Best Human Restoration Project Podcasts (2025)

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Reclaiming Teaching & Learning in an Age of AI w/ Chanea Bond 1:07:05

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At the time of recording, New York Magazine had released an article titled “Everyone is Cheating Their Way Through College: How ChatGPT has Unraveled the Entire Academic Project” which launched a thousand takes. The piece outlines an arms race, characterized as “a siege on education” between college professors, sneaking white-text Trojan horse prom…

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Communist World-Building II: Realized Ideological Eschatology

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Father John continues his account of the Soviet Union's totalitarian project of building socialism by contrasting its nihilistic ideology with the sacramental experience of traditional Christianity.By Fr. John Strickland

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Farmers helping farmers, with VicNoTill President Mick Gooden 41:58

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Mick Gooden runs Old Man Creek Bull Farm near Wagga Wagga in NSW and is President of farmer group Vic No Till. In this episode, Eli and Mick chat about the value of having a supportive group of peers around you, the links between soil health and human health, the importance of pulling up and taking the time for observation and reflection, transitio…

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The ‘mad bastard’ growing veggies for Sydney’s top restaurants, with Phil Lavers 45:26

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Phil Lavers is passionate about good food. He runs Moonacres, a 140 acre fruit and vegetable farm in the NSW Southern Highlands, and sells his award-winning certified organic produce direct to some of Sydney’s best restaurants. Phil is not a guy to beat around the bush. He sees big problems with typical practices in fruit and vegetable farming and …

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A Journey of Fighting Human Trafficking with Dennis and Bobbie Mark - Ep. 85 1:05:21

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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dennis and Bobbie Mark, founders of Redeemed Ministries and true pioneers in the anti-trafficking movement. After 19 years of dedicated service, they share their journey from strip club outreach to opening one of Texas's first residential homes for sex trafficking survivors. Dennis and Bobbie discuss the e…

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S3 Ep5: Understanding and Humanity 40:23

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Understanding one another is the basis of peacebuilding. In this episode we discuss hidden violence on the island or Ireland and the ways that services can fail to address the complex and interconnected challenges facing young people, including support for people with disabilities and survivors of abuse. The discussion takes us towards an innovativ…

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S3 Ep4: Identity and Culture 37:19

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Identity is complex and evolving for young people on the island of Ireland. While there are still deeply rooted histories that influence identity, it is increasingly shaped by openness and diversity as youth seek to define and express themselves on their own terms. In this episode, we look at some of the creative ways that young people are meeting …

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S3 Ep3: Climate Climate Change and Peace Building 45:43

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Climate change is an issue that is largely being placed on the shoulders of young people who are not necessarily empowered or equipped to tackle it. This can lead to frustration around the ability of youth to engage with governance processes that directly affect them. Climate change is an all-island issue that demands an aligned response which is r…

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S3 Ep2: Youth Voices in Decision Making 35:04

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What does peace mean for young people today, over a quarter of a century since the signing of the Belfast/Good Friday agreement? This episode asks how youth voices can be raised to the level of decision makers so that actions can be taken to address issues in education, climate change, health and employment. It explores how youth work provides a pl…

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S3 Ep1: Youth Organisations Across the Island of Ireland 42:08

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The series opens with a discussion about the importance of youth work in making connections between young people and empowering them to take action on the issues they face. It looks at the challenges that youth workers face with access to funding and the difficulties with conducting cross-border work. There are lessons to be learned between Norther…

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Parenting with Purpose w/ Steven Shapiro & Nancy Shapiro-Rapport 44:27

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For as much as schools are a necessary collaboration of communities and families, we haven’t spent much time, if any at all, on this podcast focused on parenting itself. Well that changes today, as I’m joined by Steve Shapiro and Nancy Shapiro-Rapport, siblings, and co-founders of Our Family Culture. Our Family Culture is a platform dedicated to he…

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Communist World-Building I: The Revolution from Above

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In this episode, Fr. John begins a discussion of ideological world-building during the twentieth-century age of nihilism. The Communist leadership of the Soviet Union under Stalin drew on the philosophies of both Marx and Nietzsche to advance a terrifying counterfeit of the transformation-imperative in ancient Christian cosmology.…

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Making decisions in the dry, with Martin Royds 13:13

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With record dry conditions across eastern Australia and many of you facing difficult decisions, we wanted to have a chat with Braidwood farmer Martin Royds to share his thoughts and experiences with making decisions in the dry, and coping with the emotional toll of seeing the landscape go backwards. Read more about Martin Royds’ approach to buildin…

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Teaching Contentious Topics in a Divided Nation w/ Ryan Sprott 1:14:05

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Our conversation today is with educator, author, and Director of National Faculty at PBLWorks, Ryan Sprott, about one of the most contentious topics in education today, that is Teaching Contentious Topics in a Divided Nation: A Memoir and Primer for Pedagogical Transformation, which is also the title of his self-published book. In this conversation…

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"It's Like a Baby Jail!" Power & Early Childhood Education w/ Dr. Chloë Keegan 1:01:56

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I’m joined today by Dr Chloe Keegan. Chloe Keegan is Lecturer of Early Childhood Education in the Froebel Department of Primary and Early Childhood Education in Maynooth University, Ireland. Dr Keegan is an early childhood expert with over a decade of experience as an educator, researcher, and policy advocate. Her work focuses on children's rights …

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Diversity is king: How four dairy farmers are building profitability and resilience with multispecies pastures 48:47

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Can dairy systems support soil health, productivity and profitability at the same time? In this episode we meet four dairy farmers who are exploring that question. Kate Mirams, Simon Schulz, Sandra Jefford and Chris Eggert share their experiences with introducing diversity into their pastures and farming systems—what motivated them, what they tried…

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Conference to Restore Humanity! Quest for Connection 2025 Trailer 3:39

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https://www.humanrestorationproject.org/conference “True light is dependent on the presence of other lights. Take the others away and darkness results. Yet the reverse is not true: take away darkness and there is only more darkness. Darkness can exist by itself. Light cannot.” ― N.K. Jemisin, The Broken Kingdoms (as read by Zoe Bee) In stressful, u…

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Beyond Anthropology For Kids w/ Nika Dubrovsky 37:30

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My guest today is Nika Dubrovsky. Nika is an artist and writer whose work has been exhibited internationally, her children’s books have been translated into several languages and, remarkably, as you’ll hear in the episode, Nika is directly responsible for bringing Russian translations of Dr. Suess to post-Soviet Russia. Nika is the co-creator of An…

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Showcase: Spotlight on Bismarck Public Schools' Empower[Ed] 48:16

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This is the latest in our “spotlight series”, the first of 2025, where we reach out to schools who are engaged in awesome work, and talk to teachers, school leaders, and students about it to shine a light, inspire, and influence others to do the same. As with all learning, process is the point, not perfection, and there’s so much to learn from thes…

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Farming for what matters, putting profit and human wellbeing before yield, with Gabe Brown 54:15

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In this episode we talk with Gabe Brown, a farmer and educator from North Dakota. Gabe and his family run Brown's Ranch, a 6, 000 acre operation that's become a model for regenerating land. After years of tough seasons and crop failures, Gabe recognized a need to build a farming system that works with nature instead of against it. Through no till, …

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S2 Ep6: Save Our Seas 26:25

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The shores of our island are thriving with life, from seagrass meadows and kelp forests to rock pools and salt marshes. In the face of global challenges for our oceans, how can a balance be found between conservation strategies and community needs in highly dynamic marine environments? In this episode we discuss some of the issues facing our coasta…

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S2 Ep5: Living on the Lough 24:50

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Balancing ocean conservation with sustainable livelihoods can be challenging. Healthy seas depend on meshworks of habitat. This episode looks at seagrass meadows and their part in maintaining ecological diversity and mitigating the effects of climate change. Seagrasses and oysters don’t often elicit the same intensity of interest as coral reefs; to…

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S2 Ep4: Diving Deep 29:17

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There are strange and otherworldly creatures at the bottom of the sea. In this episode we meet some of the intrepid divers exploring the depths of Carlingford Lough, hearing about both the wonders and horrors of what they have seen there. It turns out there is an abundance of life, from crabs and anemones to dolphins and seals, but also worrying is…

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S2 Ep3: Soundwaves 26:46

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In this episode, we sit down with composer and sound artist Karen Power to discuss her project: Hidden Life in Carlingford Lough (2024), a composed soundscape containing only sounds that were recorded on and underneath the Lough. The work seeks to amplify the sounds coming from the lough’s amazingly diverse life, which Karen hears on a par to music…

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S2 Ep2: Crossing the Lough 26:57

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At the narrows between Omeath and Warrenpoint, ferry boats once carried folks across Carlingford Lough. In wartime, the passengers might have carried a piece of butter or bag of sugar up their sleeve. Stories such as these inspired a community-engaged art project using driftwood and bits and pieces found on the beach around the lough. All sorts of …

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S2 Ep1: Shorelines 25:23

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The undersea world often remains out of sight. In this episode, our guests take us from the forests of County Down to the rocky shores and hidden depths of Carlingford Lough. Together, we explore how we can make the natural world more visible through creative and scientific approaches, activism and art. There’s a lot to be learned from a walk on th…

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From Pixar to the Classroom: Teaching Storytelling w/ Story Xperiential 43:51

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With the help of Teacher-Powered Schools, Socol-Moran Partners, Stimpunks, and What School Could Be, we’ve completed the lineup for our 4th annual virtual Conference to Restore Humanity for July 21-23, focused this year on the Quest for Connection. Tickets are just $50 and you can find out more info at humanrestorationproject.org/conference We’re e…

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S2: Season 2 Trailer: The Shifting Tides Project 1:07

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In the new season of the Across Divides podcast, we take a deep dive into the Shifting Tides Project, which brings together coastal communities from the twin shores of Carlingford Lough, working across the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Over six brand new episodes, we discuss global challenges facing our seas, from cli…

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Sensemaking and Cybernetics in Classroom Teaching w/ Christian Moore-Anderson 53:23

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With the help of Teacher-Powered Schools, Socol-Moran Partners, Stimpunks, and What School Could Be, we’ve officially announced our 4th annual virtual Conference to Restore Humanity for July 21-23, focused this year on the Quest for Connection. If you’re interested in joining us, tickets start at just 50 bucks and you can find the full lineup at hu…

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RJEC Medical Clinic March 2025 19:11

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Send us a text The RJEC Medical Clinic promotes proactive health management among marginalized communities. By increasing the number of people who receive general assessments, blood pressure checks, and health education through quarterly health talk workshops and an annual health fair—all of which are intended to be family-friendly and empower the …

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Inquiry, Play, and Early Childhood Education w/ Heidi Echternacht 1:00:00

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If you go back through the HRP podcast archives, and I encourage you to do just that, you’ll see that we’ve covered just about every topic imaginable in the world of education, with some that keep returning again and again. One area you’ll probably notice a regrettable gap is in early childhood education, PreK-early elementary. One reason is that i…

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Dehumanization II: The Great War and Its Cultural Outcome

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Father John describes the way the First World World shattered confidence in utopia with Western Christendom, and how the growing specter of nihilism caused a small and diverse group of intellectuals to return to traditional Christianity in the years that followed.By Fr. John Strickland

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Dehumanization I: Artistic Modernism and the Dismal Sciences

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In this episode, Fr. John reviews the rise of modernism at the beginning of the twentieth century, an artistic movement that largely annihilated centuries of tradition in Western painting, music, and literature. He continues by exploring the rise of dehumanizing and demoralizing views of the human condition advanced by atheistic social scientists o…

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Sustaining Love, Hope, and Community Through Nonviolence Pedagogy w/ Mike Tinoco 46:27

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Today we're joined by Mike Tinoco. Mike is a full time public school teacher from California, and author of Heart at the Center: An Educator's Guide to Sustaining Love, Hope, and Community Through Nonviolence Pedagogy. Gholdy Muhammad called the book "an urgent call for truth, love, and justice for every educator and community member who deeply dre…

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A Danish Perspective on American Education w/ Pernille Ripp 53:01

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I’m thrilled to be joined today by Pernille Ripp — a passionate educator, author, and literacy advocate. She is the author of Passionate Readers: The Art of Reaching and Engaging Every Child, Passionate Learners: How to Engage and Empower Your Students, and Reimagining Literacy Through Global Collaboration. She’s also the founder of the Global Read…

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Dostoevsky IV: Restoring Christendom's Paradisiacal Culture

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In this final episode telling of Dostoevsky's encounter with the "specter of nihilism," Fr. John brings attention to the novelist's characters that most revealed the radiant hope of Christ. The first of these was Prince Lev Myshkin in the novel The Idiot. The second was Alyosha in The Brothers Karamazov. The episode concludes with an excerpt from A…

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The Privateers: How Billionaires Creates a Culture War and Sold School Vouchers w/ Josh Cowen 40:56

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There are any number of narratives that emerged from the 2024 election and that will be hotly debated over the next four years. However, one of those is not up for debate: that vouchers and school choice lost everywhere they were on the ballot in 2024. In Colorado, voters rejected a constitutional amendment that would’ve added “a right to school ch…

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Dostoevsky III: Repentance Will Save the World

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In this episode, Fr. John reflects on Dostoevsky's spiritual prescription for Christendom as it began to fall under the specter of nihilism. Repentance was the center of the paradisiacal culture of the first millennium, and in his novels Dostoevsky countered atheistic contemporaries like Nietzsche by showing how neglect for it leads only to the hum…

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Recapping This Year (2024) at Elijah Rising - Ep. 84 26:47

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Every organization working to combat human trafficking dreams of the day their services won't be needed. At Elijah Rising, we've spent 2024 moving closer to that vision through direct action, community support, and faith-based healing. Join hosts David and Micah as they share inspiring stories of transformation from their anti-trafficking work in H…

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Restoring the water cycle on the Monaro, with Charlie Maslin 44:01

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Over the years we’ve heard from many farmers about creeks and rivers that are severely eroded, and landscapes that have lost their ability to absorb and store water. In big rain events water runs off and is gone in a matter of days or even hours. We’ve become accustomed to this, but what did those landscapes look and function like 100 years ago, or…

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The Landscape Model of Learning w/ Dr. Kapono Ciotti 44:29

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Today we are joined by Dr. Kapono Ciotti. Dr. Ciotti is the Executive Director of What School Could Be, an organization offering a whole host of things: free resources, a flourishing community, coaching services, graduate coursework, and more; plus WSCB is one of Human Restoration Project’s partners. Prior to this work, Dr. Ciotti grew up in Honolu…

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Recognizing Coercion: Beyond the P. Diddy Trafficking Case - Ep. 83 23:13

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In this episode, David and Dawn break down the recent P. Diddy trafficking allegations to explore a crucial but often misunderstood aspect of sex trafficking: coercion. Drawing from their extensive experience in anti-trafficking work, they discuss how traffickers use psychological manipulation, false promises of stardom, and drug-based coercion to …

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Planting with purpose, with Jill Clapperton 54:13

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Jill Clapperton is a farmer and applied rhizosphere ecologist. She grows crops with integrated livestock in Kansas in the U.S. and advises farmers the world over. Talking with Jill was eye opening and fun. We go big talking about gaia theory and the interconnectedness of all life on Earth. But we mostly dive deep into the fascinating ecological com…

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A Measure of Intelligence: One Mother's Reckoning with the IQ Test w/ Dr. Pepper Stetler 38:07

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Today we are joined by Dr. Pepper Stetler. Pepper’s recently released book, A Measure of Intelligence: One Mother’s Reckoning with the IQ Test documents her journey alongside her daughter, Louisa, who was diagnosed with Down syndrome. It dives into the history and ongoing problematic issues with measuring intelligence, specifically how school and s…

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Prayer as a Catalyst for Justice and Action - Ep. 82 22:39

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Elijah Rising was founded as a prayer meeting. In this episode we share how prayer was foundational to us becoming who we are today, but also how it has helped us continue in the mission to combat human trafficking. Send us a text Support the show Learn more about Elijah Rising » Follow us on Instagram » Donate and Support Our Work »…

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Meritocracy, Anxiety, & the Chinese College Entrance Exam w/ Zachary Howlett 52:59

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I was not familiar at all with China’s national college exam, the gaokao, until reading about it in Susan Blum’s book, Schoolishness, and talking with her about it on a podcast episode we released in August – episode 152, you should check it out – and I’m incredibly grateful to Susan for making the connection with my guest today. Zachary Howlett is…

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Erica Washington — Building Alternatives to Incarceration 35:18

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When Erica Washington was worn down from litigating death penalty cases, a local faith-based coalition introduced her to restorative justice diversion and her career trajectory shifted. In this episode, Erica explains how her team supports communities across the country as they create pre-charge alternatives to incarceration. She also takes us insi…

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Hands of Hope Project 11:59

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Send us a text You will meet our first three students, Brayah Davis, Layla Fleming, and John Grasso, in this special episode. They helped create the Hands of Hope Banner, which was given to Whoopy Matewere, National Coordinator of The Eye of a Child, when she visited RJEC. The students explain what it means to them to be involved in this project an…

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2024 Title IX Update w/ the ACLU 27:59

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It’s not every day that you get an email from ACLU. If you aren’t aware, since being co-founded in part by Hellen Keller in New York City in 1920, the American Civil Liberties Union has been involved in dozens of major cases defending the fundamental civil rights of individuals and causes both popular and very much not so. In 1925, the ACLU represe…

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How Grades Harm Students & What We Can Do About It w/ Joshua Eyler 44:10

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If education had a Hippocratic Oath - First, do no harm - grades and grading would be among the first practices on the chopping block. And in the conversation about grades and grading in school, there are any number of books and blogs educators can look to for figuring out how to de-grade, un-grade, Hack Assessment, and so on, to mitigate the harm …