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Belonging in Classrooms: Stories of Anti-Racism in Minneapolis Public Schools

Hosted by Advancing Equity Coalition · education · EN-US · 31 episodes

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How do we practice belonging in one of the most segregated spaces in America? Who are the people challenging the systems? What do they do differently? What do they wish you knew about their experience?Join us on a journey to tell the stories of educators, students, and community members working to dismantle racism in Minneapolis Public Schools.

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What is Belonging in Classrooms: Stories of Anti-Racism in Minneapolis Public Schools about?

How do we practice belonging in one of the most segregated spaces in America? Who are the people challenging the systems? What do they do differently? What do they wish you knew about their experience? Join us on a journey to tell the stories of educators, students, and community members working to dismantle racism in Minneapolis Public Schools.

Who hosts Belonging in Classrooms: Stories of Anti-Racism in Minneapolis Public Schools?

Belonging in Classrooms: Stories of Anti-Racism in Minneapolis Public Schools is hosted by Advancing Equity Coalition. The show has published 31 episodes to date.

What has Belonging in Classrooms: Stories of Anti-Racism in Minneapolis Public Schools covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Paula Luxenberg, Part 2" (17 July 2025, 30 minutes), "Paula Luxenberg, Part 1" (3 July 2025, 24 minutes), and "Zay Martin, LaKeitha "Keke" Ivie, and Ninah Abullah" (29 May 2025, 19 minutes).

How often does Belonging in Classrooms: Stories of Anti-Racism in Minneapolis Public Schools publish?

Belonging in Classrooms: Stories of Anti-Racism in Minneapolis Public Schools publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 25 minutes across 31 episodes.

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Booking probability for Belonging in Classrooms: Stories of Anti-Racism in Minneapolis Public Schools is 21%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Belonging in Classrooms: Stories of Anti-Racism in Minneapolis Public Schools requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Belonging in Classrooms: Stories of Anti-Racism in Minneapolis Public Schools's contact route on record: verified email.

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Advancing Equity Coalition hosts Belonging in Classrooms: Stories of Anti-Racism in Minneapolis Public Schools, an education show with 31 episodes published.

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  • Episode #14

    Paula Luxenberg, Part 2

    Jul 17, 202530 minS2

    <p>Paula Luxenberg is an MPS Parent and leader of the Minneapolis chapter of Integrated Schools. Paula joins Heather to discuss complicated topics around integration, segregation, and desegregation, with clear...

  • Episode #13

    Paula Luxenberg, Part 1

    Jul 3, 202524 minS2

    <p>Paula Luxenberg is an MPS Parent and leader of the Minneapolis chapter of Integrated Schools. Paula joins Heather to discuss complicated topics around integration, segregation, and desegregation, with clear...

  • Episode #12

    Zay Martin, LaKeitha "Keke" Ivie, and Ninah Abullah

    May 29, 202519 minS2

    <p>Zay Martin, Keke Ivie, and Ninah Abdullah are students at Camden High School. They join us to talk about the ways they have been impacted by participating in classes and services from the Office of Black Student...

  • Episode #11

    Quintrell Robinson

    May 8, 202512 minS2

    <p>Quintrell Robinson is a student athlete at Washburn High School who joins us to talk about tenacity and learning to try new things. Listen in to hear about and learn from his experiences.</p>

  • Episode #10

    Ms. Garrigos

    Mar 13, 202530 minS2

    <p>Carmen Garrigos is a teacher at Lucy Laney who joins us to share her experiences, from student teaching to her current classroom. Ms. Garrigos joins us to talk about how she supports students in feeling safe...

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  • Episode #9

    Mr. Teigland

    Feb 20, 202525 minS2

    <p>Scott Teigland is a 3rd grade teacher at Lucy Craft Laney Elementary School. He joins us on Belonging in Classrooms to share how he leads with high expectations and joy in his classroom.</p>

  • Episode #8

    Paula Cole on the READ Act

    Feb 6, 202528 minS2

    <p>Paula Cole, Executive Director of Educators for Excellence MN, joins us to talk about the READ Act. From the legislation itself, to its impact on students and educators, this episode features content for caregivers...

  • Episode #7

    Lisa Skjefte + Kija Deer, MIGIZI

    Jan 23, 202530 minS2

    <p>Lisa Skjefte and Kija Deer join us to talk about their work at MIGIZI, supporting and empowering Native youth. Listen in to hear about the power of letting youth lead, the wisdom in Native culture, and the ways our...

  • Episode #6

    Lara Bergman

    Dec 19, 202421 minS2

    <p>Lara Bergman is a parent leader in MPS with a wealth of knowledge from her own experiences as an MPS student, early childhood educator, and leader in her community. Are you a parent leader looking to learn about how...

  • Episode #5

    Richelle Norton

    Nov 21, 202430 minS2

    <p>Richelle Norton is the owner of North Star Art Club, an MPS parent and former MPS educator. Richelle joins us to talk about the impact art can have on students and adults, her experiences as an MPS parent, and her...

  • Episode #4

    Ms. Nina

    Oct 31, 202419 minS2

    <p>Nina Duffeck is a High Five Teacher at Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School. She joins us to talk about her students, how she incorporates Social Emotional Learning, and the joys of teaching.</p>

  • Episode #3

    Julia Freeman, Voices for Racial Justice

    Oct 17, 202426 minS2

    <p>Ms. Julia Freeman is the Director of Community Engagement at Voices for Racial Justice and the Board Chair of the Advancing Equity Coalition. Julia joins Heather to talk about the purpose of being in coalition, the...

  • Episode #2

    Lisa Beck, Executive Director of Transportation and Fleet

    Oct 3, 202425 minS2

    <p>Lisa Beck is the Executive Director of Transportation and Fleet at MPS. Lisa joins us to talk about the challenges that MPS faces around transportation, things to consider for caregivers, and exciting future plans...

  • Episode #1

    MPS Landscape with Heather Anderson

    Sep 19, 20248 minS2

    <p>In an introduction to Season 2 of Belonging in Classrooms, Heather outlines the current landscape of MPS to set the stage for the stories that we will be sharing this season.</p>

  • Episode #16

    Claire Tralle + Anna Ehl

    Jun 27, 202434 minS1

    <p>Claire and Anna are parents of MPS students who have advocated for a gender inclusion policy in Minneapolis Public Schools. This episode explores what is included in the new MPS gender inclusion policy, how we work...

  • Episode #15

    Anzal, Iqra, Sarah, Fatumo, + Aisha - Part 2

    Jun 6, 202421 minS1

    <p>There is so much wisdom from this group of students, that we are bringing you Part 2 of a two-part series These young women cover senioritis, the draw of skipping class, how our classrooms have changed post-pandemic...

  • Episode #14

    Anzal, Iqra, Sarah, Fatumo, + Aisha - Part 1

    May 23, 202422 minS1

    <p>There is so much wisdom from this group of students, that we are bringing you Part 1 of a two-part series tomorrow. These young women cover senioritis, the draw of skipping class, how our classrooms have changed...

  • Episode #13

    Patrick Carpenter

    Apr 27, 202430 minS1

    <p>Belonging in Classrooms: Stories of Anti-Racism in Minneapolis Public Schools Patrick Carpenter is an Interventionist at South High School. Patrick joins us to talk about the ways intervention triads have impacted...

  • Episode #12

    Mr. Woody

    Apr 25, 202427 minS1

    <p>Elliott Woody is the Physical Education teacher at Olson Middle School. Mr. Woody joins us to talk about how he builds relationships with students through athletics, the challenges of meeting a diverse set of needs...

  • Episode #11

    Mr. Lash

    Apr 4, 202427 minS1

    <p>Joey Lash, Social Studies Teacher at Olson Middle School, joins us to talk about how he supports his students through balancing high expectations, authenticity, and deep belief in what they are capable of.</p>

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