The Evolving Education Project
This podcast centers the educational joys, interests, passions, and inquiries of communities of Color. We make discussions and knowledge around the education of people of Color more accessible to families and all educators, and more inclusive to teachers, non-traditional educators, and to a variety of educational spaces. Check out our website to find out more! evolvingeducationproject.com
Episodes
33 episodes
S2:E33 The Non-Profit Work of Black Men Teach - Part 3 of "Black Boy Masculinities, Play, Literacies, and Black Male Teachers"
SummaryFor this episode, I am in conversation with fellows, Chris Hosey and Kaiyre Lewis, and Executive Director, Markus Flynn of the Minnesota-based organization, Black Men Teach, to ex...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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49:34
S2:E32 Book Interview - Part 2 of "Black Boy Masculinities, Play, Literacies, and Black Male Teachers" Series
Summary For this episode, I am in conversation with Dr. Nathaniel Bryan, author of the book,
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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57:11
S2:E31 The Gathering - Part 1 of "Black Boy Masculinities, Play, Literacies, and Black Male Teachers" Series
SummaryIn our conversation, Richie Wills and Dr. Joseph Derrick Nelson explore themes of Black boyhood, diverse masculinities, and the role of Black male teachers (and other educators) in supporting the growth and development of B...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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49:27
S2:E30 Behind the Podcast: Processes, Intentions, and the Fabulously Unexpected
SummaryFor this episode, Dr. Josephine Pham of the Mai Pedagogy Project interviews Dr. Tiffany M. Nyachae about the Evolving Education Project, its origins, and the importance of creating a platform for diverse voices in education. T...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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51:14
S2:E29 The Work! The Police Free LAUSD Coalition - Part 3 of "Youth Resistance: Unsettling the 'Good' Citizen" Series
SummaryIn this episode, we are in conversation with youth leaders, Jeremiah Salazar and Joelle Hennington-Jeffries, and staff member, Joseph Williams of the Police Free LAUSD Coalition ...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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52:55
S2:E28 The Gathering of Book Contributors - Part 2 of "Youth Resistance: Unsettling the 'Good' Citizen" Series
SummaryFor this episode, I am in conversation with Dr. Ariana Denise Brazier, Diana Gamez, Professor Damien M. Sojoyner, and Luma Hasan; four of the book contributors in
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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52:08
S2:E27 Book Editors Interview - Part 1 of "Youth Resistance: Unsettling the 'Good' Citizen" Series
SummaryFor this episode, I am in conversation with Drs. Kevin L. Clay and Kevin Lawrence Henry Jr., editors of the book, The Promise of You...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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1:11:02
E2:E26 Interlude: Should We Abandon the Term "People of Color" as an Identifier?
Summary Dr. Tiffany M. Nyachae and Dr. Ruth M. López question the utility of the identifier “People of Color” and whether we should abandon it as a term of unspoken solidarity and political strategy given the recent social med...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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1:07:24
S2:E25 The Work of Migizi - Part 3 of "Honoring Communities' of Color Knowledges and Cultural Practices" Series
SummaryIn this episode, we showcase the work of Migizi, an Indigenous youth-serving organization based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Tiffany Nyachae is in conversation with Migizi youth workers, Kija Deer and Kaylin Lopez. They discuss ...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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40:23
S2:E24 Book Interview - Part 2 of "Honoring Communities' of Color Knowledges and Cultural Practices" Series
In this episode, I interview Dr. Wayne Au and Dr. Dolores Calderón, two of the three authors of the award-winning book and inspiration for the series,
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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59:18
S2:E23 A Gathering on Reservation Dogs (TV Series Review) - Part 1 of "Honoring Communities' of Color Knowledges and Cultural Practices" Series
Summary In this conversation, Tiffany Nyachae, Joaquin Muñoz, and Hollie Anderson Kulago discuss the significance of the show Reservation...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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1:02:30
S2:E22 The Work of Hunger Strikers - Part 3 of "And the Struggle Continues" Series
SummaryThis episode and series is inspired by Dr. David O. Stovall’s book, Born Out of Struggle: Critical Race Theory, School Creation, and the Politics of Interruption...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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1:02:39
S2:E21 Book Interview - Part 2 of "And the Struggle Continues" Series
In this episode, Dr. Aja D. Reynolds joins me as co-host in our interview with Dr. David O. Stovall about his critical book and inspiration for this series, Born Out of Struggle: Critical Race Theory, School Creation, and the Politics of In...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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1:18:47
S2:E20 The Gathering of Scholar-Activists - Part 1 of "And the Struggle Continues" Series
SummaryIn this conversation, Dr. Tiffany M. Nyachae engages with Dr. Erica R. Davila, Dr. Aja D. Reynolds, and Dr. Asif Wilson to discuss their experiences and perspectives on activism, education, and community. They explore the chal...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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1:06:06
S2:E19 Interlude - Some thoughts on Reading Instruction, Literacy, and the Science of Reading
In this episode, Dr. Tiffany M. Nyachae discusses the complexities of reading instruction, emphasizing the need to center the experiences and needs of Students of Color. She critiques both the Science of Reading and balanced literacy approaches...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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48:51
S2:E18 Veteran Teacher Work, Histories, and Dreams - Part 3.3 of "Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy Now!: The Brilliance and Joy of Students of Color"
This episode is inspired by Dr. Gholdy Muhammad’s best-selling book, Cultivating Genius: An Equity Model for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy as well as her second book, Unearthing Joy: A Guide to Culturally and Hist...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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1:03:58
S2:E17 Reflecting on Teacher Work and Being - Part 3.2 of "Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy Now!: The Brilliance and Joy of Students of Color"
This episode is inspired by Dr. Gholdy Muhammad’s best-selling book, Cultivating Genius: An Equity Model for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy as well as her second book, Unearthing Joy: A Guide to Culturally and Hist...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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1:05:50
S2:E16 The Work of Teachers - Part 3.1 of "Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy Now!: The Brilliance and Joy of Students of Color"
This episode is inspired by Dr. Gholdy Muhammad’s best-selling book, Cultivating Genius: An Equity Model for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy as well as her second book, Unearthing Joy: A Guide to Culturally and Hist...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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55:05
S2:E15 Book Interview - Part 2 of "Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy Now!: The Brilliance and Joy of Students of Color"
In this episode, Dr. Shamari Reid joins me as co-host in our interview with Dr. Gholdy Muhammad about her best-selling book and inspiration for this series, Cultivating Genius: An Equity Model for Culturally and Historically Responsive Lite...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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1:06:04
S2:E14 The Gathering of Parents - Part 1 of "Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy Now!: The Brilliance and Joy of Students of Color"
This episode marks the beginning of our series, "Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy Now!: The Brilliance and Joy of Students of Color" series which is inspired by Dr. Gholdy Muhammad’s best-selling book, Cultivating Genius: An ...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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1:19:27
S2:E13 "Dr. Nyachae, Where You Been!?"
Joined by her former middle school students, Kenya Sanders and Chelsea Thornton, Dr. Tiffany M. Nyachae discusses her podcast and the challenges she faced in maintaining it. She talks about the technical aspects of recording and editing, as wel...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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51:48
S1:E12 The Work - Part 3 of "Centering Bilingual and Multilingual Latinx Students En Comunidad"
This episode is inspired by Drs. Carla España and Luz Yadira Herrera’s book, En Comunidad: Lessons for Centering the Voices and Experiences of Bilingual Latinx Students. I am in conversation with Dr. Tracey T. Flores of So...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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59:22
S1:E10 The Gathering - Part 1 of "Centering Bilingual and Multilingual Latinx Students En Comunidad"
This episode marks the beginning of our series, "Centering Bilingual and Multilingual Latinx Students En Comunidad" series which is inspired by Drs. Carla España and Luz Yadira Herrera’s book, En Comunidad: Lessons for Centering the Voices ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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46:34
S1:E11 Book Interview - Part 2 of "Centering Bilingual and Multilingual Latinx Students En Comunidad"
In this episode, Dr. Sarah P Alvarez joins me as co-host in our interview with Drs. Carla España and Luz Yadira Herrera about their noteworthy book and inspiration for this series, En Comunidad: Lessons for Centering the Voices and E...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:17:58
S1:E9 More Work - Part 4 of " “Liberate Your Imagination: The Dark Fantastic and Black Characters in Fairytales, Fantasy, and Sci-Fi”
This episode is inspired by Dr. Ebony Elizabeth Thomas' recent book, The Dark Fantastic: Race and the Imagination from Harry Potter to the Hunger Games. I am in conversation with Anthony Pierce and Da'Von McCune of The Wakanda Al...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:01:58