We talk with Jordan Lewis, Tina Ellsworth, and Ovie Oghenejobo about the measurements and accountability needed to accelerate progress in the completion of the American Civil Rights movement. We identify and discuss areas where people try to p

Conversations about Race - Part 2 - Examples of Systemic Racism: Episode 3 of 4

Jul 6th, 2020 12m 11s

Welcome to another episode of Conversations about Race; with me once again are Ovie Oghenejobo, Jordan Lewis, and Tina Ellsworth. In this episode we discuss a few of the many examples of systemic racism that one might not have realized was out

Conversations about Race - Part 2: The Courage of Engagement - Episode 2 of 4

Jul 6th, 2020 24m 5s

Our guests are Ovie Oghenejabo, Jordan Lewis, and Tina Ellsworth. For many white people, the self reflection that comes with engagement in equity and anti-racist work can be disconcerting and uncomfortable. But for Black people, who face the

Conversations about Race Pt 2: We meet again. Episode 1 of 4

Jul 5th, 2020 30m 46s

The conversations around race, equity and anti-racism continue with our guests Ovie Oghenejobo, Jordan Lewis, and Tina Ellsworth. In this episode we discuss some of the changes that have happened since our first Conversations about Race over

Episode 2: Mindfulness with Jordan Lewis

Aug 3rd, 2018 28m 13s

An incredible conversation with Jordan Lewis, founder of Head Strong Health, about using mindful practices to provide the self care teachers need to serve students in today’s challenging environment. --- Support this podcast: https://podcas

Episode 1: PBL meets the Potato Cannon

Jul 12th, 2018 22m 17s

ImpowerED visits with Brett Playter, principal at Bingham Middle School in Independence MO. We discuss our early efforts at project based learning which were hilariously catastrophic. We want teachers to know that even though there is risk and

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