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EduPod by Acorn

EduPod by Acorn

By Acorn Labs

A podcast series showcasing teachers and academic leaders who are working towards modernizing the education system.

Acorn is a 501(c)3 education impact studio dedicated to empowering schools and educators.
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Ep 4: An Elementary School Teacher & Self Care Advocate from North Carolina

EduPod by AcornAug 21, 2020

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How Education Policy Empowers Educators

How Education Policy Empowers Educators

This week, we hear from Kristina Ishmael, an educational consultant and a senior research consultant for the Teaching, Learning, & Tech team at New America. In this episode, she introduces us to the world of education policy, and its critical role in providing teachers with a voice, and allowing their perspectives to be implemented directly into our education system through concrete policies.

Sep 07, 202133:39
How "Fourth Education" puts teachers first!

How "Fourth Education" puts teachers first!

Tune in to hear from Frederick Johnson, Educator and founder & CEO of Fourth Education Firm. He discusses the necessity of teacher development and training as well as how it plays into student success.

Aug 23, 202128:11
Respect as a Form of Teacher Appreciation

Respect as a Form of Teacher Appreciation

Tune in to hear from Anna, an AP Physics Teacher. In this conversation, we dive deep into teacher respect and appreciation. #podcast #educationpodcast #educators #teachers #AcornLabs

Jun 21, 202130:06
Recognizing and Appreciating Peace Education

Recognizing and Appreciating Peace Education

Tune in to hear from Nazila Jamshidi, a human rights and gender equality specialist. She discusses Peace Education globally and in the U.S.

Jun 07, 202124:34
Teacher Appreciation in Finland: How Respect for Educators Shapes Finnish Education

Teacher Appreciation in Finland: How Respect for Educators Shapes Finnish Education

Finland has one of best education systems in the entire world. Have you ever wondered why? This week, we're featuring Finnish educator and founder of ALO Finland, Pirjo Suhonen, to find out more about Finnish education ideals, and how trusting, appreciating and investing in Finland's educators has resulted in their globally-renowned education system.

May 24, 202128:44
How Teachers Supporting Teachers... supports teachers!

How Teachers Supporting Teachers... supports teachers!

**SEASON PREMIERE** We are so excited to share our first episode of Season 2! This season is all about Treasuring Teachers, A Journey to Unpack Teacher Appreciation, and who better to kick off this season than with Teachers Supporting Teachers, a nonprofit organization in Chicago! 

May 11, 202136:56
Season 2: Trailer

Season 2: Trailer

We are so excited to announce EduPod Season 2, Treasuring Teachers: A Journey To Understand Teacher Appreciation! While the pandemic shined a light on teachers' unwavering commitments, teachers have always played a valuable role in the growth and well-being of students, communities, and society. To discuss this topic, we will be featuring teachers, non-profit leaders, and other education experts. Learn more by visiting us at AcornLabs.org. 

May 07, 202101:36
Season 1 Finale
Nov 20, 202027:22
EP. 10: LA-Based Teacher, Education Consultant, and Podcast Host

EP. 10: LA-Based Teacher, Education Consultant, and Podcast Host

In this episode, we speak with Batsheva Frankel - an educator, education consultant, host of a podcast series called Overthrowing Education, and the author of The Jewish Educator's Companion. In this conversation, Batsheva covers several expansive topics like: what the education reform discourse looked like before the pandemic and how the pandemic has aided those trends. How teachers are upskilling during distance learning, and who should get a seat at the decision table.

Nov 06, 202033:28
Ep. 9: A New Jersey Social Studies Teacher & the Founder of 'Teaching While Muslim'

Ep. 9: A New Jersey Social Studies Teacher & the Founder of 'Teaching While Muslim'

In this episode, we speak with Nagla Bedir, a New Jersey Social Studies Teacher and the Founder and Executive Director of Teaching While Muslim, an organization working to actively include social justice, anti-racist & anti-Islamophobic curricula in schools.  Nagla discusses what “anti-racist” education really means in-terms of curriculum development, classroom pedagogies, and teacher-student interactions.

Visit www.acornlabs.org to learn more!

Soundtrack Driven to Success by Scott Holmes.

Oct 23, 202032:52
EP. 8: A Computer Science Teacher from SF and Founder of CASTLedu
Oct 09, 202025:36
Ep 7: A New Jersey English Teacher Decolonizing the Classroom
Sep 25, 202037:14
Ep 6: Bay Area Ed-Tech Investor

Ep 6: Bay Area Ed-Tech Investor

In this episode we speak with Jomayra Herrera, a Senior Associate at Cowboy Ventures - a seed-stage venture fund based in the Bay Area. She shares her thoughts on the pandemic’s effects on the future of education, current trends in K-12 education technology, and opportunity areas for aspiring ed-tech entrepreneurs and funders like her.

Sep 11, 202032:10
Ep 5: A Middle School Computer Science Teacher

Ep 5: A Middle School Computer Science Teacher

A middle school computer science teacher based in Oakland, California, shares his career journey - why he chose the path that he did - and reflects on how the job responsibilities of educators have evolved with the sole purpose of addressing inequities in education brought to light during this pandemic.

As you enjoy this episode, please keep in mind that it was recorded on August 5th of 2020, so some of the content about distance learning policies and the status of covid may no longer apply. 

Aug 28, 202033:59
Ep 4: An Elementary School Teacher & Self Care Advocate from North Carolina

Ep 4: An Elementary School Teacher & Self Care Advocate from North Carolina

An Elementary Teacher and Teacher Self Care Advocate talks about the importance of embracing self-care during COVID-19 not only for teachers but also students and their parents. 

Aug 21, 202027:55
Ep. 3: A High-School 'Family & Consumer Sciences' Teacher from Colorado
Aug 07, 202027:33
Ep. 2: Central Oregon Middle School Language Arts Teacher
Jul 28, 202025:40
Ep. 1: Bay Area High School Biology Teacher
Jun 22, 202042:43
Season 1 Trailer: Education in the COVID-19 Era
Jun 14, 202001:24