Teaching Fiercely: Justice, Joy, & Transformation with Kass Minor
Schoolutions: Curious Educators. Evidence-Based Strategies. Classrooms Where Every Child Thrives.
12/30/24
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Join me in conversation with educator and author Kass Minor as we explore the intersection of justice, joy, and transformative teaching practices. Kass, the author of Teaching Fiercely: Spreading Joy and Justice in Our Schools, shares powerful insights about creating inclusive classroom environments that honor students' whole selves while empowering teachers to trust their professional judgment.
Key topics include:
➡️Why teacher agency is critical for meaningful educational transformation
➡️The importance of integrating foundational teaching frameworks with justice-oriented practices
➡️ How somatic literacy and body awareness impact teaching effectiveness
➡️Using six-word stories as a powerful assessment tool
➡️Creating a curriculum that responds to student needs and community context
Drawing from her experience as a New York City Teacher and her extensive work in educational development, Kass offers practical strategies for building more equitable and joyful learning spaces. This conversation bridges theory and practice, offering you concrete ways to create classrooms where both teachers and students can thrive.
Whether you're a classroom teacher, administrator, or education advocate, this episode provides valuable insights for reimagining education through a lens of justice, community, and collective action.
Some Episode Mentions:
- Jonathan Haidt - The Anxious Generation
- Cinnamon Kills First
- Gloria Ladson-Billings
- Vivian Maria Vasquez
- Leilani Mabrey
Kass’s Recommendations & Published Works:
- Teaching Fiercely: Spreading Joy and Justice in Our Schools
- Increasing the Psychic Rewards of Teaching
- Love as a Qualifier: Building Literacy Culture Across a School
#TeachingFiercely #TeacherAgency #SocialJusticeEducation #EquitableEducation #CulturallyResponsiveTeaching #InclusiveEducation #SomaticLearning #CommunityBasedLearning #TeacherLeadership #CurriculumDesign #StudentVoice #TeacherReflection #JoyfulLearning
When coaches, teachers, administrators, and families work hand in hand, it fosters a school atmosphere where everyone is inspired and every student is fully engaged in their learning journey.
Previous Episode
In this bonus episode of Schoolutions: Coaching and Teaching Strategies, I expand on my conversation with Jennifer McCarty Plucker, Ed. D. about book access and classroom libraries. Drawing from experts like Tammy Mulligan, Clare Landrigan, Towanda Harris, Cris Tovani, Kate Roberts, Donalyn Miller, Colby Sharp, and Molly Ness, I explore strategies for building effective classroom libraries, empowering students to create their own text sets, and ensuring equitable book access.
You’ll learn about the importance of strategic partnerships, diverse representation in book selections, and community engagement in addressing book deserts. Essential listening for educators, librarians, and caregivers interested in fostering literacy development through thoughtful curation of reading resources.
Episode Mentions:
- S4 E16: Mackin Educational Resources: Digital Learning Platforms & Library Services with Jennifer McCarty Plucker, Ed.D.
- It’s All About the Books: How to Create Bookrooms and Classroom Libraries That Inspire Readers by Tammy Mulligan and Clare Landrigan
- The Right Tools: A Guide to Selecting, Evaluating, and Implementing Classroom Resources and Practices by Towanda Harris
- Why Do I Have to Read This? Literacy Strategies to Engage Our Most Reluctant Students by Cris Tovani
- The Heart of Fiction: Reading for Character, Theme, & Craft by Kate Roberts
- Game Changer: Book Access for All Kids by Donalyn Miller and Colby Sharp
- S3 E5: The Role of Read Alouds in the Science of Reading with Dr. Molly Ness
- End Book Deserts
#BookAccess #LiteracyEducation #ClassroomLibraries #TextSets #TeacherResources #StudentEmpowerment #BookDeserts #ReadingEquity #LiteracyDevelopment #EducatorPodcast #BookCuration #SchoolLibraries #DiverseBooks #TeachingStrategies #EdChat #Mackin
When coaches, teachers, administrators, and families work hand in hand, it fosters a school atmosphere where everyone is inspired and every student is fully engaged in their learning journey.
Next Episode
In this bonus episode, I reflect on my S4E17 conversation with educator Kass Minor and explore the urgent need for transformative education in 2025. I discuss The Minor Collective's community-based approach to education and highlight key insights from Kass's blog about preparing students for real-world challenges alongside revisions to the NYS Portrait of a Graduate. Drawing from recent research and a New York Times guest essay, Giving Kids Some Autonomy Has Surprising Results by Jenny Anderson and Rebecca Winthrop, the co-authors of The Disengaged Teen: Helping Kids Learn Better, Feel Better, and Live Better.
I examine why student autonomy and agency are crucial for engagement and success. I share practical strategies for educators and caregivers to create learning environments where students can:
➡️develop essential life skills,
➡️navigate diverse perspectives,
➡️and pursue their curiosities while meeting academic goals.
This episode offers a hopeful yet pragmatic vision for education that extends beyond traditional academics to help students thrive in an increasingly complex world.
#KassMinor #CorneliusMinor #TheMinorCollective #RadicallyProKid #TeachingFiercely #TeacherAgency #SocialJusticeEducation #EdChat #Education #StudentAgency, #AuthenticLearning
When coaches, teachers, administrators, and families work hand in hand, it fosters a school atmosphere where everyone is inspired and every student is fully engaged in their learning journey.
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