Join us in this thought-provoking episode of Conscious Pathways as we sit down with Dr. Tunette Powell, an activist mama, educator, and researcher, to explore the profound impact of punitive school discipline policies on Black families and the flaws within our educational system.Dr. Powell shares her personal journey, including her own experience of being suspended from preschool, mirrored by the experiences of her three sons within the Los Angeles Unified School District. Through candid conversations, we delve into the systemic injustices perpetuated by the school-to-prison pipeline and implicit biases embedded within educational institutions.Throughout the episode, Dr. Powell introduces the concept of "freedom dreaming" – the visionary belief in education as a passport to liberation, rooted in the wisdom of our ancestors. Together, we explore ways to reimagine education, centering equity, justice, and collective healing.From her groundbreaking research on school-induced collective trauma to her role as a racial equity consultant and program director of the UCLA Parent Project, Dr. Powell offers invaluable insights and strategies for disrupting the status quo and nurturing parent engagement and leadership in schools serving Black and Brown families.Tune in as we envision a future where education becomes a catalyst for social transformation, guided by the principles of authenticity, compassion, and solidarity. This episode is a testament to the power of community activism and the resilience of those dedicated to paving conscious pathways toward educational equity and liberation.🔗 Connect with Dr. Powell:InstagramWebsite📚 Affiliate links:Support local independent bookstores with ⁠⁠Bookshop.org⁠⁠🎧 Connect with Brittney: Stay engaged with Conscious Pathways on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for more insightful conversations about reimagining education. Visit our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Consciouspathways.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for additional resources and to continue the conversation.Don't miss this thought-provoking episode that explores the conscious path to shaping young minds and fostering a socially just educational landscape.About Conscious Pathways: Conscious Pathways is the leading education consulting agency dedicated to supporting educators, parents, and supportive adults with the tools to build a brighter future together starting with early childhood. A conscious approach to education views students as active participants in their learning rather than recipients of knowledge. Conscious Pathways is a mindful approach to reimagining education for social equity, justice, and innovation.

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