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Forgotten Blocks
by 24Media
Forgotten Blocks is a solutions-based podcast for struggling neighborhoods. Presented by The EARTHS, Inc, the purpose of the podcast is to focus on helping underserved communities and the most vulnerable people (MVPs).
Episodes
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#12 Helping Teen Parents Thrive — with Jennifer Pitt
In this powerful episode of The Forgotten Blocks Podcast, host Quibila Divine sits down with Jennifer Pitt, Executive Director of the ELECT Program at the School District of Philadelphia. Together, they dive deep into how schools can support pregnant and parenting teens—offering resources that…
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#11 Fighting for Forgotten Communities with Joe Willard
In this episode of The Forgotten Blocks Podcast, host Quibila Divine delves into the pressing issues facing low-income communities. She is joined by Joe Willard from HopePHL, a dedicated advocate working to address systemic challenges like education inequality, homelessness, food insecurity…
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#10 "How to Use All This Math" with Professor Akil Parker
In this episode of the Forgotten Blocks Podcast, hosts Quibila Divine and Allegra Simms are joined by Akil Parker, author of "How to Use All This Math." They discuss the crucial role of math education in empowering underserved communities. Parker shares his journey from being a high school math...
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#9 Principal Bahir Hayes and His Fight for Education & Community
Join us on this episode of the Forgotten Blocks podcast as we sit down with Principal Bahir Hayes, a distinguished Lindback Award winner from the School District of Philadelphia. Principal Hayes opens up about his personal and professional journey, discussing how his early experiences have shaped...
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#8 Dr. Tony Watlington's Vision for Philadelphia's Public Schools
Join hosts Quibila Divine and Sylvia Simms and their very special guest, Dr. Tony Watlington, the dynamic superintendent of the Philadelphia School District. From his humble beginnings as a first-generation college graduate to his current role leading one of the nation’s largest school districts,...
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Special Episode: Every Student Can Succeed
In this special episode of Forgotten Blocks, co-host Quibila Divine explores the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and its impact on low-income students and their families. Quibila highlights the importance of parental engagement, their right to information, and the role of community…
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#6 "Learning in a Burning House" with Dr. Sonya Douglass
Join hosts Quibila Divine and Sylvia Simms as they have a special guest, Dr. Sonya Douglas to discuss her impactful book, "Learning in a Burning House: Educational Inequality, Ideology, and (Dis)Integration." In this heartfelt exchange, Dr. Douglass sheds light on the enduring disparities within...
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#5 Educating Philadelphia's Next Generation with Tomás Hanna
Join hosts Quibila Divine and Sylvia Simms as they discuss revitalizing Philadelphia's schools and communities with special guest Tomás Hanna, Associate Superintendent at The School District of Philadelphia. As Tomás recounts the often overlooked narratives of our city's youth, we're reminded…
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#4 Equitable School Funding in Pennsylvania
Join hosts Quibila Divine and Sylvia Simms as they delve into the crucial legal battle for equitable funding in Pennsylvania's schools. With special guest Deborah Gordon Klehr, Executive Director at the Education Law Center, they will unpack the complexities of this pivotal lawsuit and its...
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#3 The PLAN: A Family's Mission to Empower Philadelphia's Youth
Join hosts Quibila Divine and Sylvia Simms on a heartfelt episode of the Forgotten Blocks podcast as they explore the inspiring story of the Simms family and their youth programs in Philadelphia. With special guests Allegra and La’Skeetia Simms, discover how this remarkable family is bridging...
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#2 The PLAN (Parent Leaders Advisory Network)
In this episode of The Forgotten Blocks, hosts Quibila Divine and Sylvia Simms discuss the impact of parental involvement in education with Allegra and La’Skeetia Simms from the Parent Leaders Advisory Network (The PLAN). The sisters share their personal experiences and the importance of parents...
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#1 The Introduction
Meet the Forgotten Blocks podcast hosts Quibila Divine and Sylvia Simms as they give you an introduction to the podcast. Hear about who they are, why they started the podcast, what the Forgotten Blocks are, and help you understand their mission and what they're all about.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Forgotten Blocks is a solutions-based podcast for struggling neighborhoods. Presented by The EARTHS, Inc, the purpose of the podcast is to focus on helping underserved communities and the most vulnerable people (MVPs).
HOSTED BY
24Media
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Forgotten Blocks is a solutions-based podcast for struggling neighborhoods. Presented by The EARTHS, Inc, the purpose of the podcast is to focus on helping underserved communities and the most vulnerable people (MVPs).
How often does Forgotten Blocks release new episodes?
Forgotten Blocks has 12 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Forgotten Blocks is created and hosted by 24Media.
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