amplifiED Podcast
EdAllies’ amplifiED podcast digs into the nuances, details, and lesser-known aspects of education equity through discussions that poke and prod at policymaking, systems, and much more. Hosted by Josh Crosson, EdAllies’ Executive Director and Margaret Sullivan, EdAllies’ Programs and Outreach Manager, amplifiED has discussed topics such as student discipline, innovative schools, chronic absenteeism, teacher diversity, literacy reform, legislative progress, the power of youth advocacy, and more!
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This is AmplifiEd, the EdAllies podcast.
At EdAllies, we partner with schools, families, and communities to ensure that all Minnesota students have access to a rigorous and engaging education. We advance policies that put underserved students first, remove barriers facing successful schools and programs, and foster an inclusive conversation about what’s possible for students.
In the AmplifiEd podcast, we dig into the issues of the day, the opportunities and challenges facing students, educators, and families, and the ways policy, advocacy, and collaboration can ensure better outcomes for us all.
In this episode of the amplifiED podcast, hosts Margaret Sullivan and Josh Crosson, along with team members Madie Spartzs and Matt Shaver, discuss EdAllies' recent State of Education report in Minnesota. They explore the findings, including surprising statistics about literacy and enrollment trends, the challenges of funding and policy gaps, and the importance of addressing absenteeism and mental health. The conversation also highlights the need for a diverse teacher workforce and the legislative actions required to improve education in the state. The team emphasizes the importance of celebrating positive changes while advocating for necessary improvements in Minnesota's education system.
Access the State of Education report here: https://edalliesmn.org/research/the-state-of-education-in-minnesota-a-policy-roadmap-for-student-success/