Educate U.S.
by Leon Media Network
Latest episode
From Struggling to Confident: How Real Connection Transforms Students
From Struggling to Confident: How Real Connection Transforms Students
About this podcast
The Educate U.S. podcast is a weekly podcast discussing important and pressing topics around the education space. Featuring co-hosts Nick Zaveri, Dr. Stacey Schultz and Dr. Patrice Fenton. For more on our show, visit us at - https://www.leonmedianetwork.com/educate-us. We are presented by Fresh Roasted Coffee & Positively Tea - Cool down with a fresh cold brew, iced tea or iced coffee from our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee. Visit https://lddy.no/1k3n0 & use the promo code EDUCATEUS for 20% off your first purchase! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 129 episodes
- From Struggling to Confident: How Real Connection Transforms Students · 29 min · Episode 129What if the missing ingredient in education isn't a curriculum but connection? John Carlos Mauw of Apex Scholars joins the show to share how genuine mentorship…
- Doubling Teacher Planning Time: A Bold Strategy for Retention & Equity w/ Pablo Cesar Villavicencio · 35 min · Episode 128Most schools ask educators to do too much with too little. Pablo Cesar Villavicencio (CEO of Alliance College Ready Public Schools) is changing that. In this episode, he reveals…
- The Hidden Power of Embracing All Parts of Ourselves to Heal and Connect · 22 min · Episode 127In this episode, Stacey and Patrice explore how embracing grief can transform educators and communities. They discuss insights from Brian's book, The Optimist, and share…
- The Surprising Power of Teaching as the Greatest Act of Optimism · 46 min · Episode 126Uncover the profound resilience and optimism rooted in the act of teaching. This episode reveals how educators, from middle school teachers to life-long mentors, transform lives…
- Changes in higher education · 22 min · Episode 125Stacey & Patrice are back with a discussion on changes in higher education and the public perception about whether a college degree is still the end goal for people, or are…
- Leading Without Leaving: The Collective Revolution in Our Schools · 17 min · Episode 124We’re back to finish the conversation Lindsay Whorton started, but this time, we’re getting into the systemic "why" behind the burnout. Patrice and Stacey bridge the gap between…
- The Superhero Trap: Redesigning the Architecture of School Leadership · 40 min · Episode 123Is the "superhero" principal model actually destroying our schools? In this episode, we tear down the unsustainable expectation that one leader can do it all and introduce a…
- Decoding the "Hidden Curriculum" of Success · 20 min · Episode 122In this episode, Patrice and Stacey dive into the "Hidden Curriculum"—the unspoken rules and social barriers that often determine who succeeds in the college admissions race…
- Unpacking the Hidden Curriculum in Education w/ Akil Bello · 38 min · Episode 121What if the biggest barriers in education aren't found in textbooks — but in the unspoken rules no one ever teaches? In this episode with Akil Bello, advocate and entrepreneur…
- Beyond the Solo Leader: The Power of Collective Action · 15 min · Episode 120In this episode of Educate US, hosts Stacey Schultz and Patrice Fenton move past the "lone hero" trope to explore the collaborative heart of their upcoming book, The Promise of…
- Redefining Youth Leadership · 33 min · Episode 119In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Louisa Ortega, Executive Director of the Chicano Latino Youth Leadership Project to explore student activism. Dr. Ortega discusses how…
- Unleashing the Power Within: Insights from Our Conversation with Dr. Anashay · 14 min · Episode 118In this episode, Stacey Schultz and Patrice Fenton recap their convo with Dr. Anashay. They discuss the parallels she made to things Stacey & Patrice have written about, and also…
- Vision & Group Power: Disrupting the Educational Status Quo · 35 min · Episode 117Who really holds the keys to change in our schools? In this episode, Dr. Anashay Murphy joins Patrice and Stacey to dive into the invisible forces shaping our schools: Power…
- Embracing New Beginnings: Education in 2026 · 21 min · Episode 116Stacey and Patrice are back! In this episode, they explore the energy of 2026—a year of "one" symbolizing new beginnings, creativity, and the launch of their upcoming book. The…
- Gratitude, Micro Spaces, and The Future: Essential Reflections · 16 min · Episode 115Stacey and Patrice give a look back at 2025 on the show, emphasizing gratitude and the immense power of micro spaces for creating lasting change (inspired by guest Susan Sturm)…
- Special Ed Bias: Accountability, Placement Challenges, and the Data Gap · 24 min · Episode 114The US Department of Education has ended accountability measures for disproportionality in special education, bringing to light the systemic bias in student placement. This…
- Rob Jackson returns - with explainers from the future · 33 min · Episode 113Patrice & Stacey welcome back in Robert Jackson, afrofuturist & data scientist, to discuss the concept of privacy, how it is affecting generations both old and young, the…
- The Ethical EdTech Leader: Setting AI Policy & Protecting Privacy w/ Brett Roer · 39 min · Episode 112How do education leaders navigate the rapid adoption of AI while ensuring student safety? Brett Roer, founder and CEO of Amplify and Elevate Innovation, has the blueprint. In…
- Preventing Child Sexual Abuse: Dr. Bronwen Carroll on communication, safety & warning signs · 36 min · Episode 111Pediatric ER doctor Dr. Bronwen Carroll joins us to discuss the child sexual abuse crisis, a devastating issue affecting 1 in 10 children. Learn critical strategies for…
- The Citizen's Playbook: Eric Fleming on the art of activism & wielding political influence · 40 min · Episode 110Former Mississippi State Representative Eric Fleming gives an insider's view on politics, lobbying, and leadership. He emphasizes the power of storytelling in effective campaigns…
