<p>What if the biggest barriers in education aren't found in textbooks — but in the unspoken rules no one ever teaches? In this episode with&nbsp;Akil Bello, advocate and entrepreneur, we dive into the&nbsp;hidden curriculum: the invisible lessons students absorb about social norms, expectations, and cultural values that shape their entire educational journey. <em>Because every student deserves to know the rules of the game — not just the ones written down.</em></p><br><p><br></p><p>Articles Referenced:&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://akilbello.com/blog-2/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Akil Bello Blog Post</a></p><p><a href="https://hechingerreport.org/funding-cuts-financial-aid-college-affordability-low-income-families/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=Funding%20cuts%20make%20college%20harder%20to%20afford%20for%20low-income%20families&amp;utm_campaign=Weekly%2002%2010%202026&amp;vgo_ee=dB3k7CnN4aelFEUh5NnYHRSwCIEezJ6frg8agI54TMoM9wWsyVsu%3AbGGghOgnmpl%2By5UOF5m9Yx1IwMZGfKau" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Funding Cuts</a></p><br><p>The Educate U.S. podcast is presented by our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee LLC. &amp; Positively Tea.&nbsp;&nbsp;Enjoy a cup of the best tasting coffee (and tea!) while listening to Stacey &amp; Patrice break down the latest from the world of education &amp; beyond!&nbsp;Visit this link - https://lddy.no/1k3n0 &amp; use their promo code <strong>EDUCATEUS</strong> for 20% off your first purchase!</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>