Educate U.S.

Stacey 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). The ladies reflect on critical challenges, including navigating disinformation in areas like maternal health and discussing the impact of recent funding shifts on research. Also, the ladies share exciting details about their upcoming book, designed specifically for educational leaders and small business owners, and introduce their plans for new guests who align with the book’s themes. A sincere thank you to the listeners for a year of shared insights!Preorder the book at - Pre-Order LinkThe Educate U.S. podcast is presented by our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee LLC. & Positively Tea.  Enjoy a cup of the best tasting coffee (and tea!) while listening to Stacey & Patrice break down the latest from the world of education & beyond! Visit this link - https://lddy.no/1k3n0 & use their promo code EDUCATEUS for 20% off your first purchase! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The US Department of Education has ended accountability measures for disproportionality in special education, bringing to light the systemic bias in student placement. This episode explores the critical challenges this creates: risks of misallocated resources, increased student stigma, and links to the school-to-prison pipeline. The Educate U.S. podcast is presented by our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee LLC. & Positively Tea.  Enjoy a cup of the best tasting coffee (and tea!) while listening to Stacey & Patrice break down the latest from the world of education & beyond! Visit this link - https://lddy.no/1k3n0 & use their promo code EDUCATEUS for 20% off your first purchase! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Patrice & 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 ever-changing technological advancements in society today such as AI & more.The Educate U.S. podcast is presented by our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee LLC. & Positively Tea - Have a cup of the best tasting coffee (and tea!) that help Stacey & Patrice break down the latest education news! Visit this link https://lddy.no/1k3n0 & use their promo code EDUCATEUS for 20% off your first purchase! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How 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 this episode, Brett outlines his mission, focused on AI literacy for all stakeholders and establishing non-negotiable policy guidelines. He shares practical examples of using AI to deepen human connections, and he advocated for teachers to recognize that students know AI doesn't genuinely "care," and that this ability to connect is unique to the human educator. A must listen to learn more about how AI should be used for good!The Educate U.S. podcast is presented by our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee LLC. & Positively Tea.  Enjoy a cup of the best tasting coffee (and tea!) while listening to Stacey & Patrice break down the latest from the world of education & beyond! Visit this link - https://lddy.no/1k3n0 & use their promo code EDUCATEUS for 20% off your first purchase! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pediatric 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 prevention and how to foster open communication between parents and children. Dr. Carroll details a predator's most common tactics (like isolation and desensitization) and introduces "conversational scaffolding" - a tool for initiating difficult safety conversations.Follow Dr Carroll on Instagram - @BronwenCarrollMDAnd please visit her website - bronwencarrollmd.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.