Be a Better Ally: Critical Conversations for K12 Educators
Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 303
Frequency: Several times a week
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Gender skew: Female
Listener location: USA
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
tricia@shiftingschools.com
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Host
Tricia Friedman - Director of Shifting Schools and host of a podcast focused on inclusive K-12 classrooms, belonging, student identity, school culture, media literacy, and young people's digital lives.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Tiffany D. Jackson - Grief Literacy, Children's Inner Lives, Trust Between Adults And Young People, Overlooked Histories, Friendship Agency, And Writing For Middle-grade Readers.
Camille Busette - Healthcare Affordability, Shared Responsibility, Storytelling, Collective Action, And Organizing Communities Around Systemic Challenges.
Renata Castro - Supporting Immigrant Families, Legal Competence, Empathy, Resilience, And The Role Educators Can Play During Family Crises.
Lisa Gardner - Empathy, Moral Complexity, Creativity, Research, Curiosity, And What Suspense Fiction Can Teach Educators And Young People.
Malcolm Mitchell - Literacy, Reading Confidence, Belonging, Encouragement, Libraries, And The Connection Between Athletic And Creative Practice.
Recent Topics
Episodes
What Makes a Monster? Ending Witchlings with Claribel A. Ortega
October 08, 2026
What makes a monster? NYT bestselling author Claribel A. Ortega just finished the five-book Witchlings series, and she's got thoughts. We talk about The Sims as a storytelling engine, why curiosity about death and darkness is something to welcome, and how kids are finding their first real friends through Seven, Valley, and Thorn. Claribel shares how she held a whole series in her head from day one, why "writing" includes walks with her dog Steven, and why she refuses to write about community ...
Who Helps Us Become Creative? Friendship, YA, and Jasmine Guillory
September 30, 2026
What helps a young person believe their creative ideas are worth pursuing? New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Guillory joins Tricia Friedman to discuss her first young adult novel, It's Only Dancing, inspired by Dirty Dancing. Together, they explore teenage friendship, artistic possibility, and what it means to write about young people with respect. Jasmine shares how an encouraging friend helped her begin writing, why finishing an imperfect draft matters, and how her creative process ...
Student voice, and meeting the moment
September 24, 2026
This short episode asks for your help. In anticipation of the upcoming AAIE Institute in Atlanta, might your students want to weigh in and share their feedback on questions we will be using for focus groups and surveys? If yes, share this link with them: https://student-voice-questions.netlify.app/ Want to join me this November for an online series that begins the critical work of reimagining assessment? Learn more: https://cdlt.isa.nl/events/ai-attention-and-the-architecture-of-assessment
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Be a Better Ally: Critical Conversations for K12 Educators?
Be a Better Ally: Critical Conversations for K12 Educators is hosted by Tricia Friedman. Its publicly listed email is tricia@shiftingschools.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for Be a Better Ally: Critical Conversations for K12 Educators?
The publicly listed email for Be a Better Ally: Critical Conversations for K12 Educators: tricia@shiftingschools.com.
How many listeners does Be a Better Ally: Critical Conversations for K12 Educators have?
Podseeker estimates Be a Better Ally: Critical Conversations for K12 Educators reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Be a Better Ally: Critical Conversations for K12 Educators?
Be a Better Ally: Critical Conversations for K12 Educators typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Authors, researchers, educators, advocates, and professionals with recognized expertise or lived experience relevant to K-12 inclusion, literacy, student belonging, youth development, or school communities. Common among recent guests: Published books; Recognized professional or academic expertise; Leadership of an organization, foundation, or social-impact initiative. Recent guests include Tiffany D. Jackson, Camille Busette, and Renata Castro.
How hard is it to get booked on Be a Better Ally: Critical Conversations for K12 Educators?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does Be a Better Ally: Critical Conversations for K12 Educators cover?
Recent episodes cover Inclusive Education, K 12 Education, Literacy, Belonging, and School Culture. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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