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 engage with Libby Stegger from Civic Bridgers to discuss the importance of youth voices in civic engagement. They explore the current climate of divisiveness and the need for connection, emphasizing the role of listening, allyship, and community building. Libby shares insights from her work with Civic Bridgers, highlighting the significance of agency for young people and the power of building short bridges to foster understanding. The conversation underscores the necessity of creating safe spaces for youth and the hope that arises from empowering them to take action in their communities.