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In season two, we’ve been provoked to make schools more human for learners but on this episode, Randy Seriguchi Jr. challenges us to recalibrate our angle. As we work toward more humanizing spaces for our children, we have to prioritize changes for our teachers too.  As the Founder and CEO of Urban Ed Academy in…

As-salamu alaykum, from Hassan Hassan. On this episode of the Bored of Ed, we’re introduced to the CEO of 4.0 Schools, a national venture with a focus on “community-centered innovation, rooted in equity without limits”. Hassan’s role regularly brings him to rooms with philanthropists and funders who typically don’t look like him. As a Sudanese…

With Jonathan Santos Silva, Doc Miller, Keith Brooks, Randy Seriguchi, Dennis Maurice Dumpson On this special live episode, Jonathan and Doc welcome – to the Bored Room. With the Big Game around the corner, our Bored Members call for a replay of the NFL’s most recent fumble with Coach Brian Flores.  For those of you…

In Season 2 Episode 3, Jonathan introduces us to Mr. Angelo Garcia, Founder, and Head of School for Segue Institute of Learning in Central Falls, Rhode Island. Much more than a building where learning occurs, Segue offers services and programs, actively pursuing relationships with their scholars and families. The culture of Segue is built on…

Kim Neal is the Founder and Executive Director of BELIEVE High School in Indianapolis, but all the titles in the world pale in comparison to the passion and commitment she has for her students. Continuing with Jal Mehta’s reminder that our children are human too, Kim begs us to make schools more human. At BELIEVE…

Welcome back for Season 2 of the Bored of Ed! Last season our Bored Members responded to the global CoronaVirus Pandemic with dreams of getting #backtobetter instead of “back to normal”. This season, Dr. Jal Mehta brings humanizing our students to the top of the agenda. Jal introduces his point with a comparison between private…

“I hope y’all didn’t think we were gonna leave y’all like that. We had a dope finale. But you know, we’re a little extra over here. I had to save something. I just love the idea of having a bonus episode.” -Jonathan In the last episode of season one (for real this time), Jonathan and…

Keina Newell is and always will be a teacher. From grade school children to the teachers, and parents, Keina has a passion for working with others and supporting them as they meet their goals. You can find Keina’s current work at www.wealthovernow.com – where you can pick up money tips from her blog or book…

In Season 1 Episode 10, we hear from Malika Ali, Highlander Institute’s Director of Pedagogy. As an advocate for teachers and students alike, she brings a spotlight to the importance of compassionate and inclusive planning within the classroom.  Providence and Central Falls, two of the most populated cities in Rhode Island, are where Malika feels…

Dr. David Hardy is a partner at Ed Elements, an organization that collaborates with districts across the nation to develop people-based systems for staff and learners. Prior to Ed. Elements, David served his community as a superintendent. His vantage point gives us a broader scope, as we dissect the systems that have fallen short and…