K-12 Education: Untangled — Trends, Issues, and Parental Actions for Public Schools

Kim J. Fields

Show • 146 episodes

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. You need to know about the current trends and issues as well as resources necessary to navigate within the system. That’s what the K-12 Education: Untangled podcast is all about — providing you with tools, information and practical actions to help you and your children succeed within the comp...

Episode 144: Boundaries Aren't Selfish, They're Necessary

May 27 • 24m

Episode 143: Decoding Educational Jargon — Understanding Education's Secret Language

May 20 • 35m

Episode 142: The Digital Distraction — How Wireless Devices Are Hijacking Student Learning

May 13 • 20m

Episode 141: Design Thinking Unleashed — From Classroom Theory to Community Action

May 6 • 21m

Episode 140: Tuning Out Noise, Tuning In Purpose — Using Nature to Reclaim Your Focus

Apr 29 • 22m

Episode 139: Shots or Not? The Ethical Tug-of-War Between Parental Rights and Community Health

Apr 22 • 30m

Episode 138: When Politics Meets the Classroom — How Federal Education Cuts Threaten Communities of Color

Apr 15 • 30m

Episode 137: Continuous Improvement and Accreditation in Education: Myth or Club?

Apr 8 • 32m

Episode 136: Balancing the Books and the Brain — Why Student Wellness Matters

Apr 1 • 31m

Episode 135: Small Actions, Big Results — How to Stay Motivated When Life Gets Overwhelming

Mar 25 • 29m

Episode 134: Homeschooling — The Path to Raising Leaders, Not Just Box-Checkers

Mar 18 • 31m

Episode 133: Beyond Report Cards — Strengthening the School-Home Connection

Mar 11 • 30m

Episode 132: Why One Size Doesn’t Fit All in Education — Discovering UDL

Mar 4 • 32m

Episode 131: Balancing Act — Mastering Life's Demands with Emotional Intelligence & Resilience

Feb 25 • 32m

Episode 130: Portrait of a Graduate — Preparing for Life Beyond the Classroom

Feb 18 • 30m

Episode 129: Leveraging Esports — Empowering Student Engagement and Success in Education

Feb 11 • 20m

Episode 128: Parent Power —The Rise and Impact of Micro-Schools

Feb 4 • 35m

Episode 127: Redefining Success — Navigating Life's Changing Stages and Transitions

Jan 28 • 36m

Episode 126: Transforming Learning Environments with the Power of Color

Jan 21 • 26m

Episode 125: Closing the Critical Thinking Gap in Education

Jan 14 • 29m

Episode 124: Embracing Diversity: Building Inclusive Classrooms for All Learners

Jan 7 • 31m

Episode 123: Guiding Children Towards Success and Fulfillment

Dec 31, 2024 • 17m

Episode 122: Harnessing Tutoring's Potential to Transform Student Success

Dec 24, 2024 • 30m

Episode 121: Ensuring Education Continuity in the Face of Climate Change

Dec 17, 2024 • 29m

Episode 120: Equip Your Child with Skills for a Digital World

Dec 10, 2024 • 30m

Episode 119: Unpacking Racial Discrepancies in School Funding

Dec 3, 2024 • 33m

Episode 118: Navigating Life's Hurdles with Tenacity

Nov 26, 2024 • 29m

Episode 117: Enhancing Educational Outcomes through CTE

Nov 19, 2024 • 41m

Episode 116: Empowering African-American Students with Foundational Leadership Skills

Nov 12, 2024 • 28m

Episode 115: Championing Equity in Education through Section 504

Nov 5, 2024 • 25m

Episode 114: Strategies for High Achievement and Personal Growth

Oct 29, 2024 • 26m

Episode 113: Empowering Parents to Transform IEP Meetings

Oct 22, 2024 • 32m

Episode 112: From Sound to Success — The Phonics Journey

Oct 15, 2024 • 26m

Episode 111: School District Secrets Every Parent Should Know

Oct 8, 2024 • 22m

Episode 110: National Standards in Education — Navigating Challenges and Opportunities for Consistency in K-12

Oct 1, 2024 • 20m

Episode 109: Navigating Ambition-Focused Parenting — Balancing High Expectations and Emotional Well-Being in K-12 Education

Sep 24, 2024 • 28m

Episode 108: Educational Growth — From Memorization to Critical Thinking

Sep 17, 2024 • 23m

Episode 107: Unraveling the Homework Debate — Balancing Stress, Equity, and Effectiveness in K-12 Education

Sep 10, 2024 • 27m

Episode 106: The Future of Education — Custom Learning Experiences

Sep 3, 2024 • 31m

Season 3 Trailer

Aug 13, 2024 • 2m

Episode 105: Embracing the Understanding that Parenthood is not Transactional

May 28, 2024 • 23m

Episode 104: Confronting the Silent Epidemic of Student Chronic Absenteeism

May 21, 2024 • 33m

Episode 103: Empowering the Next Generation — The Crucial Integration of Soft Skills in K-12 Education

May 14, 2024 • 31m

Episode 102: Revolutionizing the Parent-Teacher Conference Experience

May 7, 2024 • 23m

Episode 101: Safeguarding Our Children's Future in the Social Media Landscape

Apr 30, 2024 • 33m

Episode 100: Dismantling the Architecture of Racism — Envisioning Equity and Justice in Public Education

Apr 23, 2024 • 35m

Episode 99: Navigating the Undercurrents of Racism — The Struggle for Equality in American K-12 Education

Apr 16, 2024 • 30m

Episode 98: Unmasking Educational Inequity — Confronting Racism's Impact on Students of Color

Apr 9, 2024 • 31m

Episode 97: Amplifying Voices in Education — The Journey of Parent Advocacy for Equity in K-12 Learning

Apr 2, 2024 • 23m

Episode 96: Unveiling Wisdom's Essence — The Intricate Dance of Knowledge and Wise Living

Mar 26, 2024 • 30m

Episode 95: The Art of Raising Confident and Resilient Children

Mar 19, 2024 • 26m

Episode 94: Navigating the Charter vs Public School Terrain for Student Success

Mar 12, 2024 • 25m

Episode 93: Fostering Future Leaders — The Vital Role of Emotional Intelligence in Children

Mar 5, 2024 • 29m

Episode 92: Embracing Life's Curveballs — The Art of Acceptance in Personal Growth and Relationships

Feb 27, 2024 • 30m

Episode 91: Empowering Educational Outcomes — Harnessing the Power of Community and Parental Engagement in Schools

Feb 20, 2024 • 19m

Episode 90: The Quiet Revolution of Microschools and Their Role in Tailoring Student Education

Feb 13, 2024 • 26m

Episode 89: The Quiet Revolution in Learning and the Homeschooling Advantage

Feb 6, 2024 • 29m

Episode 88: Navigating Life's Twists and Turns — From Overwhelm to Empowerment

Jan 30, 2024 • 34m

Episode 87: Cultivating Emotional Wisdom — Strategies for Whole-Brain Child Development and Parenting Resilience

Jan 23, 2024 • 27m

Episode 86: Rethinking Achievement — The Empowering Journey Through Competency-Based Education in Our Schools

Jan 16, 2024 • 29m

Episode 85: Unveiling Systemic Inequities in Education — From the School Bus to the Classroom and Beyond

Jan 9, 2024 • 27m

Episode 84: Rising Above Educational Hurdles with Determination and Courage

Jan 2, 2024 • 28m

Episode 83: The Evolution of Classroom Learning with the Advent of Blended Learning Techniques

Dec 20, 2023 • 23m

Episode 82: Demystifying School Boards - Understanding their Influence, Role in Education, and Making Your Voice Count

Dec 12, 2023 • 31m

Episode 81: Understanding the Building Blocks of Self-Confidence in Academic Achievement

Dec 5, 2023 • 27m

Episode 80: Transforming Your Life — Conquering Negativity and Self-Doubt through Positive Self-Talk and a Growth Mindset

Nov 28, 2023 • 30m

Episode 79: Place-Based Education — A Dynamic Shift from Traditional to Experiential Learning

Nov 21, 2023 • 31m

Episode 78: Redefining Learning — Cultivating Personalized, Student-Centric Experiences at Home and Harnessing the Power of 'Slow Parenting'

Nov 14, 2023 • 19m

Episode 77: The Changing Face of Education — From Traditional to Personalized and Self-Led Learning

Nov 7, 2023 • 35m

Episode 76: Demystifying the Integration of VR, AR, and AI into K-12 Education — Preparing Students for the Future Job Landscape

Oct 31, 2023 • 35m

Episode 75: Navigating the Energy Landscape — From Negative Influences to High Vibrational Living

Oct 24, 2023 • 33m

Episode 74: Illuminating the Role of Project-Based Learning in Today's K-12 Education

Oct 17, 2023 • 28m

Episode 73: Bridging Soft Skills and STEM Education — A Redefinition of Learning

Oct 10, 2023 • 27m

Episode 72: Education Under Scrutiny — The Ongoing Debate of Critical Race Theory

Oct 3, 2023 • 21m

Episode 71: Decoding Thinking Styles — The Intrigue of Concurrent and Consecutive Thinking

Sep 26, 2023 • 32m

Episode 70: Unlocking the Potential of Micro-learning and Nano-learning in K-12 Education

Sep 19, 2023 • 22m

Episode 69: The Continuing Unsettling Saga of Book Banning in Education and the Inspiring Student Resilience

Sep 12, 2023 • 28m

Episode 68: Igniting Curiosity and Nurturing a Love of Learning in Children

Sep 5, 2023 • 32m

Episode 67: Making Space for What Matters — Exploring Physical and Mental Decluttering

Aug 29, 2023 • 20m

Episode 66: Play, Persistence, and Preschool — A Balanced Approach to Early Learning

Aug 22, 2023 • 33m

Episode 65: Exploring the Gender Gap in K-12 Education — Boys Falling Behind

Aug 15, 2023 • 30m

Episode 64: Exploring the Role and Controversy of Physical Education in K-12 Schools

Aug 8, 2023 • 22m

Episode 63: Overcoming Chronic Complaining and Victim Mentality: A Journey Towards Mindfulness and Personal Growth

Aug 1, 2023 • 31m

Episode 62: The Unseen Implications of AI in Our School Systems

Jul 25, 2023 • 22m

Episode 61: Deciphering the Complexities of Early Math Education

Jul 18, 2023 • 26m

Episode 60: How Early Literacy Can Shape Your Child's Learning Journey

Jul 11, 2023 • 27m

Episode 59: Prevailing over Pandemonium: A Toolkit for Life's Mayhem

Jul 4, 2023 • 17m

Episode 58: Tackling Student Poverty — Strategies for Academic Success

Jun 27, 2023 • 28m

Episode 57: Unlocking Academic Potential for Students of Color

Jun 20, 2023 • 29m

Episode 56: Exploring the Power of Games in Enhancing Education

Jun 13, 2023 • 17m

Episode 55: The Power of Boundaries in Parenting and Personal Development

Jun 6, 2023 • 20m

Episode 54: Does Digital Multitasking Impact Student Achievement?

May 30, 2023 • 31m

Episode 53: How do I Navigate within the School District when I need Answers?

May 23, 2023 • 25m

Episode 52: Is there an ideal Class Size?

May 16, 2023 • 21m

Episode 51: Why are Schools Closing?

May 9, 2023 • 28m

Episode 50: Watch Your Attitude - Part 2

May 2, 2023 • 16m

Season 2 Trailer

Apr 25, 2023 • 3m

Episode 49: What is a Teacher’s Worth?

Apr 25, 2023 • 27m

Episode 48: Are Kids Still Being Bullied in School? - Part 2

Apr 18, 2023 • 29m

Episode 47: Are Kids Still Being Bullied in School? - Part 1

Apr 11, 2023 • 26m

Episode 46: Watch Your Attitude - Part 1

Apr 4, 2023 • 18m

Episode 45: Banned Book Review #10: Lawn Boy

Mar 28, 2023 • 14m

Episode 44: What’s the Deal with Flipped Classrooms?

Mar 21, 2023 • 23m

Episode 43: Learning Loss

Mar 14, 2023 • 15m

Episode 42: Government Funding of Schools

Mar 7, 2023 • 21m

Episode 41: Asking for Help

Feb 28, 2023 • 20m

Episode 40: Banned Book Review #9: The 57 Bus

Feb 20, 2023 • 20m

Episode 39: Does Climate Change Really Impact Schools?

Feb 14, 2023 • 23m

Episode 38: Technology in the Classroom – Friend or Foe?

Feb 7, 2023 • 42m

Episode 37: We Do What’s Required

Jan 31, 2023 • 17m

Episode 36: Banned Book Review #8: Heavy

Jan 24, 2023 • 21m

Episode 35: Equity and Diversity in Education

Jan 17, 2023 • 31m

Episode 34: What are the Common Core State Standards all about?

Jan 10, 2023 • 27m

Episode 33: The Necessity of Self-reflection, Goal setting, and Self-efficacy

Jan 3, 2023 • 20m

Episode 32: We are All Connected

Dec 27, 2022 • 18m

Episode 31: Banned Book Review #7: All American Boys

Dec 20, 2022 • 15m

Episode 30: The Politics of Education

Dec 13, 2022 • 32m

Episode 29: Are letter grades passé?

Dec 6, 2022 • 31m

Episode 28: Can We Talk?

Nov 29, 2022 • 22m

Episode 27: Banned Book Review #6: Dear Martin

Nov 22, 2022 • 15m

Episode 26: What happened to America’s Black teachers?

Nov 15, 2022 • 27m

Episode 25: I’m mad as h%*l and I won’t take it anymore!

Nov 8, 2022 • 36m

Episode 24: Banned Book Review #5: The Hate U Give

Oct 25, 2022 • 16m

Episode 23: Students’ rights of Free Speech… Yeah, right!

Oct 18, 2022 • 33m

Episode 22: What is Maker Learning?

Oct 11, 2022 • 20m

Episode 21: The Importance of Self-Discipline

Oct 4, 2022 • 16m

Episode 20: Banned Book Review #4: How to be an Antiracist

Sep 27, 2022 • 21m

Episode 19: Future Trends in K-12 Educational Attainment

Sep 20, 2022 • 22m

Episode 18: The Homework Dilemma…To Help or Not to Help?

Sep 13, 2022 • 27m

Episode 17: An Attitude of Gratitude

Sep 6, 2022 • 13m

Episode 16: Banned Book Review #3: Brown Girl Dreaming

Aug 30, 2022 • 15m

Episode 15: The Unfortunate Likelihood of Suspension or Expulsion

Aug 23, 2022 • 27m

Episode 14: Is School Choice the Best Choice?

Aug 16, 2022 • 20m

Episode 13: The Power of Words

Aug 9, 2022 • 22m

Episode 12: Banned Book Review #2: Out of Darkness by Ashley Hope Perez

Aug 2, 2022 • 15m

Episode 11: From Segregation to Desegregation to Resegregation

Jul 27, 2022 • 27m

Episode 10: The Parent-Teacher Connection

Jul 19, 2022 • 27m

Episode 9: The Importance of Life Lessons

Jul 11, 2022 • 16m

Episode 8: Banned Book Review #1: The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison

Jul 5, 2022 • 11m

Episode 7: Is your child a critical thinker?

Jun 27, 2022 • 23m

Episode 6: What 21st-century Skills are needed for kids to compete in this New Age Workforce?

Jun 20, 2022 • 26m

Episode 5: It's personal, okay?

Jun 13, 2022 • 16m

Episode 4: Is book banning the new book burning?

May 31, 2022 • 22m

Episode 3: How has the Pandemic affected Academic Achievement for Children of Color?

May 19, 2022 • 23m

Episode 2: Is the School helping my child Learn?

Apr 17, 2022 • 17m

Episode 1: Why is this Still an Issue?

Mar 24, 2022 • 13m

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