Did We Learn Anything?

The Power of Belonging with Dr. David Rose

In this heartfelt episode, Nicole Tucker-Smith welcomes Dr. David Rose, founder of Universal Design for Learning and CAST. Dr. Rose reflects on his journey as a lifelong educator, the transformative power of inclusion, and pivotal moments that shaped his path—from nearly dropping out of Harvard to finding life-changing mentorship. With vulnerability and wisdom, he shares how recognizing human potential—especially in those who feel like they don’t belong—can change everything. Interested in learning more about how UDL supports every learner, consider the Engaging Every Learner Institute [https://media2-production.mightynetworks.com/asset/d067689f-8ae3-40a1-9942-db3646b57696/Engaging_Every_Learner_Institute.pdf#_gl=1*1hoomkc*_ga*MTI3NjE2ODcyNS4xNzI3ODAyMjI5*_ga_T49FMYQ9FZ*MTc0NDAzMTg3Ny4xMjAuMS4xNzQ0MDMxODc4LjAuMC4w*_ga_NEGJ2SXNP7*MTc0NDAzMTg3Ny4zMjAuMC4xNzQ0MDMxODc3LjYwLjAuMA..] where Dr. Rose will be guest speaking along with Nicole Tucker-Smith and Dr. Sylvia Rodriguez Douglass. Thanks for listening, and please join our community! Follow us on Instagram @didwelearnanything_podcast.

Dr. Yamicia Connor

In this episode of Did We Learn Anything?, Dr. Yamicia Connor, an OBGYN and founder of Race to Better Health and Diosa Ara, discusses her path to medicine and focus on improving care for women of color. She highlights the need to address empathy deficits in healthcare and explains how her organizations work to translate health equity ideas into action and combat medical racism in obstetrical care. Important links: Diosa Ara Newsletter sign up [https://www.honeybook.com/widget/diosa_ara_248943/cf_id/64c125a54ba65a002eab2623] Book Preorder [https://contact.diosara.com/public/66c74feedf0983001af7170f/1-Yemayas_Legacy] Our Upcoming webinar registration [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/from-crisis-to-care-a-reproductive-health-seminar-for-todays-challenges-registration-999791341817?aff=oddtdtcreator] Relevant links: https://www.yamiciaconnor.com/ [https://www.yamiciaconnor.com/] https://www.racetobetterhealth.com/ [https://www.racetobetterhealth.com/] https://www.diosara.com/ [https://www.diosara.com/] Thanks for listening, and please join our community! Follow us on Instagram @didwelearnanything_podcast.

Diversify Our Narrative

In this episode we’re speaking with three representatives from the awesome group Diversify Our Narrative (DON), Anusha Nadkarni, Ike Opayemi, and Rose Clubok. DON is an organization of over 6,000 students who are fighting for racial justice throughout our educational systems. Diversify Our Narrative links: https://diversifyournarrative.carrd.co/ [https://diversifyournarrative.carrd.co/] Thanks for listening, and please join our community! Follow us on Instagram @didwelearnanything_podcast.

Gen AI

What is GenAI? (Generative Artificial Intelligence) How does this technology impact the way we work? Our lives, our children's lives? In this episode, we discuss GenAI with a special guest, Gretchen LeGrand, CEO at Code in Schools. Books: Weapons of Math Destruction by Cathy O’Neil https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weapons_of_Math_Destruction#:~:text=They%20are%20also%20scalable%2C%20thereby,against%20certain%20groups%20of%20people [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weapons_of_Math_Destruction#:~:text=They%20are%20also%20scalable%2C%20thereby,against%20certain%20groups%20of%20people]. Algorithms of Oppression https://nyupress.org/9781479837243/algorithms-of-oppression/ [https://nyupress.org/9781479837243/algorithms-of-oppression/] Race After Technology https://www.ruhabenjamin.com/race-after-technology [https://www.ruhabenjamin.com/race-after-technology] Film: Coded Bias a film by Shalini Kantayya  https://www.codedbias.com/ [https://www.codedbias.com/] Sites: Algorithmic Justice League https://www.ajl.org/ [https://www.ajl.org/] DAIR (AI Research Institute) https://www.dair-institute.org/ [https://www.dair-institute.org/] Thanks for listening, and please join our community! Follow us on Instagram @didwelearnanything_podcast.

Belonging with Stuart Warshawer

In this episode, we discuss concepts of belonging. What does it mean to belong? Who is accountable for creating belonging? Why does belonging matter? We explore this topic with Stuart Warshawer, an educator, athlete, and leader who is currently the CEO of Artist's Year.  Thanks for listening, and please join our community! Follow us on Instagram @didwelearnanything_podcast.