Send us a text message and let us know what you think and for ideas for future episodes. In this episode of The Teacher’s Forum, David sits down with Jonathan Santos Silva and Dr. RoseMary Clairmont to explore the revitalization of Native education. From Dr. Clairmont's journey from the classroom to tribal leadership (04:12) to Jonathan's powerful origin story beginning with a library card (07:31), they reveal the ongoing presence and resilience of Native communities (11:42). The discussion ...
Sep 15, 2025
1 hr 15 min
Send us a text message and let us know what you think and for ideas for future episodes. In this episode of The Teacher’s Forum, David reconnects with his former student, award-winning playwright and screenwriter Ismail Khalidi, to explore identity, art, and Palestine. From growing up Palestinian in America (05:45) to the influence of family and education (11:53) and his journey to playwriting (17:42), Ismail or Sim as he is known, shares how storytelling becomes both art and resistance. The...
Sep 2, 2025
58 min
Send us a text message and let us know what you think and for ideas for future episodes. In Part II of this compelling Pride Month conversation, David continues his interview with Dr. Rodney Glasgow, focusing on the recent pause of the NAIS People of Color Conference (POCC) and the Student Diversity Leadership Conference (SDLC), and what that means for equity work in independent schools. Rodney reflects on the decision to pause the conferences and how it conflicts with their activist roots (...
Jun 23, 2025
42 min
Send us a text message and let us know what you think and for ideas for future episodes. In Part I of this powerful Pride Month conversation, David speaks with Dr. Rodney Glasgow, a prominent educator and advocate for equity and inclusion, about the intersections of race, class, and sexual orientation, and the role of educators in today’s challenging climate. Rodney reflects on growing up in Baltimore and how it shaped his understanding of racial and economic segregation (04:45). He shares h...
Jun 16, 2025
46 min
Send us a text message and let us know what you think and for ideas for future episodes. In this episode of The Teacher’s Forum, David speaks with Michael and Lana Manson, founders of the Musical Arts Institute in Chicago, in celebration of African American Music Appreciation Month. They discuss their musical roots, the role of HBCUs in shaping their journeys, and the power of diverse musical training. The conversation explores the impact of music education on personal expression, critical t...
Jun 2, 2025
53 min
Send us a text message and let us know what you think and for ideas for future episodes. In this episode of The Teachers Forum, David interviews David Spellmon, a behavior specialist who integrates hip hop pedagogy into education. Spellmon shares his unique journey into education, emphasizing the importance of cultural relevance and social emotional learning. He discusses the resistance educators may have towards hip hop and how he addresses these concerns by highlighting the original princi...
May 12, 2025
48 min
Send us a text message and let us know what you think and for ideas for future episodes. In this episode of the Teachers Forum, host David Harris speaks with Freda Lin, co-director of the YURI Education Project, about her journey from a conflicted racial identity in a homogenous suburb to becoming an activist for Asian American studies in education. Frieda shares her experiences at Northwestern University, where she fought for the establishment of Asian American studies, and discusses the im...
Apr 22, 2025
52 min
Send us a text message and let us know what you think and for ideas for future episodes. In this episode of the Teachers Forum, host David Harris interviews former student Michael Lamb, who shares his journey from being a student at the University of Chicago Lab School to becoming a teacher in the South Side of Chicago. Michael discusses the challenges and opportunities he faced while teaching in the Ickes community, emphasizing the importance of understanding students' backgrounds and the r...
Apr 7, 2025
51 min
Send us a text message and let us know what you think and for ideas for future episodes. In this episode of the Teachers Forum, David Harris interviews Abeer Ramadan- Shinnawi, a Palestinian-American educator and equity advocate. Abeer shares her journey from being a child of Palestinian immigrants to becoming a teacher and advocate for Muslim and Arab students in the Baltimore area. She discusses her early education experiences in both the U.S. and Palestine, the challenges of cultural iden...
Mar 3, 2025
58 min
Send us a text message and let us know what you think and for ideas for future episodes. In this episode of the Teachers Forum, David sits down with esteemed educator and historian, Dr. Charles Branham to discuss Black History Month 2025. The also discuss the ongoing backlash against African-American advancements, particularly in the context of Black History Month. He explores historical patterns of resistance to African-American progress, the impact of Donald Trump's presidency, and the pot...
Feb 17, 2025
1 hr
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