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 microaggressions become more prevalent, it

#34 - Real Talk About MLK Day

Jan 17th, 2023 32m 54s

Today is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, better known as MLK Day. Many people will post their favorite MLK quote. Some white allies will even join in marches around the country remembering the legacy of Dr. King, usually quoting from his "I Have

#33 - Tips to Prioritize Student Athlete Safety

Jan 9th, 2023 28m 25s

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 field during a Monday Night Foo

#32 - Top 7 Tips to Keep Your Classroom Inclusive During Christmas & New Years

Dec 28th, 2022 30m 35s

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 principles that can help you to re

#31 - Stay or Go? Educator Exodus on Twitter

Dec 10th, 2022 20m 56s

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, build successful side gigs, a

#30 - Teaching The Truth About Native Americans

Nov 30th, 2022 28m 42s

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 school communities on the full his

#29 - The Hidden Superpower of “Black Panther”: Boosting Diversity In STEM

Nov 15th, 2022 28m 42s

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 Commerce, 7 out of 10 STEM

#28 - Empowering BIPOC Students To Be More Than "The Help"

Nov 8th, 2022 33m 34s

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 the pathways of these barriers

#27 - DEI Allies…It’s Not About You

Nov 2nd, 2022 19m 41s

Allies 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 biases, microaggressions and discrim

#26 - DEI Recruitment & Retention Strategies For Schools

Oct 25th, 2022 14m 8s

It’s time to have some “real talk” about why districts are struggling with recruiting and retaining diverse staff. Having a diverse teacher and leadership workforce is critical, yet, few districts have achieved the goal of building a teaching

#25: Top 3 Strategies to Effectively Fight Misinformation in Schools

Oct 18th, 2022 30m 48s

It’s time to have some “real talk” about the elephant in the room or for some listeners, the boardroom - misinformation. Plus I will share tips to fight back against misinformation about our schools, students and curriculum! This particular po

#24: Psychological Safety for Diverse Staff

Oct 15th, 2022 25m 12s

Since the horrific, public murder of George Floyd in the summer of 2020, companies and school districts nationwide have increased their awareness of systemic racism towards Black Americans, but have done very little since that unforgettable eve

#23: Culture Vulturing: Cultural Appreciation vs. Appropriation

Oct 13th, 2022 17m 37s

The fall season is here and now is the perfect time to have some ”real talk” on Culture Vulturing. Our holidays in the United States have always been political, but so have the practices of appropriating a group's culture instead of simply app

#22: DEI Awareness to Action

Oct 11th, 2022 28m 42s

Have you ever heard of the fable, The Elephant and The Mouse? Well in this episode of Real Talk Education, we are zeroing in on what is needed for teachers and leaders to move beyond just awareness of inequities, biases and microaggressions, b

#21: Unapologetic DEI In Schools

Oct 10th, 2022 6m 5s

“Unapologetic DEI” is our October theme for our #EduGladiators Twitter Chat and resources including this podcast. All month long we will have “real talk” on DEI topics that often keep us from creating inclusive learning environments for our st

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Trailer: Real Talk Education Podcast

Oct 10th, 2022 55s

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 edu thought leader and founder of EduGladiators. Each week we will

#20 - The Excellence Lifestyle with Colin Seale

Nov 1st, 2019 51m 14s

Excellence isn't just a goal or expectation, but a lifestyle. Welcome to The Arena - the podcast for EduGladiators. In this week's episode we sit down with award-winning educator, advocate, entrepreneur, #criticalthinking expert, @Forbes cont

#19 - Diving Into Leadership with Evan Robb

Oct 1st, 2019 18m 17s

Welcome to The Arena - the podcast for EduGladiators. In this week's episode Principal, TEDx Speaker, and Corwin Author Evan Robb discusses leadership as well as his latest projects. Evan shares how to build the foundations of effective leade

#18 - The Secret Sauce with Rich Czyz

Sep 22nd, 2019 26m 20s

It is always an honor to have incredible educators in The Arena - the podcast for EduGladiators. In this week's episode, author and educator Rich Czyz helps us uncover The Secret Sauce to engage our students. Connect with Rich Czyz to learn

#17 - Power of Play with Michael J. Hynes

Feb 18th, 2019 32m 43s

EduGladiators is BACK with a NEW season of podcasts to help you grow as a warrior for our students! We are excited to have Michael Hayes share his passion advocating for play in schools.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more info

After the Chat - Developing High Performing PLCs with Josue Falaise

Feb 18th, 2019 25m 39s

(11.10.17) Looking for ways to take your PLC to the next level? Join in to hear from Josue Falaise as he answers questions on Developing High Performing PLCs!Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

After the Chat - Gearing Up

Feb 18th, 2019 39m 48s

(7.29.17) Keep the convo going after the #EduGladiators chat! Join in to hear from the #EduGladiators CORE Warriors on how they are gearing up for the new school year! Plus ask the warriors your Qs!Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy f

#16 - Super Hero Powers with Dennis Griffin, Jr.

Feb 18th, 2019 56m 30s

(7.17.17) Dennis Griffin, Jr. shares how his passion of super heroes and how we all can tap into our super powers to be impactful in our students' lives.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

#15 - Masterminds with Daniel Bauer

Feb 18th, 2019 41m 12s

(6.26.17) In this episode, Daniel Bauer shares his secret system on how to accomplish more in 12 weeks than others do in a year through his Masterminds program.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

After the Chat - Peer Classroom Observation with Josue Falaise

Feb 18th, 2019 27m 29s

(6.24.17) Keep the convo going after the #EduGladiators chat! Join in to hear from Josue Falaise & ask him your questions on Peer Classroom Observations & Walkthroughs.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.