With Equal Step

Parents of children with a disability face many hurdles when advocating for their child. But racialized parents also have to deal with biases and assumptions that serve as barriers to attempts at collaboration with the school. Sawubona Africentric Circle of Support was formed to help ANY racialized parent/caregiver looking for support and guidance. My latest podcast with Sherron Grant - founder and educator.
https://voiced.ca/podcast_episode_post/supporting-racialized-families-of-children-with-disabilities-ft-sherron-grant/

Michelle Munroe argues that we've experienced dual pandemics - Covid and racial. What should we have learned? What could be the consequences for schools, students and parents/caregivers if we haven't?
https://voiced.ca/podcast_episode_post/how-will-we-teach-ft-michelle-munroe/

Here is part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Ann Ishimaru. In this one, she discusses her work with parents/caregivers, teachers and Principals building co-design practices. But first we have to acknowledge a system that wants to assimilate and the hesitancy to share power. I could have talked with her for hours!

joins me for 1st of 2 convos about her work creating equitable school collaboration with non-dominant families. "Are we reinforcing dynamics of marginalization & exclusion?" Important book re family engagement.

https://voiced.ca/podcast_episode_post/building-collective-capacity-through-family-engagement-ft-dr-ann-ishimaru/

How is your family coping with Covid? Are you stressed with remote learning? Worried about "learning loss"? Wondering what's safe in the next few weeks, let alone over the summer? Heather Johnson and Imani Hennie-Hamadi, Mental Health Leads at TDSB, were guests on my latest podcast episode. Take 30 minutes to listen to their wisdom, thoughtfulness and advice.
https://voiced.ca/podcast_episode_post/its-okay-to-not-be-okay-mental-health-and-wellness/

In my latest podcast, I spoke with Steve Hall, senior lecturer at Staffordshire University about his "Parent Voice" project. Parents, teachers, and community worked together to address education issues at the school. But first they needed to build trust.
https://voiced.ca/podcast_episode_post/whats-trust-got-to-do-with-it-ft-steve-hall/

So many opportunities for learning are right outside our window. I spoke with Steve Hall, Senior Lecturer at Staffordshire University in Britain, about his experiences as a Principal- working with community to expand education. Thoughts for Councils looking to expand authentic family engagement practice.
https://voiced.ca/podcast_episode_post/opening-the-windows-to-opportunity-ft-steve-hall/