What would you change about the U.S. public school system? Shaun Warren shares his story as an Indigenous man in America, expert in the Diversity Equity and Inclusion space, CFO of Equity & Engagement Consulting, and Co-Host of Hidden School Stories. We will learn more about his perspectives as a student and a professional, and hear what has motivated him to do this work.

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Higher Ground | Stevie Wonder https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1esf0efHbjM If I Ruled the World | Nas ft. Lauryn Hill https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlp-IIG9ApU

The coronavirus pandemic brought to light existing equity gaps and has widened racial inequities in PK-12 schools. In this episode, Lydia Imani chats with Aisha Wicks, an Elementary School Vice Principal, who shares how her school’s leadership team is centering equity in decision making.

School Yard Rap is a Black owned education consulting, curriculum and content production company that works to build awareness, knowledge, and competencies for excellence and equity in schools and companies. Founded by Brandon “Griot B” Brown, School Yard Rap’s mission is to drastically improve the educational experiences of learners of all ages by providing curriculum, content, music and professional development that uplifts the narratives of minorities. Griot B talks with Lydia Imani about his motivation for launching School Yard Rap and the impact of culturally relevant pedagogy in and beyond the classroom.       

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