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Detention with Dr. Nadia Lopez
by Detention With Dr. Nadia Lopez
Disruptors and Rebels only Detention is seen as punishment for those who are always in trouble, never following the rules, being disobedient. So this will be conversations with those who are disruptors, forging new paths, challenging the system, thinking outside the box, and really getting to the actual root of the problem. Kids who end up in detention are usually bored in class or has some underlying issue that rarely is explored because folks don’t make the time. But in the Detention we tackle the problems, make the time, and offer solutions.
Episodes
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"Voices from the Frontline: A Teacher's Perspective on Injustice and Resilience in Education"
Stephanie Paz was a teacher in Houston, Texas, who moved to the Bronx to become a high school English teacher. Her experience in one of the most controversial states when it comes to legalizing policies that ban books and has deemed it unlawful to teach anything related to Critical Race Theory…
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Physical Ed with a Purpose: A Conversation with a Game-Changing Educator"
Mike Peterson went from marketing executive to a physical education teacher in the NYCDOE. His expertise allowed him to transcend corporate relationships into partnerships and extended learning opportunities for his scholars in the elementary school he once attended. His practices are innovative...
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"The Power of Acknowledgment: Why Teachers Deserve Our Thanks More Than Ever."
In this episode Dr. Lopez shares what teachers are facing in the classroom and why Teachers Week that begins May 7th, will not stop them from leaving the profession if their work conditions do not change. This is a conversation that will have you remembering your favorite teacher, but also...
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"Teachers vs. Tests: Why Blaming US Educators for Poor Outcomes is Misguided"
In this episode, Dr. Lopez breaks down standardized testing and challenges the notion of holding teachers accountable for poor outcomes. Take a listen to her recommendations and global perspective-this is a lesson you won’t want to miss. You can follow us on @detentionpodcast Dr. Lopez can be…
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"Innovating Urban Education: (Part 2) A Conversation Dr. Travis Brown, a NYC Charter School Principal"
In part 2, Dr. Brown shares the ‘WHY’ behind his new venture as co-founder of Teach Jam, dubbed the homecoming conference that centers urban education. He also speaks on the importance of creating a school environment that prioritizes the needs of teachers to avoid the burnout that so many are...
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"Innovating Urban Education: A Conversation Dr. Travis Brown, a NYC Charter School Principal"
Dr. Travis Brown has decades of experience as an educator in both traditional district and charter schools. Learn how he has opened two schools and is now leading Pharos Academy, a K-12th grade charter school located in the Bronx, as well as the co-founder of Teach Jam, a conference for urban...
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"The Great Education Divide: Charter Schools vs. Public Schools"
Dr. Lopez unpacks the charter versus “public” school debate inspired by Abbott Elementary’s Season 2 Episode 19 that highlights the issue. Based on her experience as a public school student and educator, as well as her leadership residency and board position at a charter school, she breaks down…
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Teach for the Culture: The Woman Behind the Brand, and the Movement.
Shauna is an educator with over two decades of experience that spans across various districts in Philadelphia, NYC, and Connecticut. In 2018, she created a IG page named Teach for the Culture that has become a brand and movement for educators around the world. In this episode Shauna shares her...
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Season 2: We’re Back, Happy Anniversary!!!
We’re back! In this episode you learn what Dr. Lopez has been up to during the hiatus from the show and what’s to come in this new season. Join us each week for candid conversations, fascinating interviews, and a few surprises along the way. Grab your copy of the The Bridge to Brilliance and the...
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It’s the Finale! Let’s recap this year.
Season1 is officially over and in this episode, Dr. Lopez reflects on the ebbs and flows that come with launching Detention. From overcoming the challenge of finding her voice, personal triumphs, and what’s next in the upcoming year. Join Dr. Lopez alongside NYT Best Selling Author Tiffany…
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A Mother’s Sacrifice. The Price of Being an Educator. (Part 2)
Returning to their conversation after a pause to regroup from the emotions experienced during part 1, Dr. Lopez’s daughter, Cenné, discusses her transition into college life and the work she is doing through her organization Little Miss Goodie. She is currently focused on introducing girls of…
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A Mother’s Sacrifice. The Price of Being an Educator. Part 1
Dr. Lopez sits down with her daughter to share what it was like to have a mom who was a principal, the pressures she faced because of it, and what every educator should be aware of. This is the first episode of a two-part conversation that reveals how educators make sacrifices that directly…
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7 Keys for Superintendents to Succeed
7 Keys for Superintendents to Succeed Superintendents have the great responsibility of leading an entire district that consists of numerous schools, thousands of students and hundreds of teachers. We often look to the principal as the person with the highest title, but it’s actually the...
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7 Pitfalls All Teachers Should Avoid
There are just some things that teachers are never told before they begin teaching. In this episode, Dr. Lopez draws from her own experience as a teacher and situations she witnessed that have become major pitfalls that teachers need to be aware of no matter how much experience they have in the...
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7 Principles that Principals Should Follow
School leadership is not easy and there isn’t a textbook that prepares you for the role of an administrator. In this episode, Dr. Lopez offers a 101 course with 7 Principles that every principal can apply to their practice if they want to build relationships, become effective, and create a...
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Breaking News: Test Scores and Learning Loss. What Can Be Done?
The standardized exam results have been released across the US, and many states have seen a sharp decline in academic progress. But that was to be expected given that children were home learning remotely for two years. Now the question is who is responsible for addressing the learning loss?...
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Here’s Why When Teachers Leave, Society is to Blame
On the first official day of school in Ohio, there was a teachers strike in the largest school district for three days. What were their demands? Higher pay, better working conditions, and providing elementary school students with PE and arts classes for amongst other issues. While they were...
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The Teacher Shortage: 5 ways to quickly recruit and fill open positions.
While there is a deficit of 300,000 teachers across US classrooms today, we have been faced with shortages for decades. In this episode, Dr. Lopez explores ways to immediately recruit teachers, but most importantly how to sustain them and current faculty in place. It’s smart, quick, and ready to…
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Back to School - The ESCAPE Edition
School is back in session, which means educators are back on the grind after the summer vacation. But why does meeting one’s own basic needs and having time for self-care have to end? In this episode, Dr. Lopez offers quick practical ways to ESCAPE and prioritize yourself. Accountability…
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When school counselors are expected to guide, who is supporting them through the crisis? A conversation with Diane Nathaniel (part 2/2).
Guidance counselors play a pivotal role in our schools, yet their responsibilities are rarely discussed when we talk about issues in education. In this part two conversation with Diane Nathaniel, school guidance counselor who is responsible for offering support to over 900 students in a NYC…
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When school counselors are expected to guide, who is supporting them through the crisis? A conversation with Diane Nathaniel (part 1/2).
A conversation with Diane Nathaniel (part 1/2). This week’s episode begins a two part conversation with Diane Nathaniel, a public school guidance counselor, mental health counselor, colon cancer survivor, and founder Best Stage 3, a non-profit addresses the health disparities in communities of...
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Episode 6: I’m Back to Serve DETENTION
After nearly a two month hiatus, Dr. Lopez is back to serving detention and sharing what actually led to the headline news of her being told she could no longer visit Mott Hall Bridges Academy, the school she founded and why these acts of retaliation are the reasons educators fear challenging…
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Who Cares that Educators are Leaving?
Educators are leaving the profession at an exponential rate due to burnout and excessive demands with little support. This week's episode explores who really cares and what needs to happen if we want to disrupt the great resignation. Get ready for loads of strategies and shared anecdotes that…
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It's Easier to Build Strong Children, than to Repair Broken Men. A conversation with Marlon Peterson
Marlon Peterson is the founder of Be Precedential, a social impact organization and the Decarcerated podcast. He has who authored the highly acclaimed book Bird Uncaged and has delivered a TED TALK, 'Am I not human? A call for criminal justice reform' that has garderened more than one million...
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Why Would a School Founder Go Back into the Classroom? When Purpose Supersedes the Position.
Many educators fear stepping down from their positions or leaving a school where they have built connections because of the unknown and financial insecurities. Geovanti Steward is not one of them. He is the embodiment of what it means to walk in your purpose and to live free from the bondage that...
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The American Rescue Plan : A Billion Dollar Payday for an Education System that is Already Broke.
The American Rescue Plan has distributed $125B across school districts in the US to ensure educators and students return to in person learning. During his keynote address as SXSW EDU, Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, stated the money could be used to increase the pay of teachers, support...
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Detention with Dr. Nadia Lopez Podcast
In this inaugural episode get to learn about the host Dr. Nadia Lopez and the inspiration behind the name ‘Detention’, a space where disruptors and rebels have conversation about good trouble that transforms education. Show Notes: Ted Talk: http://tinyurl.com/gsxzrxz The Bridge to Brilliance:...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Disruptors and Rebels only Detention is seen as punishment for those who are always in trouble, never following the rules, being disobedient. So this will be conversations with those who are disruptors, forging new paths, challenging the system, thinking outside the box, and really getting to the actual root of the problem. Kids who end up in detention are usually bored in class or has some underlying issue that rarely is explored because folks don’t make the time. But in the Detention we tackle the problems, make the time, and offer solutions.
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