K-12 Public Education Insights: Empowering Parents of Color — Trends, Tactics, and Topics That Impact POC
Kim J. Fields
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Raising kids can be tough! I know because I’ve been a single mom who raised two kids on my own. And when they get in the K-12 public education system, learning the ins and outs of that system can get you all tangled up, especially when you’re a parent of color (POC). You need to be aware of the current trends, tactics, and topics, as well as the necessary resources to navigate within the system. That’s what the K-12 Public Education Insights: Empowering Parents of Color podcast is all about — providing you with tools, information, and practical actions to help you and your children succeed within the complexities of K-12 public education.
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S4E179 Episode 179: Parents Matter More Than Peers In Childhood
"Send me a Text Message!""Peer pressure isn’t just a teenage phase anymore. More and more, we’re seeing kids treat their peer group as the final authority, which can leave parents feeling rejected,…
S4E178 Episode 178: Daily One-On-One Talk Builds Strong Readers
"Send me a Text Message!"Kindergarten is supposed to sound like a lively room full of ideas, jokes, and questions. But many early childhood educators are seeing something different: fewer…
S4E177 Episode 177: Your Kid Forgot To Zip Their Coat And Now Everyone Is Mad
"Send me a Text Message!"Teachers are sounding the alarm about young kids who struggle with basic independence, and parents are hearing it as one more accusation. I take a different route: I look at…
S4E176 Episode 176: Why Schools Undervalue Writing And How Parents Can Help
"Send me a Text Message!"Writing is the most overlooked literacy tool in K-12 education, and it might be the fastest way to help your child become a stronger reader. In this episode, I’m unpacking…
S4E175 Episode 175: The Success Sequence's Teaching of Family Values In Schools
"Send me a Text Message!"Some lawmakers want a “success sequence” taught in schools: finish high school, work full-time, get married, then have children. That sounds like simple advice until you ask…
S4E174 Episode 174: When School Tech Tools Multiply But Learning Does Not
"Send me a Text Message!"Schools have never had more educational technology, and yet many parents are still asking the same question at the kitchen table: Is all this screen time actually helping my…
S4E173 Episode 173: Screens Are Replacing The Skills Kids Need For School
"Send me a Text Message!"Your child can be bright, curious, and loved deeply at home and still walk into kindergarten missing the skills that make school work. That’s the gap I tackle today, because…
S4E172 Episode 172: Gentle Parenting Meets Shoelaces And Loses
"Send me a Text Message!"Kids used to learn toilet training and shoe tying like a normal rite of passage. Now, early childhood educators are saying something has shifted, and it is showing up in…
S4E171 Episode 171: When Classroom Behavior Breaks Down, Parents Are Blamed
"Send me a Text Message!"Classroom disruption isn’t a punchline anymore. Teachers across the country are reporting more disrespect, more disengagement, and, in some cases, behavior that becomes…
S4E170 Episode 170: When States Cut Remediation Classes, Who Pays The Price?
"Send me a Text Message!"I break down why states are restricting remedial math and English courses in college and what that means for students who still need a bridge to credit-bearing coursework. I…
S4E169 Episode 169: Why Financial Literacy Must Start Before High School
"Send me a Text Message!"Money decisions shape futures long before a first paycheck arrives. I take you inside the fast‑growing world of in‑school banking, new district pilots, and the real question…
S4E168 Episode 168: Spell Check Won’t Save Your Kids Forever
"Send me a Text Message!"Spelling isn’t a throwback to red pens and Friday quizzes; it’s the quiet engine that powers fluent reading and confident writing. I dive into the real research behind…
S4E167 Episode 167: They Banned The Dictionary, And Other Wild Book Ban Updates
"Send me a Text Message!"When a school district pulls 1,600 titles—including the dictionary—you know the fight over books is about more than pages on a shelf. I update you on the latest in the…
S4E166 Episode 166: Algebra 1 Is Not A Secret Club; It Is A Prerequisite
"Send me a Text Message!"One course can open an entire future. I dig into why Algebra 1 functions as a true gatekeeper in K–12, how early placement unlocks advanced math pathways, and why…
S4E165 Episode 165: When Fewer Days Promise More — Do Schools Actually Deliver?
"Send me a Text Message!"Four days of school, five days of life: the tradeoff sounds tempting, but what actually happens to learning, families, and neighborhoods when districts make the switch? I dig…
S4E164 Episode 164: Students Are Quiet Quitting in School
"Send me a Text Message!"What if the rise of “quiet quitting” isn’t just about the workplace, but also the classroom? I dig into why so many teens are doing the bare minimum, why homework time has…
S4E163 Episode 163: Your Kid’s “Tutor” Might Be Making Them Dumber
"Send me a Text Message!"AI is showing up in every corner of K‑12—from lesson planning and grading to chat-based “tutors” that promise instant help. I pull back the curtain on what gets lost when…
S4E162 Episode 162: Why Joy, Not Tests, Instills a Love of Learning in Children
"Send me a Text Message!"Love of learning gets printed on mission statements, but too often gets lost in classrooms filled with scripts, worksheets, and test prep. I pull back the curtain on what the…
S4E161 Episode 161: From Engagement To Involvement — How Parents Of Color Drive K-12 Success
"Send me a Text Message!"When grades lag and motivation dips, waiting for a quarterly report card is like checking the weather after the storm. I explore practical, research-backed ways parents of…
S4E160 Episode 160: Your Kid’s 'A' Might Be Lying, And So Is The Homework
"Send me a Text Message!"Grades shape futures, but do they measure what a student actually knows—or how well they play the points game? I take a hard look at why traditional grading often blends…
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