• Forgotten Blocks

  • By: 24Media
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Forgotten Blocks

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).
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Episodes
  • #10 "How to Use All This Math" with Professor Akil Parker

    #10 "How to Use All This Math" with Professor Akil Parker
    Jul 14 2024
    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 teacher to starting his tutoring business, "All This Math," emphasizing the importance of a conceptual understanding of math. The episode delves into the challenges faced by students in math education, including negative experiences and the complexities of new math methods. They highlight the community's role in supporting students' learning and stress the need to educate parents to help their children succeed in math. With practical strategies and accessible resources like Parker's YouTube channel and book, this episode provides valuable insights and tools for parents and educators to foster math proficiency in their communities.



























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    34 mins
  • #9 Principal Bahir Hayes and His Fight for Education & Community

    #9 Principal Bahir Hayes and His Fight for Education & Community
    May 30 2024
    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 his commitment to providing better educational opportunities for students. Hayes also delves into his strategies for closing the academic achievement gap and fostering a supportive school environment through vital parent, family, and community engagement.
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    15 mins
  • #8 Dr. Tony Watlington's Vision for Philadelphia's Public Schools

    #8 Dr. Tony Watlington's Vision for Philadelphia's Public Schools
    May 29 2024
    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, Dr. Watlington's journey is nothing short of inspiring. We dive into his personal passions and explore his ambitious vision for addressing educational disparities. Inspired by his mentor, Dr. Constance E. Clayton, Dr. Watlington is determined to make Philadelphia the fastest-improving large urban school district in the country.
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    30 mins
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