Be a Better Ally: critical conversations for K12 educators

Be a Better Ally: critical conversations for K12 educators

Tricia Friedman

Episodes 275
Avg. Duration 31m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (11)
Since May 2019
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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About This Podcast

A podcast for educators reimagining what allyship looks like in classrooms, staff rooms, and communities. Host Tricia Friedman, global educator, coach, and Director at Shifting Schools, guides dynamic conversations at the intersection of education, identity, and digital humanities. Each episode brings together practitioners, authors, and thought leaders exploring how schools can cultivate belonging, through curriculum, culture, and critical reflection. With an eye toward digital culture and justice, this show asks: How might we be better listeners, advocates, and co-creators in an interconnected world?

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Recent Episodes

Meet 'Jack and Me'

Apr 01, 2026 29m

This week I am sharing my podcast feed with Matthew Savage's show Jack and Me. If you have not yet tuned in, I hope this introduction turns you into a fan. Learn more: https://jackandme.podbean.com/

Why "What Do You Want to Be?" May Be the Wrong Question | Peter H. Reynolds

Mar 25, 2026 12m

What if "What do you want to be when you grow up?" is not the best question to ask young people? In this episode, Tricia speaks with beloved author and illustrator Peter H. Reynolds about creativity,…

People, Passion, Professional Development: with Justin Hardman and Carlos Galvez

Mar 18, 2026 38m

How can we rethink professional development for teachers so it feels energizing, relevant, and deeply human? In this episode, Tricia Friedman is joined by Justin Hardman and Carlos Galvez for a…

Jasmine Warga on Children's Literature, Emotional Growth, and Unlikely Friendship

Mar 11, 2026 20m

Jasmine Warga joins us to talk about trust, vulnerability, friendship, and the creative process behind writing children's books that resonate deeply with young readers. We explore how animal…

What Rowing Teaches Leaders: with Dana Specker Watts, Ph.D.

Mar 05, 2026 36m

Dana Specker Watts began rowing and found an unexpected leadership lab: a sport where trust is built through timing, teamwork, and attention to small signals. In this educational interview, Dana…

Family of Spies and the Work of Confronting the Truth

Feb 26, 2026 25m

In this episode, Tricia sits down with Christine Kuehn and Mark Schiponi to discuss Family of Spies, a World War II story of Nazi espionage, betrayal, and family secrecy. Christine and Mark share…

Table for One? The Ethics of AI Companionship

Feb 19, 2026 13m

What do we owe each other in an age of artificial intimacy? This episode dives into Tricia Friedman's interactive ethics exercise, Table for One?, which uses the metaphor of an AI companion…

Love is a Verb with Sandra Magsamen

Feb 14, 2026 15m

In this conversation, Sandra Magsamen discusses her approach to creating children's literature that emphasizes connection, love, and emotional intelligence. She shares insights into her creative…

Rethinking Love, Leadership, and Loneliness with Julie Menanno

Feb 12, 2026 26m

This week, Tricia speaks with Julie Menanno about her new book, Secure Love, and what it actually takes to build emotionally safe, lasting relationships in a hyperconnected world. The conversation…

Rise, Girl, Rise, with Gloria Steinem and Leymah Gbowee

Feb 05, 2026 11m

In a bold anthem, Rise, Girl, Rise, feminist organizer Gloria Steinem and Nobel Peace Prize winner Leymah Gbowee share their parallel journeys as activists. This picture book for children is told…

Can we encourage a puzzler's mindset?

Jan 28, 2026 15m

What do puzzles teach us about being human? In this episode, Tricia talks with Allison Kane, Head of Puzzle Innovation at Highlights, about why puzzling matters far beyond entertainment. From Hidden…

Carrying a Timeless Story Forward: Charlotte Jones Voiklis on Legacy and Adaptation

Jan 22, 2026 23m

In this conversation, Tricia and Charlotte Jones Voiklis explore the enduring impact of 'A Wrinkle in Time,' discussing its timeless themes, the significance of adaptations, and the cultural context…

Will we focus on the most human of our problems?

Jan 13, 2026 9m

Tricia Friedman explores how AI can be used as a human-centered problem-solving partner rather than an automation shortcut. Through two deeply grounded real-world examples — one personal, one…

What Evidence-Based Health Actually Means with Dr. Michael Greger

Jan 07, 2026 22m

This week we give you a conversation from Tricia's other show: Shifting Schools. In this episode, host Tricia Friedman sits down with Dr. Michael Greger, bestselling author and founder of…

How to Talk to Young People About Substance Use (What Actually Helps)

Dec 30, 2025 48m

Substance use prevention is often driven by fear-based messaging and one-off assemblies—but research and lived experience suggest these approaches fall short. In this episode, Tricia Friedman is…

Can Scientists Succeed Where Politicians Fail? A Conversation with Nobel Laureate Peter Agre

Dec 18, 2025 19m

What role can scientists play when politics reaches a standstill? In this episode, Tricia Friedman speaks with Nobel Prize–winning scientist Peter Agre about his extraordinary second career in…

Co-Creating Wonder: The Making of Interactive Stories with Sandra Magsamen

Dec 11, 2025 18m

In this conversation, Sandra Magsamen discusses the importance of interactive storytelling in children's books, emphasizing how they foster emotional connections and self-esteem in young readers. She…

Using Trivia to Inspire Writers: Lessons from Brian "Uncle John" Boone

Dec 05, 2025 20m

In this warm and curiosity-packed conversation, Tricia Friedman sits down with Brian "Uncle John" Boone, longtime contributor to the iconic Uncle John's Know It All Bathroom Reader series—now…

Redefining Family with Scott & Mark Hoying: Creativity, Parenthood, and Representation

Nov 26, 2025 23m

Tricia Friedman sits down with Scott and Mark Hoying to explore what it means to build a family rooted in love, creativity, and community. Together they talk about their new children's book, why…

Tami Charles on Picture Books, Fear in Creativity, and Teaching Unity Through Stories

Nov 20, 2025 18m

What happens when a children's book becomes a tool for unity, empathy, and allyship? In this conversation, Tami Charles—author, former teacher, and champion of diverse stories—opens up about the…

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