Schools with your network of parents and students. More information can be found at: http://citizen.education This special episode of Rock The Schools with Dr. Bernice A. King pays tribute to her mother, Mrs. Coretta Scott King, in honor of women’s history month. Her recently published memoir “My Life, My Love, My Legacy is inspirational for girls, encouraging for women and men to get a glimpse of the challenges their female counterparts face daily.

    Best of Rock The Schools - Episode 52 - Walter Chancellor Jr

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2017 50:02


    Rock The Schools continues to celebrate its upcoming 100th show by airing some of our most listened to shows. A special 100th episode will be aired with a special guest coming soon! We would like to take a special moment to honor all of our special guests who took time out of their busy schedule to empower our parents and students. Please continue to share Rock The Schools with your network of parents and students. More information can be found at: http://citizen.education Rock The Schools host Chris Stewart honors Prince’s legacy with a deep discussion with special guest jazz saxophonist Walter Chancellor, Jr., about advocating for music education in schools. Not long after his arrival in Minneapolis, Walter performed and recorded with Prince, earning a platinum record for his participation on Prince’s “Emancipation” CD.

    Best of Rock The Schools - Episode 69 - Valeria Silva

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2017 61:07


    Rock The Schools continues to celebrate its upcoming 100th show by airing some of our most listened to shows. A special 100th episode will be aired with a special guest coming soon! We would like to take a special moment to honor all of our special guests who took time out of their busy schedule to empower our parents and students. Please continue to share Rock The Schools with your network of parents and students and like us on FB at Rock The School news. More information can be found at: http://citizen.education Chris Stewart speaks to Valeria Silva, who recently exited the job of Superintendent of the largest school district in the State of Minnesota, about her equity work and her belief that Education is a mindset of seeing potential in the eyes of every child and the belief that children look to their teacher to make a difference in their lives. Guest Bio: http://citizenstewart.org/podcast/episode-69-valeria-silva/

    Best of Rock The Schools - Episode 57 - Beth Hawkins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2017 28:54


    Rock The Schools continues to celebrate its upcoming 100th show by airing some of our most listened to shows. A special 100th episode will be aired with a special guest coming soon! We would like to take a special moment to honor all of our special guests who took time out of their busy schedule to empower our parents and students. Please continue to share Rock The Schools with your network of parents and students and like us on FB at Rock The School news. More information can be found at: http://citizen.education The Terror attack in Orlando, FL ignited Beth to explain how school policies that promote neutrality perpetuate intolerance. See Beth’s article “A Place of Solidarity and Empowerment http://bethhawkins.org/2016/06/a-place-of-solidarity-and-empowerment/

    Best of Rock The Schools - Episode 70 - Rashad Turner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2017 49:51


    Rock The Schools is celebrating its 100th show all week by airing the top seven most listened to shows. Monday, June 26, a special 100th episode will be aired with a special guests. We would like to take a special moment to honor all of our special guests who took time out of their busy schedule to empower our parents and students. Please continue to share Rock The Schools with your network of parents and students and like us on FB at Rock The School news. More information can be found at: http://citizen.education Chris Stewarts interviews Rashad Turner about why he decided to leave Black Lives Matter Saint Paul. He made the decision based on not compromising his integrity around his Education Reform activism. He was extremely disappointed that the NAACP and BLM called for a moratorium new charters when he sees how these schools benefit students of color in his community of Saint Paul, Minnesota.

    Best of Rock The Schools - Episode 64 - Pete Cook

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2017 48:59


    Rock The Schools is celebrating its 100th show all week by airing the top seven most listened to shows. Monday, June 26, a special 100th episode will be aired with a special guests. We would like to take a special moment to honor all of our special guests who took time out of their busy schedule to empower our parents and students. Please continue to share Rock The Schools with your network of parents and students and like us on FB at Rock The School news. More information can be found at: http://citizen.education National Education writer Pete Cook wrote an article that describes the how the power of school boards divides white folks, the "pro-charter reform" and the "anti-charter reform” are warring. The fight between the two sides has gotten nasty. Education consultant, Will Pinkston uses his power as a Nashville school board member to launch egregious warfare for pro-charter education reformist. Will Pinkston is a Nashville school board member consisting of members who have taken a side against charter schools. Host Chris Stewart tells the story about John Little and how he dealt with a Will Pinkston attack. Pete and Chris discuss the results of the fighting . . . African-American students are negatively affected by not giving parents options that ensure their child is getting a great education.

    Best of Rock The Schools Episode 40 with Arne Duncan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2017 50:25


    Rock The Schools is celebrating its 100th show all week by airing the top seven most listened to shows. Monday, June 26, a special 100th episode will be aired with a special guests. We would like to take a special moment to honor all of our special guests who took time out of their busy schedule to empower our parents and students. Please continue to share Rock The Schools with your network of parents and students and like us on FB at Rock The School news. More information can be found at: http://citizen.education Rock The Schools host Chris Stewart engages Arne Duncan, former Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, in a conversation about the importance of valuing every child and seeing all children as assets.

    Best of Rock The Schools - Episode 58 - Brenda Cassellius

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2017 70:29


    Rock The Schools is celebrating all week with airing its most listened to shows. Monday, June 26, will feature a special 100th episode. Rock the Schools thanks and honors all of our special guests who believed in the Rock The Schools mission to empower parents and students. More information can be found at: http://citizen.education Since her appointment as Commissioner of Education in 2010, Dr. Brenda Cassellius has endeavored to enact comprehensive education reform that will benefit every child throughout Minnesota. Her straightforward, community-driven approach toward providing the best education possible has resulted in a remarkable list of accomplishments. Under her leadership, the Minnesota Department of Education applied for and received a waiver from the federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) law, allowing for a better, fairer, more accurate and supportive accountability system. MDE was awarded a $45 million Race to the Top – Early Learning Challenge grant to further develop and strengthen early education efforts. The department was also awarded a $28.2 Federal Public Charter Schools grant to design and implement high-quality charter schools. A respected educator throughout her profession and across partisan lines, Commissioner Cassellius was critical in passing new alternative licensure; principal and teacher evaluation laws; as well as increased funding for PK-12 education; legislation ensuring a sharp, statewide focus on every child reading well by 3rd grade; and expanded access to quality early childhood education. Her reputation as an innovative problem solver can be seen within MDE where Dr. Cassellius has worked with employees to examine every aspect of department operations to ensure the state is providing the best service possible for Minnesota families, educators and students.

    Best of Rock The Schools - Episode 50 - Dick Gregory Unscripted

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2017 37:01


    Rock The Schools will be celebrating all week with airing its most listened to shows. Monday, June 26, will feature a special 100th episode. Rock the Schools thanks and honors all of our special guests who believed in the Rock The Schools mission to empower parents and students. Please continue to share Rock The Schools with your network of parents and students and like us on FB at Rock The School News. More information can be found at: http://citizen.education In an unscripted, raw and authentic conversation with civil rights icon Dick Gregory, host of Rock The School Chris Stewart, uncovers thoughtful and valuable historical events that have shaped this country. In the words of Dick Gregory, his truth, as extreme as it may sound, can be easily be researched online. Fast forward to today, his truth told through the decades is being played out in the lives of African Americans today. You are invited to use the hashtag #RTSDickGregory to share your thoughts and comments.

    Best of Rock The Schools - Episode 74 - The United Negro College Fund’s historical impact on educating students of color with Dr. Michael L. Lomax, UNCF President/CEO and Guest Host Van Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2017 25:09


    Best of Rock The Schools - Episode 92 - Shelby J Share on Facebook twitter Google+ Rock The Schools will be celebrating all week with airing its most listened to shows. Monday, June 26, will feature a special 100th episode. Rock the Schools thanks and honors all of our special guests who believed in the Rock The Schools mission to empower parents and students. Please continue to share Rock The Schools with your network of parents and students and like us on FB at Rock The School News. More information can be found at: http://citizen.education Van Jones, hosting Rock The Schools episode 74 with Dr. Michael L. Lomax, UNCF President/CEO, covering the historical importance of HBCUs by telling his families' experience from his father’s journey that started with entering the military, followed by acceptance to a Historically Black College and University that shaped the value placed on education in his family. The education discussion with Dr. Lomax covers how UNCF provides resources to parents and students that help them navigate racial disparities, reduces high-school and college drop-out rates and provides financial support for students of color. Van Jones and Dr. Lomax talk about how a recent report titled “Building Better Narratives in Black Education” serves as a solution and action plan for empowering parents and students to take control of their education narrative. This report was published in collaboration with UNCF, National Urban League and Education Post. Download here: https://www.uncf.org/blog/entry/uncf-national-urban-league-education-post-release-building-better-narrative

    Best of Rock The Schools - Episode 92 - Shelby J

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2017 25:34


    Rock The Schools will be celebrating all week with airing its most listened to shows. Monday, June 26, will feature a special 100th episode. Rock the Schools thanks and honors all of our special guests who believed in the Rock The Schools mission to empower parents and students. Please continue to share Rock The Schools with your network of parents and students and like us on FB at Rock The School News. More information can be found at: http://citizen.education RTS Episode 92 | Shelby J.’s highly anticipated solo album was released on April 21st in honor of Prince, who made her promise to finish the album. It is a tribute to the education she received from her friend and mentor, the purple Yoda himself, Prince. Today’s segment focuses on Shelby J. and how Prince inspired and challenged her to be the best.

    Episode 99 I Facing Education and Criminal Justice with Corey Stewart and Paul Laumer from Ujamaa Place

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2017 35:33


    Ujamaa’s Education Director Corey, Stewart will discuss the importance of education in transforming lives of Ujamaa men during the transition period out of Minnesota’s criminal justice system into society. Paul Laumer, Ujamaa’s Mentoring Coordinator will join the conversation to tell his story of how his life was transformed after joining Ujamaa Place. Ujamaa, a Swahili word meaning “Brotherhood” or “Extended Family” is the main ingredient in its success model layered with programs that transforms the lives of men primarily aged 17­‐29 (Wilder Research). More information can be found at: www.ujamaa.org

    Episode 98 I Community-Led Education Activism with Sondra Samuels

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2017 39:24


    Northside Achievement Zone’s Executive Director, Sondra Samuels discusses the importance of education in its model as a continuum of community services provider with Rock The Schools Executive Producer / Co-Host, Monique Linder

    Episode 97 I Facing Education Integration with Dr. Rafiq R. Kalam Id-Din, Founder

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2017 35:05


    Host of Rock The Schools, Chris Stewart engages Dr. Kalam Id-Din in a discussion on facing the truth about education integration and our nation’s history of education homogenization, a term made famous in the 1940s by C.S. Lewis, most notably known for creating The Chronicles of Narnia. The term education homogenization was written about in his satirical book The Screwtape Letters, where C.S. Lewis creates a worldly wise old devil as the main character, who writes letters to his novice demon nephew Wormwood, charged with securing the damnation of an ordinary young man. Recently, Dr. Rafiq R. Kalam Id-Din wrote an article about integration in Education Week that has a chilling resemblance to the education homogenization narrative. Education Week May 4, 2017 "Black Teachers Matter. School Integration Doesn’t” by Rafiq R. Kalam Id-Din II is available at: http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2017/05/04/black-teachers-matter-school-integration-doesnt.html

    Episode 96 I Taking on "Education Homogenization" with Chadwick “Niles” Phillips

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2017 28:44


    Rock The Schools host, Chris Stewart talks to hip-hop artist and educator Chadwick “Niles” Phillips about how education changed his life and his quest to help and support youth in recognizing their talent. Chadwick’s challenging youth growing up in Michigan was filled with trauma and at the same time, filled with support that enabled him to dream and pursue a better future. He found a path by excelling in school, which led to an opportunity to go to college. Today, Chadwick is focused on education activism and helping youth pursue their dreams, instead of the pressure to conform to an education system that inadequately prepares students for academic success and oftentimes suppresses their individual creative and intellectual gifts. Join the conversation on Facebook at Rock The Schools News. #SayNoToEducationHomogenization"

    Episode 95 I Progress Check With Parent Empowered Education Activists Parent Advocators

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2017 33:54


    Chris Stewart, host of Rock The Schools is doing a progress check-in with parent led organization Parent Advocators, whose last RTS show was in December 2015 (Episode 27). We caught up with Dana Wade and Latoya Douglas of Parent Advocators after their trip to Memphis, TN meeting to attend a community organizers’ group meeting on education.

    Episode 94 I Celebrating Student Achievement

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2017 26:26


    Chris Stewart visits Minneapolis North High School to talk to four students about their academic success. Hear Taryn and Taylor tell their stories of a unique coding sisterhood (Girls Who Code) and twin scholars Allie (valedictorian) and Alex (salutatorian) talk about their path to academic excellence. Please consider supporting Girls Who Code at Minneapolis North High School by mailing donations to North Community High School at: 1555 James Ave. N. or by calling 612.688.1700. Girls Who Code's Director, Mr. Thomas Waltower discusses the challenges he faced in getting the girls coding program launched. Subscribe to Rock The Schools on iTunes and under podcast at citizen.education.

    Episode 93 I What Does Democracy In Education Look Like? With Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2017 60:08


    Hear Chris Stewart, host of Rock The Schools and Dr. Heilig passionately agree and disagree on school choice issues. This episode of Rock The Schools is a powerful resource for parents, students and educators to advocate for education reform that provides a great education for all students.

    Episode 92 I Live from Paisley Park at Celebration 2017 with Shelby J

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2017 25:34


    Shelby J.’s highly anticipated solo album was released on April 21st in honor of Prince, who made her promise to finish the album. It is a tribute to the education she received from her friend and mentor, the purple Yoda himself, Prince. Today’s segment focuses on Shelby J. and how Prince inspired and challenged her to be the best.

    Episode 91 I Education: A Crisis In The Community with Jeffrey Hassan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2017 40:32


    In 2011, Jeffrey Hassan, Executive Director of the African American Leadership Forum, published an education reported titled “Crisis in Our Community” describing best practices in K-12 Education for African American children in the Twin Cities, with a rating of the top 10 schools in elementary, middle and high school for African American children, based upon proficiency and growth. Hear Mr. Hassan give an update on the goal of closing the five education gaps outlined in the report and what AALF is doing to address the education crisis in the Twin Cities. Go to: http://aalftc.org to learn more.

    Episode 90 I Facing STEM with Dr. Trina Coleman

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2017 31:59


    A passion for the state of the US education system, and the looming problem of fundamental mathematical mastery for a large percentage of K-12 and post-secondary students is what drives Dr. Trina Coleman. Hear Dr. Coleman articulate why math literacy must be the focus to equip more students to become the new technologic and scientific workforce that is currently in short supply of African-American employees, as well as, other racial groups. What is happening to gifted students in schools? Discover real solutions to help close the race/gender gap is Dr. Coleman’s goal. For more information, go to: https://www.academicblueblood.com

    Episode 89 I Honoring Mrs. Coretta Scott King with Dr. Bernice A. King

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2017 36:51


    This special episode of Rock The Schools with Dr. Bernice A. King pays tribute to her mother, Mrs. Coretta Scott King, in honor of women’s history month. Her recently published memoir “My Life, My Love, My Legacy is inspirational for girls, encouraging for women and men to get a glimpse of the challenges their female counterparts face daily.

    Episode 88 | Montgomery, Alabama Students Owning Their Education Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2017 25:01


    Congratulations to the students of Sidney Lanier High School in Montgomery, Alabama for earning the “Spirit of Rosa Parks Innovation Award” and taking ownership of their education achievement journey. Hear the story of how these students are determined to succeed and what they feel adults can do more of to encourage and support them. For more information, go to: http://www.lanier.mps-al.org

    Episode 87 | Activism Now with Kenneth Eban

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2017 34:47


    Kenneth Eban from Students for Ed Reform discusses helping students navigate a complicated education system, where a great education should stop at the intersection. The path is laden with sexual abuse, mind control, police resource officers, violence, drug/opiate epidemic and homelessness. More activism is needed from the community to remove all land mines that stand in the way of a great education, a human right for all children. More information at: https://www.studentsforedreform.org

    Episode 86 I Latino Students Suffering In Trump’s America with Alma Marquez

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2017 32:32


    Special guest Alma Marquez, founder of the Del Sol Group talks to host Chris Stewart about the fear of being picked up by ICE that undocumented immigrants are facing. Families are living with incredible fear and stress. We are living in a time that no one imagined would happen. Go to: http://lacomadre.org/ to get involved in activism for families dealing with all types of issues that happen as a result of ICE raids. Share this link for to learn more about immigration law: http://www.immigration.com/

    Best of Rock the Schools Episode 78 | Brown V. Board of Education with Dr. Cheryl Brown Henderson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2017 34:26


    Dr. Cheryl Brown Henderson, the daughter of the late Rev. Oliver L. Brown, who in the Fall of 1950 along with twelve other parents, led by attorneys for the NAACP, filed suit on behalf of their children again the local Board of Education in Topeka, Kansas. Their case joined with cases from Delaware, South Carolina, Virginia and Washington, D.C. on appeal to the US Supreme Court became known as the landmark decision on May 17, 1954, making separate public schools for black and white students unconstitutional. Dr. Cheryl Brown Henderson shares her historical perspective from the eyes of an eighth grader and its timing and significance to the civil rights movement in the Jim Crow south. Chris Stewart followed up with a powerful article relating the landmark decision to today’s school reform debate at: http://citizen.education/index.php/2017/02/02/making-sense-of-brown-v-board-in-light-of-todays-struggles-over-school-reform/

    Episode 85 I Education Roots In Black History with Nancy Buirski

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2017 25:05


    Nancy Buirski’s most recent films, The Loving Story and The Rape of Recy Taylor educates the public about important historical events that shaped Black history. Rock The Schools executive producer, Monique Linder filling in for host Chris Stewart, talks to Ms. Buirski about how these stories are rooted deeply into education and why they must be told.

    Episode 84 I #YesWeCode with Felix Flores

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2017 21:06


    #YesWeCode’s National Director, Felix Flores discussing how inspiring youth innovation supports education beyond the classroom. #YesWeCode is a Dream Corps initiative that works with partners to help connect 100,000 underrepresented minorities to careers in technology.

    Episode 83 I Black History Month – “At The Dark End Of The Street” with Danielle McGuire and Beth Hubbard

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2017 40:09


    Author of “At The Dark End Of The Street” Danielle McGuire, and Producer of “The Rape of Recy Taylor” Beth Hubbard, provide a powerful history lesson in honor of Black History month by recognizing the rich history in untold stories that bring forth truth. The Recy Taylor story is a critical piece of Black history about Rosa Parks, ten years prior to the Montgomery bus boycott. Links: http://atthedarkendofthestreet.com http://www.syldi.org/events/2017/3/4/the-recy-taylor-story https://www.buzzfeed.com/briannasacks/uc-santa-cruz-lawsuit-settlement?utm_term=.bgNBmJw4d#.gtVy061rg

    Episode 82 I Child Sexual Abuse In Schools with Jennifer Alvaro

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2017 29:00


    "Eradicating child sexual abuse comes person-­‐by-­‐person, family by family. The smaller family units in our communities are assisted by the larger ones in the schools and parishes. Awareness, education and action result in prevention, and unified efforts lighten burdens as they are shared" ~Dr. Paul Ashton Find more on this story at the links below: http://www.jenniferalvaro.com http://www.nbcwashington.com/investigations/Teacher-Sexually-Assaulted-Student-Maryland-After-Prior-Guilty-Plea-Virginia-397830541.html?_osource=SocialFlowFB_DCBrand

    Episode 81 I Education Activism: Empowering Parents and Students To Change Education Policy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2017 30:55


    In the first episode of 2017, founder of Southern Youth Leadership Development Institute (SYLDI) and civil rights icon, Doris Crenshaw, delivering a powerful message to parents and students on how to proactively create change in education policy. Mrs. Doris Crenshaw was mentored by Rosa Parks and teaches youth how to own their journey at Southern Youth Leadership Development Institute (SYLDI). Video about SYLDI at: https://youtu.be/6K1LW82Hhqs

    Episode 80 | Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka - Part 3 of 3 | Civil Rights with Dr. Valda H. Montgomery

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2016 29:40


    The late Rev. Oliver L. Brown who in the Fall of 1950 along with 12 other parents, led by attorneys for the NAACP, filed suit on behalf of their children against the local Board of Education. Their case joined with cases from Delaware, South Carolina, Virginia and Washington, D.C. on appeal to the US Supreme Court and on May 17, 1954, became known as the landmark decision; Brown v. the Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas. This case was legally name for Oliver Brown, as Oliver L. Brown et al. vs. the Board of Education of Topeka, KS.

    Episode 79 | Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka - Part 2 of 3 | Legal Perspective with Dr. Nekima Levy-Pounds

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2016 30:43


    The late Rev. Oliver L. Brown who in the Fall of 1950 along with 12 other parents, led by attorneys for the NAACP, filed suit on behalf of their children against the local Board of Education. Their case joined with cases from Delaware, South Carolina, Virginia and Washington, D.C. on appeal to the US Supreme Court and on May 17, 1954, became known as the landmark decision; Brown v. the Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas. This case was legally name for Oliver Brown, as Oliver L. Brown et al. vs. the Board of Education of Topeka, KS.

    Episode 78 | Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka - Part 1 of 3 | Then and Now with Dr. Cheryl Brown Henderson

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2016 34:26


    The late Rev. Oliver L. Brown who in the Fall of 1950 along with 12 other parents, led by attorneys for the NAACP, filed suit on behalf of their children against the local Board of Education. Their case joined with cases from Delaware, South Carolina, Virginia and Washington, D.C. on appeal to the US Supreme Court and on May 17, 1954, became known as the landmark decision; Brown v. the Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas. This case was legally name for Oliver Brown, as Oliver L. Brown et al. vs. the Board of Education of Topeka, KS. Related content at: citizenstewart.org

    Episode 77 | Special Access Minnesota Rock The Schools On Closing The Achievement Gap

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2016 27:11


    Rock The Schools had the opportunity to take the show to Access Minnesota’s public affairs programming airing on 50 radio stations throughout Minnesota. Click here for schedule: http://www.accessminnesotaonline.com/schedule/ It is our goal to continue to educate the public on critical issues that matter to students, parents and educators. In Minnesota: 1) 62% of African Americans graduate from high school in Minnesota compared to 87% of white students. 2)This disparity continues in higher education: Only 45% of African American students graduate from college in the state. This week, a discussion on how to better prepare students of color for college and ways Minnesota can help close one of the nation’s largest achievement gaps. Guests: Terry Henry, Executive Director for the Department of Career and College Readiness, Minneapolis Public Schools; Chris Stewart, Host of Rock the Schools with Citizen Stewart and Director of External Affairs, Education Post; Nekima Levy-Pounds, Civil Rights Attorney and former President, MPLS NAACP Part 1 – 13:11Terry Henry discusses the United Negro College Fund’s Empower Me Tour and opportunities for Minnesota’s African American high schoolers. More information on the Empower Me Tour: http://empowermetour.org/ More information on Minneapolis Public Schools’ Department of College and Career Readiness: http://ccr.mpls.k12.mn.us/ Part 2 – 13:23 Chris Stewart and Nekima Levy-Pounds discuss the root causes of the achievement gap and why large disparities persist today in Minnesota schools. “Nationally, no one has become experts at educating black children,” Stewart says, “but specifically, Minnesota has a long way to go.” Levy-Pounds points to a lack of the number of teachers of color, a tendency to blame poverty for achievement gaps and a resistance from school officials when it comes to listening to the voices of parents from communities of color.

    Best of Rock The Schools Episode 40 | Exit Interview with Arne Duncan

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2016 50:25


    In another great best of episode of Rock The Schools host Chris Stewart engages Arne Duncan, former Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, in a conversation about the importance of valuing every child and seeing all children as assets. Chris Stewart will return next week with more great guests discussing ways to achieve success in educating students of colors.

    Best of Rock The Schools Episode 68: About The Least Of Them with Dr. Charles Morgan and Dr. Nekima Levy-Pounds

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2016 56:17


    What Would Jesus do? This episode is about leaning on faith and serving the poor with special guests: Dr. Charles Morgan, CEO of Union Gospel Mission and Minneapolis Candidate for Mayor, Reverend Dr. Nekima Levy-Pounds. Chris Stewart and the Rock The Schools production team wishes everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday. We will return next week with more great guests discussing ways to achieve success in educating students of colors.

    Episode 76 I Meet The Minneapolis School Board Candidates

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2016 32:14


    Tomorrow, Minneapolis voters will have the opportunity to cast their vote for 8 Minneapolis school board candidates running for four seats. All candidates were invited to share their voice with Rock The Schools parents, students and educators. Dr. Tracine Asberry showed up for a 30-minute conversation with host, Chris Stewart.

    Episode 75 I Comedian Shed G telling his personal education story growing up in Denver, Colorado and how important role models were in shaping who he is today.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2016 27:52


    Meet Shed G, as one of the hottest and blessed entertainers to hail from Denver Colorado, Shedrick Garrett (Shed G) is a well renowned comedian, actor and radio personality known for his clean faith based comedy. Shed G brings a style of comedy that universally captivates audiences of all ages and races. In 2000, Shed G gained momentum by taking his talents to Atlanta where he earned his credits on the big screen. He worked alongside Tyler Perry in hit movies like Madea's Family Reunion, A Madea's Christmas and Meet the Browns. Shortly thereafter he was featured on hit TV shows like House Of Payne, Meet The Browns and The Rickey Smiley TV Show. Shed G’s comedic genius will engage listeners in thought-provoking conversation about how we can transform the lives of youth with guidance and mentoring.

    Episode 74 I The United Negro College Fund’s historical impact on educating students of color with Dr. Michael L. Lomax, UNCF President/CEO and Guest Host Van Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2016 25:09


    Van Jones, hosting Rock The Schools episode 74 with Dr. Michael L. Lomax, UNCF President/CEO, covering the historical importance of HBCUs by telling his families' experience from his father’s journey that started with entering the military, followed by acceptance to a Historically Black College and University that shaped the value placed on education in his family. The education discussion with Dr. Lomax covers how UNCF provides resources to parents and students that help them navigate racial disparities, reduces high-school and college drop-out rates and provides financial support for students of color. Van Jones and Dr. Lomax talk about how a recent report titled “Building Better Narratives in Black Education” serves as a solution and action plan for empowering parents and students to take control of their education narrative. This report was published in collaboration with UNCF, National Urban League and Education Post. Download here: https://www.uncf.org/blog/entry/uncf-national-urban-league-education-post-release-building-better-narrative

    Episode 73 I Supporting Youth Goals, Growth and Dreams with College Student Shanell McCoy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2016 18:06


    Monique Linder, Executive Producer of Rock the Schools filling in for Chris Stewart on assignment, talks to college student Shanell McCoy about her perspective on what students need from parents, teachers and mentors to help them chart their path to growing and living out their dreams using her personal experience. Hear Shanell sing “Amazing Grace” at the end of the podcast to further illustrate how important it is to encourage, uplift and support youth innovation, talent and dreams.

    Episode 72 I Reaching Youth Through Music and Hope with Sheila E.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2016 36:53


    Host of Rock The Schools, Chris Stewart discusses Sheila E.’s love for youth and how her charity, Elevate Hope, provides hope and love by using music to engage students in their education.

    Episode 71 I Dr. Michael L. Lomax

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2016 26:33


    In this special segment of Rock The Schools, producer Monique Linder discusses the impact of the Empower Me Tour with President/CEO of UNCF, Dr. Michael L. Lomax. Find out more information at EmpowerMeTour.org

    Episode 70 I Exit Interview with Rashad Turner

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2016 49:51


    Chris Stewarts interviews Rashad Turner about why he decided to leave Black Lives Matter Saint Paul. He made the decision based on not compromising his integrity around his Education Reform activism. He was extremely disappointed that the NAACP and BLM called for a moratorium new charters when he sees how these schools benefit students of color in his community of Saint Paul, Minnesota.

    Episode 69 I Exit Interview with Valeria Silva

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2016 61:07


    Chris Stewart speaks to Valeria Silva, who recently exited the job of Superintendent of the largest school district in the State of Minnesota, about her equity work and her belief that Education is a mindset of seeing potential in the eyes of every child and the belief that children look to their teacher to make a difference in their lives. Guest Bio: http://citizenstewart.org/podcast/episode-69-valeria-silva/

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