The Case of Critical Literacy
In this episode (Ep10), Empowerment Starts Here with Dr. Paul Thomas in the Case of Critical Literacy. http://eshpodcast.libsyn.com/episode-10-the-case-of-critical-literacy As you listen, you will hear Dr. Thomas interrogate the difference between … Continue reading
The Case of Gradelessness
The ESHpodcast-Ep09: Released on 10/10/17 In this episode, Empowerment Starts Here with Peter Anderson. In it, Peter talks about why he went gradeless; what he learned about the schooling industry … Continue reading
The Case of Allyship in Context
The ESHpodcast-Ep03: Released on 8/24/17 In the episode, Empowerment Starts Here with Chris Thinnes. In it, he speaks transparently about his shift in allyship… going from working with people … Continue reading
The Case of Inclusive Faith
The ESHpodcast-Ep02: Released on 8/24/17 In the episode, Empowerment Starts Here with Rev. Gwen Thomas. In it, she speaks passionately about the value of not only welcoming people in … Continue reading
The Case of Being Black, Female and Human (Ep01)
Re: The Empowerment Starts Here Podcast http://eshpodcast.libsyn.com/episode-01-the-case-of-being-black-female-and-human In this episode, Empowerment Starts Here with Angela Walker. In it, she talks about the vocation to be human (as defined by … Continue reading
The Case of Strengths and Being
The ESHpodcast-Ep07: Released on 9/26/17 In this episode, Empowerment Starts Here with Kathleen Devine where she reveals individual strengths as a power source to be fully whole. In this conversation, … Continue reading
The Case of Hating High School
This is Episode 06 and today Empowerment Starts Here with Nikhil Goyal, with “The Case of Hating High School.” I am really excited about this show because of a kindred … Continue reading
The Case of Passion and Pursuit
The ESHpodcast-Ep05: Released on 9/12/17 In this episode, Empowerment Starts Here with Roger Harris (Artist/Performer) and Joshua Howard (Musician/Producer). Not only are Roger and Joshua both pursuing their artistry, they … Continue reading
The Empowerment Framework
Originally drawn from the scholarship of John Dewey, Lisa Delpit, and Parker Palmer (and later strengthened by the research of John Gaventa, Paulo Freire, and Gloria Ladson-Billings), the Empowerment Framework … Continue reading
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Why We Can’t Talk About Racism
When the world went up in arms after the no bill indictment surrounding Darren Wilson (the officer charged but exonerated in the slaying of Michael Brown), I noticed two reactions. … Continue reading →