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YDWW

By Jackie Eadie & Tyra Owens

A safe space for youth advocates to share their strategies and challenges to supporting youth.
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Leading With Grace

YDWWDec 10, 2022

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Educating the whole child pt.1

Educating the whole child pt.1

When you think of a child being "whole" how does that sit with you??

Mar 09, 202401:06:13
Dissecting the CPS Decision to End Selective Enrollment

Dissecting the CPS Decision to End Selective Enrollment

Tyra and Jackie discuss the Chicago Board of Education's idea to implement a 5-year plan that will phase out selective enrollment schools in Chicago. Will it work?

Jan 05, 202401:28:38
Educating Generation Alpha

Educating Generation Alpha

Tyra and Jackie discuss how education has changed over the years. Our children have developed a strong sense of entitlement. Where did it come from and how can we correct it, so that it does not become the norm?

Dec 02, 202301:20:12
What's Not Working? Class Sizes

What's Not Working? Class Sizes

Jackie and Tyra talk about how current class sizes in schools are not helpful in the educational development of our youth. They are filled to capacity and students often fall through the cracks due to lack of support, yet this seems to be a norm that is not being properly addressed.

Nov 05, 202301:09:50
Us vs. Them

Us vs. Them

Jackie and Tyra discuss the war between students, teachers and Admin. What can be done to keep an atmosphere of peace and learning in schools?
Oct 15, 202301:37:22
Time for Change!!

Time for Change!!

Tyra and Jackie discuss how the education system as a whole, needs a complete overhaul.

Oct 07, 202301:22:46
Teaching Youth Accountability

Teaching Youth Accountability

Jackie and Tyra share their thoughts on how youth are not being held accountable in certain instances for their behavior and the impact that it has on their futures.

Oct 01, 202301:26:15
Developing Emotionally Whole Youth!

Developing Emotionally Whole Youth!

Tyra and Jackie walk through what it was like during their time in elementary school to find out the needs of our present youth in elementary school and how to be a better source of support for them.

Sep 16, 202301:22:27
Hope for the new school year!

Hope for the new school year!

Tyra and Jackie discuss what they are looking forward to for the upcoming school year and the challenges with education.

Aug 19, 202301:03:30
Adult Privilege

Adult Privilege

Jackie and Tyra discuss the privilege of being an adult and how that privilege blinds us at times when it comes to how we interact with our youth.

Jul 03, 202301:15:23
The Educational Failure Indicator!

The Educational Failure Indicator!

Tyra and Jackie discuss the incident of a young man that had to repeat his entire high school career after finding out he would not be able to graduate. So many questions as to who is at fault.

Jun 10, 202301:27:36
Tapping into Child Behavioral Health

Tapping into Child Behavioral Health

Tyra and Jackie discuss Child Behavioral Health. What are your thoughts on different measures to address behavioral health with Children?

May 29, 202301:19:06
Randomness!!

Randomness!!

Tyra and Jackie free-style this episode of YDWW and end up discussing the importance of sowing your gifts.

May 13, 202301:20:30
Do it for the Trend: Youth & Violence

Do it for the Trend: Youth & Violence

Tyra and Jackie discuss the most recent "trend" in Chicago involving youth. Can we as adults reserve our judgments to help our youth?

Apr 22, 202301:06:45
Salaries, Savings & Success

Salaries, Savings & Success

Tyra and Jackie break down the meaning of "financial literacy" and what it means in relation to our young people and their pursuit of success.

Mar 31, 202301:02:31
No Child Left Behind frfr!!

No Child Left Behind frfr!!

Tyra and Jackie discuss the latest statistics on CPS students that says little to no students are proficient in reading or math. Who is to blame for the outcome of our students??
Mar 18, 202301:13:56
Collaboration vs. Competition

Collaboration vs. Competition

Tyra and Jackie discuss why entities with the same vision and goals feel the need to compete. 

Mar 04, 202301:00:18
Broken Trust

Broken Trust

Tyra and Jackie discuss the case of Tyrie Nichols who was killed by 5 Memphis police officers.  So many questions surrounding this case. How do we talk to our children about cases like this??

Jan 28, 202348:00
Public Retaliation!!!

Public Retaliation!!!

Tyra and Jackie discuss recent instances where citizens are fighting back against offenders who happen to be youth.  

Jan 14, 202357:33
Leading With Grace

Leading With Grace

Tyra and Jackie discuss what it means to lead with a position of grace and remind ourselves that at the end of the day, we all are just people!!

Dec 10, 202256:20
Defining Friendships

Defining Friendships

Tyra and Jackie discuss the case of Shanquella Robinson and what it means to actually be a friend.

Nov 18, 202258:44
We're Back!!!!

We're Back!!!!

We've been gone for a little minute. Life has been doing its thing but YDWW is back. Catch up with Tyra & Jackie!!!

Nov 12, 202201:03:57
Youth In The News!!!

Youth In The News!!!

Tyra and Jackie discuss recent events involving the youth of today and simply ask "what about the children?" 

Jun 25, 202201:05:48
Parental Responsibility Part 2!!

Parental Responsibility Part 2!!

Tyra and Jackie discuss a recent event in the news where a young lady had her college scholarship rescinded due to some photos that were posted on social media. How does your online presence impact your opportunities, and what is the parent's responsibility to make sure that their child/children have an appropriate online presence?? 

Jun 10, 202201:07:22
Is it a Parenting or Public Safety Issue??

Is it a Parenting or Public Safety Issue??

Tyra and Jackie discuss the recent incidents involving teens and random acts of violence in the city of Chicago.  Is it a parenting problem or public safety problem?? We'd love for you to weigh in.

May 20, 202201:11:14
Leading with grace…

Leading with grace…

Tyra explains to us on what it is to lead with grace. Grace is so important to have for others but more importantly for yourself.
Apr 30, 202201:03:54
What are we teaching our children??

What are we teaching our children??

Jackie and Tyra discuss the recent events that have played out in the media and ask what are we as adults teaching our children by our actions?? Feel free to comment and weigh in on the subject.  

Apr 02, 202201:05:32
What's an adult problem that nobody prepared you for??

What's an adult problem that nobody prepared you for??

Jackie and Tyra discuss the viral Tiktok video featuring people answering the question "what's an adult problem that nobody prepared you for?" It's an eye-opening question and we would love to hear your thoughts.

Mar 12, 202201:05:45
Accountability & Responsibility!

Accountability & Responsibility!

YDWW discusses the recent comments of Mayor Lori Lightfoot as she states that the uptick in carjackings in Chicago is due to remote learning.  Jackie and Tyra explore how as adults we fail to take accountability and responsibility for the state of our youth. 

Feb 12, 202201:08:49
Organizing in Chicago!

Organizing in Chicago!

Jackie interviews Tyra on her history with advocacy and community organizing on the heels of the release of former CPD officer Jason Van Dyke. Tyra is a part of the efforts to have Van Dyke charged federally. We'd love to hear your thoughts!!!
Feb 05, 202201:15:18
Post-Secondary Plans

Post-Secondary Plans

Jackie and Tyra freestyle their conversation and end up focusing on post-secondary planning which is a hot-button topic for our young people.  They offer their experiences and suggestions on how young people should approach their lives after high school. 

Jan 21, 202201:00:51
CPS vs CTU

CPS vs CTU

YDWW weighs in on the showdown between Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union. As we know here in Chicago, our children have been out of school for 3 days due to the ongoing clash between both parties not agreeing on how to handle the rising cases of COVID in the city and among our children that attend CPS. What do you think??

Jan 08, 202201:08:51
It's our Birthaversary!!!

It's our Birthaversary!!!

We couldn't decide if it was our birthday or anniversary so our Co-host decided to combine them. We are freestyling tonight talking about topics from COVID to Education. Join us and wish us a happy Birthaversary :-)

Dec 21, 202101:20:55
Career Transitions

Career Transitions

YDWW talks with Dr. Akilah Bradford about the ins and outs of the workplace and what our young people will look forward to as they transition into their careers.  

Nov 06, 202101:24:02
Youth & Safety!!!

Youth & Safety!!!

Tyra & Jackie discuss what safety looks like for our young people. Are we as adults doing all that we can to provide safe spaces for them??

Oct 16, 202101:00:39
Post-Secondary talk with YDWW!!

Post-Secondary talk with YDWW!!

Tyra and Jackie explore their journeys as they graduated high school and ways in which we can have the conversation with our young people now so that they can get off to a good start in becoming successful adults. 

Oct 02, 202101:07:07
CPS & COVID

CPS & COVID

Jackie & Tyra discuss the rising cases of children contracting COVID within CPS and the lack of transparency around exposure.  

Sep 18, 202101:08:17
Parental Loyalty: Black and Brown youth in Chicago Media!

Parental Loyalty: Black and Brown youth in Chicago Media!

Tyra and Jackie discuss the recent officer-involved shooting in Chicago involving two young brothers.  Do our youth receive a fair chance when it comes to how they are depicted in the media???

Sep 04, 202101:11:06
Combating Intergenerational Conflict Part II

Combating Intergenerational Conflict Part II

Tyra & Jackie close out the conversation on combatting intergenerational conflict. As school starts back and the world returns to "normal" did we hear our youth?? 
Jul 31, 202101:03:04
Combating Intergenerational Conflict

Combating Intergenerational Conflict

Tyra & Jackie discuss Intergenerational conflict that exists between our young people and our Elders. 
Jul 24, 202159:54
Juneteenth with YDWW!!!!

Juneteenth with YDWW!!!!

Tyra and Jackie discuss Juneteeth, its significance, its relationship to our young people and ask have we as Black people made strides in the fight for freedom? HAPPY JUNETEENTH!!!

Jun 19, 202101:05:53
Runaway Youth!!

Runaway Youth!!

Tyra and Jackie discuss the full opening of Chicago as well as the certain behaviors that youth have exhibited, such as suicide and running away from home. Now that the world is opening up, will this be the answer to the change that we want to see for our youth??
Jun 12, 202101:15:28
Is Communication Cultural?

Is Communication Cultural?

Jackie and Tyra chop it up on how communication has evolved and how it can be best used with our youth!

Jun 04, 202101:08:03
Youth & Race!!!

Youth & Race!!!

YDWW talks with Joseph Butler about how to approach the subject of race with our youth

May 01, 202101:03:33
Kids & Carjackings

Kids & Carjackings

YDWW talks with Sam Binion on the recent phenomenons of carjackings in the city of Chicago 

Mar 18, 202101:06:52
Preventing youth suicide

Preventing youth suicide

A candid conversation with Danny Vazquez on mental health and suicide among our youth.
Feb 20, 202101:01:46
Language Barriers

Language Barriers

How do we tear down walls of communication between youth and adults? Let's talk about it!
Feb 13, 202101:01:45
Get to know us

Get to know us

Tyra Shange gives a little preview of what you’ll experience with us
Jan 29, 202100:42
Youth Development What’s Working & What’s Not

Youth Development What’s Working & What’s Not

Come join us on our journey in youth development
Jan 28, 202100:41