David J. Johns, Executive Director of the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC), discusses the state of the education system, what he learned as a kindergarten teacher, and calls on educators to help make the change. Produced by Samantha Williams and her team at the Robertson Center, with production by Stephen LaRosa and Joseph Fridman of Wonder Boy Audio.  Hosting and editing by Joseph Fridman.  Original composition and mixing by Stephen LaRosa.

An Author's Dream

Presented by the Robertson Center-- a gathering place for believers in the power of public education -- Extraordinary will bring forth a series of conversations on the present and future of schools. Together with some of the boldest, most influential leaders working at the intersection of education and equity, we’ll explore topics like the relationship between schools and politics, the power of student and educator voice, the value of engaging and diverse curriculum, and the importance of mental health in schools. New episodes release every other Monday. To learn more about the Robertson Center visit  https://www.successacademies.org/robertsoncenter/.