The Work Is the Resistance: Equity in the Everyday

20/05/2025 52 min Temporada 2 Episodio 11
The Work Is the Resistance: Equity in the Everyday

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Send us a textIn this episode of The Equity Hour, Dr. Tami speaks with Leroy Smith, an educational leader and advocate, about the power of culturally affirming education, trauma-informed practices, and what it means to center justice in daily school life. Through personal stories and professional insights, this conversation highlights how resistance shows up in the everyday work of educators who believe in equity for all students—especially Black boys and neurodivergent learners.Topics Covered:Culturally responsive curriculum & pedagogySupporting students with IEPs and learning differencesAffirmation and visibility for marginalized youthHealing-centered leadershipCommunity-rooted educational changeResources Mentioned:Wake by Dr. Rebecca HallHealing-centered work by Dr. Shawn GinwrightConnect with Leroy: https://realizedsolutionsllc.com/ Coaching Discovery Call Support the show Enjoying the show? Become a subscriber: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2226037/support Would you like to be on the show or know someone who Dr. Tami should talk with? Let us know!Follow us on Instagram to find more resources connected to today's episode.