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Welcome to the Real Talk Education Podcast, where we dive into the real topics facing real teachers, leaders, and students with your host, Marlena Gross, DEI champion, national ed thought leader and founder of EduGladiators. Each week we will discuss the topics that might be keeping you up at night as an educator or parent. This is not an echo chamber podcast. We will unapologetically examine the real challenges in education, plus provide insights and tips to help you navigate all the things, including curriculum, leadership, DEI, student engagement, advocacy, misinformation, and more. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome to the Real Talk Education Podcast, where we dive into the real topics facing real teachers, leaders, and students with your host, Marlena Gross, DEI champion, national ed thought leader and founder of EduGladiators. Each week we will discuss the topics that might be keeping you up at night as an educator or parent.
Real Talk Education is hosted by EduGladiators. The show has published 52 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "#44 - Damn the Torpedoes! Fighting Book Bans & Erasure at the Naval Academy" (3 April 2025, 30 minutes), "#43 - More Than Just a Party: The Black Resistance of Mardi Gras" (4 March 2025, 19 minutes), and "#42 - Honoring Black History Month Year Round" (25 February 2025, 20 minutes).
Real Talk Education publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 24 minutes across 52 episodes.
Booking probability for Real Talk Education is 22%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Real Talk Education requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Real Talk Education's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Real Talk Education are Schools (K-12). Real Talk Education has an education audience.
EduGladiators hosts Real Talk Education, an education podcast with 52 episodes published.
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<p>In this episode, we’re diving into the dangerous and deliberate removal of nearly 400 books from the U.S. Naval Academy’s library ahead of a visit from the Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth this past Tuesday, April 1...
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<p>Mardi Gras is often seen as just a wild party—beads, parades, and celebrations. But what many don’t realize is that <b>Mardi Gras has deep African, Creole, and Black American roots</b>. It’s a tradition born from...
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<p>We’ve spent <b>February celebrating Black History Month</b>, amplifying Black excellence, addressing the current state of DEI and recognizing the profound impact of Black leaders, innovators, and change-makers. But...
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<p><b>Public school hiring in 2025 is under attack.</b> With new political restrictions on DEI, merit-based hiring shifts, and increased scrutiny on educators, schools are struggling to hire diverse and experienced...
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<p>📢 <b>Did you know that the push for a federal Department of Education was originally backed by the Ku Klux Klan?</b></p><p><br></p><p>Yes, you read that right. In the 1920s, the KKK pushed for a federal education...
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<p>As Black History Month begins, the battle over <b>Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)</b> in schools is intensifying. With political attacks against DEI initiatives growing—led by Trump and other conservative...
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<p>In this episode of Real Talk Education, we analyze the historical parallels between Adolf Hitler’s rise to power and Donald Trump’s planned first-day executive actions. From “Draining the Swamp” rhetoric to targeting...
<p>In this episode of Real Talk Education, we dive into the striking contrast between Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of justice and equality and the policies associated with Donald Trump’s presidency and Agenda 47...
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<p>Explore strategies for educators to create supportive, inclusive classrooms after the election. Discover practical solutions for fostering respect, empathy, and civil discourse in your school community post-election...
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<p>The topic of race and racial discrimination continues to remain a pressing issue in modern society particularly in schools for both students, teachers and leaders. As discussions surrounding racism and...
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<p>Today is <b>Martin Luther King, Jr. Day</b>, better known as <b>MLK Day.</b> Many people will post their favorite MLK quote. Some white allies will even join in marches around the country remembering the legacy of...
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<p>Injuries are a common occurrence in sports, especially in the NFL where players can be seriously injured in front of a large audience. This was the case for Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who collapsed on the...
<p>During the Christmas season, many people around the world celebrate the holidays and traditions of their respective religions. While the specifics of these celebrations may vary widely, there are a few general...
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<p>For over a decade, Twitter has provided teachers and leaders a transformational space to build their professional learning communities, exchange lesson ideas, find out what’s going on in schools around the country...
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<p><b>November is Native American Heritage Month with the goal of celebrating the rich and diverse cultures and traditions of Native Americans. November is also the perfect time to correctly educate our students and...
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<p>The blockbuster hit, ‘Black Panther’, may be set in the fictional afro-centric world of Wakanda, but the movie’s power of boosting diversity in STEM careers is very real. According to the United States Department of...
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<p>As we think about eradicating the barriers of occupational hierarchy of our BIPOC students, we have to identify drivers and access points in our college and career readiness practices that subconsciously reinforce...
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<p><b>Allies</b> are a critical piece for moving the needle of making our schools for students and staff more diverse, equitable, and inclusive; however, when faced with action steps that includes addressing one’s own...
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<p>It’s time to have some “<b>real talk” </b>about why districts are struggling with recruiting and retaining diverse staff. Having a diverse teacher and leadership workforce is critical, yet, few districts have...
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<p>It’s time to have some “<b>real talk” about the elephant in the room or for some listeners, the boardroom - misinformation. </b>Plus I will share tips to fight back against misinformation about our schools, students...
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