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This episode features an interview with Promise Academy teacher and grade level chair, Chelsea Silva! Chelsea explains how she developed the Cultural Competency Committee, and we reflect on the transformative power it has had at Promise this year!

The Learning Center (TLC) is a KIPP DC school that provides individualized learning support for PreK4-8th grade students who benefit from specialized educational supports. This episode features an interview with three passionate and insightful TLC teachers: Jeff Vomund, De'Neisha Knox, and Emily Forde!

On this episode, Adam sits down with two of Heights Academy's special education teachers, Meg Shah and Kristie Herring, to discuss the unique and important challenges that special education teachers face each day. Meg and Kristie have taught at KIPP for a combined 18 years, and they have a wealth of knowledge to share!

The Great Gatsby, The Scarlet Letter.... Just reading that probably elicited memories of your old high school English class. To find out what current KIPP DC high school students are reading in their English classes, check out this week's episode, which features a conversation with KCP Director of High School Instruction (and reading enthusiast), Jesse Meyer!

As stated by Maria Montessori, "The goal of early childhood education should be to activate the child's own natural desire to learn." Our talented ECE teachers are doing just that! In this episode, Adam sits down with ATA Vice Principal Quintin Lewis and ATA PK3 teacher Marrin Hill to discuss how early childhood education is evolving at KIPP DC.