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 a special edition of our podcast, 2025 EdVoices cohort member Alvi and her guest, Jay explore the experiences of H-4 visa dependents navigating their lives in the U.S., focusing on the challenges they face in education, work opportunities, and identity. The discussion highlights the emotional and legal complexities of aging out of H-4 status, the impact on college applications and financial aid, and the need for advocacy and awareness surrounding their unique circumstances.
The episode closes with a call to action: for educators to better understand the students in their classrooms, and for community members to support the America's Children Act, legislation that would create a real pathway forward for H-4 dependent youth.
This episode was produced by a member of the 2025 EdVoices cohort. Through our EdVoices program, EdAllies seeks to elevate diverse voices and foster a candid dialogue about education. While we provide our blog, podcast, and other communication channels as a platform for EdVoices and other guest contributors, the views and opinions they express are solely their own.