Empowering Education with Matthew D. Hale: Black History, Financial Literacy, and Innovative Teaching

Welcome to Jolene's Books and Writers Talk podcast! In this episode, host Jolene MacFadden sits down with Matthew D. Hale, a visionary educator, retired US Marine, and award-winning self-published author. Hale discusses his innovative approach to teaching black history, civics, financial literacy, and coding through his unique activity workbook series that has garnered national attention. Learn how his work is transforming education and inspiring young minds across the country. Don't miss this insightful conversation on the power of representation, storytelling, and the importance of providing engaging educational resources. Tune in and discover how you can support Matthew’s mission and learn more about his impactful work at WeGonnaLearnToday.org.

00:00 Introduction to Jolene's Books and Writers Talk

01:15 Meet Matthew D. Hale: Visionary Educator and Author

01:34 The Journey of Creating Educational Workbooks

03:08 Expanding the Reach: Media and Technology

03:49 Interactive Learning and Community Engagement

05:13 Challenges and Innovations in Nonprofit Work

06:49 Exploring New Writing Ventures

12:55 The Writing Process and Overcoming Doubts

14:02 The Impact of Social Media on Learning

16:33 Advice for Aspiring Writers

17:49 Conclusion and Farewell

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