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The Blackboard

The Blackboard

著者： Michelle DeJohnette
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Black children experience racial and gendered bias that often leads to disproportionate punishment, surveillance, and criminalization in early learning spaces. Yet much of the research on these injustices remains locked in academic circles. The Blackboard bridges that gap. Hosted by Dr. Michelle DeJohnette, this podcast brings together scholars, educators, and families to reveal how systemic inequities shape Black children’s early learning experiences—and how we can disrupt them. Each episode blends research, resistance, and real stories to make scholarship accessible, actionable, and rooted in justice. Join us as we expose inequities, uplift voices, and imagine liberatory futures for Black childhood.Copyright 2026 Michelle DeJohnette
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  • See Me. Say My Name.

    See Me. Say My Name.
    2026/07/27

    Episode Summary

    What can we learn when we stop speaking about Black children and start listening to them?

    In this episode, I talk with Dr. Tara Kirton about her research exploring how Black children and their families experience early childhood education. Instead of relying only on adults' perspectives, Dr. Kirton invited young children to share their own stories about school, their teachers, and what helps them feel safe, valued, and excited to learn.

    We discuss why relationships matter, how something as simple as saying a child's name correctly can shape their sense of belonging, and what educators can do to create classrooms where every child feels seen and affirmed. Together, we also examine how racism, adultification, and teacher preparation influence children's everyday experiences in school.

    This conversation is a reminder that children have important stories to tell—and that listening to them can change how we think about teaching, learning, and justice in early childhood education.

    About the guest

    Dr. Kirton holds an EdD in Curriculum and Teaching with a specialization in Early Childhood Education from Teachers College, Columbia University. She has held various positions in early childhood education over the past twenty years, some of which include preschool teacher, special education itinerant teacher (SEIT), curriculum writer, professional development facilitator, and consultant. As a SEIT Dr. Kirtonpartnered with families to advocate for young children with dis/abilities to have access to joyful learning experiences every day and to be fully integrated into their classroom environment.

    About the host

    Dr. Michelle DeJohnette is an Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Studies. Her work focuses on preparing early childhood educators to teach critically and responsibly through anti-racist and social justice frameworks. Drawing on critical theories and culturally responsible pedagogy, her research interrogates how systems of discipline, punishment, and surveillance reproduce inequities and anti-Blackness in Black children’s early learning experiences.

    Across her teaching, research, and public scholarship, Dr. DeJohnette is committed to building inclusive, liberatory learning spaces where all children and families are seen, valued, and supported.

    Credits

    • Cover art by: Emporium Designs; Podcast Branding
    • Outro Music: "Lift Every Voice and Sing" Thomasina Petrus & Kashimana Ahua

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    • Follow on Instagram: @theblackboardpodcast
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    1 時間 11 分
  • Police-Free ECE

    Police-Free ECE
    2026/07/10
    Episode SummaryWhat happens when the message we teach young children doesn't match the reality many families live every day?In this episode of The Blackboard, Dr. Michelle DeJohnette talks with educator and abolitionist Ijumaa Jordan about why it's time to rethink the idea of police as "community helpers" in early childhood education. Together, they explore how children from different communities experience policing in very different ways—and why those experiences matter in our classrooms.They discuss what children learn through play, books, classroom visitors, and everyday conversations, and why educators have a responsibility to make space for honest, thoughtful discussions about safety, justice, and community. Rather than asking what we should remove from the curriculum, this conversation asks what we should teach instead.Whether you're an educator, parent, student, or community member, this episode will challenge familiar ideas and invite you to think differently about what it really means to help children feel safe.About the guestIjumaa Jordan (she/her) is an early education consultant, and has worked across the work lattice of Early Childhood Education as a classroom educator, outdoor playgroup facilitator, college instructor, and various administrative positions. Ijumaa uses a reflective and transformative learning model when working with adults. Her work mainly focuses on anti-racism work with adults in early childhood education, abolition in ECE, play advocacy, and educational leadership. In addition to directly supporting programs in developing play based, anti-bias curriculum for young children and adults. Through speaking engagements, workshops and one-on-one mentoring, Ijumaa brings more than thirty years of teaching in early education and directing. With a strong belief in the value of an equitable, play-based and emergent curriculum, Ijumaa brings her skills and experiences to her keynote presentations and workshops. She has published articles in Exchange Magazine, Teaching Young Children, and has contributed to early childhood education books such as Developmentally Appropriate Practices (2021), Reflecting Children’s Lives (Second Edition), The Visionary Director (Third Edition). Ijumaa received her Basic Core Certificate in Early Childhood Education from UCLA Extension, her BA in Human Development from Pacific Oaks College with a concentration in Early Childhood Education, Emergent Curriculum, and Anti-bias Education. She also received her MA in Human Development from Pacific Oaks with a concentration in Leadership in Education and Human Services with sub-specializations in College Teaching/Teaching Adults.Workshop links (Please pay the highest you can afford to contribute to those who need support):Contact Ijumaa JordanWebsite: https://www.ijumaajordan.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ijordanececonsultingInstagram: @ijumaa_jordan_consultingRegister for Police Free In ECE Summer Workshop - $25https://www.ijumaajordan.com/register/p/register-for-police-free-in-ece-summer-workshop-15-mgymx-y6myt-xlbldRegister for Police Free In ECE Summer Workshop - $45https://www.ijumaajordan.com/register/p/register-for-police-free-in-ece-summer-workshop-15-mgymx-y6myt-xlbld-h77cyAbout the hostDr. Michelle DeJohnette is an Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Studies. Her work focuses on preparing early childhood educators to teach critically and responsibly through anti-racist and social justice frameworks. Drawing on critical theories and culturally responsible pedagogy, her research interrogates how systems of discipline, punishment, and surveillance reproduce inequities and anti-Blackness in Black children’s early learning experiences.Across her teaching, research, and public scholarship, Dr. DeJohnette is committed to building inclusive, liberatory learning spaces where all children and families are seen, valued, and supported.CreditsCover art by: Emporium Designs; Podcast BrandingOutro Music: "Lift Every Voice and Sing" Thomasina Petrus & Kashimana AhuaStay connectedFollow on Instagram: @theblackboardpodcastSubscribe to The Blackboard PodcastShare this episode with an educator, parent, or colleague
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    40 分
  • Black Boyhood Just Don't Stop

    Black Boyhood Just Don't Stop
    2026/06/26

    Episode Summary

    The conversation presented in this episode underscores a crucial and stark reality: the adultification of Black boys within educational and societal contexts. This phenomenon, which effectively robs them of their childhood, manifests in the premature attribution of adult responsibilities and expectations, thus leading to severe repercussions for their psychological and emotional development. As we delve into the narratives shared by our guests, Dr. Amir Gilmore and Mike Brown, we explore their insights into the necessity of recognizing the complexities of Black boyhood—characterized not only by its challenges but also by its joys, aspirations, and inherent worth. Through their reflections, we aim to illuminate the systemic inequities that shape the experiences of Black children in educational environments and advocate for a more compassionate and nuanced understanding of their identities. This dialogue invites educators and listeners alike to engage in meaningful reflection about their roles in dismantling these inequities and fostering environments that celebrate the brilliance and joy of Black childhood. Ultimately, we emphasize the imperative of ensuring that Black boys are not merely seen through the lens of deficit but are recognized as vibrant and deserving of every opportunity to thrive.

    About the guests

    Amir A. Gilmore, Ph.D., is an associate professor of Cultural Studies and Social Thought in Education and the Judy Nichols Mitchell Faculty Fellow in the College of Education, Sport, and Human Sciences at Washington State University (WSU).

    As a Black interdisciplinary scholar situated in Black Cultural Studies in Education, Amir’s broad research interests are Black Aesthetics, Black boyhoods, Black futurity, antiblackness, and the political economy of schooling. Amir’s current research unequivocally examines the nuances, complexities, and specificities of anti-blackness and how Black people are routinely dehumanized and subjected to physical, psychological, intellectual, and epistemic violence.

    Mike Browne (he/him) is a New York–raised Afro-Caribbean educator, coach, consultant, and storyteller. He co-hosts Napcast, a podcast on early learning, race, and social justice, and Parallel Play, the Office of Head Start’s national podcast on toddler development. A former tap dancer and collegiate athlete, Mike lived and worked in London, Spain, and across the U.S., bringing a justice-centered, relational approach to early learning. He centers his work on ancestral wisdom with a modern twist, adapting the lessons of the past to guide children, families, and educators in reclaiming culturally grounded practices and joy in learning today. Tune into Napcast wherever you get your podcasts, and follow on Instagram @napcast206 or Twitter @miguelitobrowne.

    About the host

    Dr. Michelle DeJohnette is an Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Studies. Her work focuses on preparing early childhood educators to teach critically and responsibly through anti-racist and social justice frameworks. Drawing on critical theories and culturally responsible pedagogy, her research interrogates how systems of discipline, punishment, and surveillance reproduce inequities and anti-Blackness in Black children’s early learning experiences.

    Across her teaching, research, and public scholarship, Dr. DeJohnette is committed to building inclusive, liberatory learning spaces where all children and families are seen, valued, and supported.

    Credits

    • Cover art by: Emporium Designs; Podcast Branding
    • Outro Music: "Lift Every Voice and Sing" Thomasina Petrus & Kashimana Ahua

    Stay connected

    • Follow on Instagram: @theblackboardpodcast
    • Subscribe to The Blackboard Podcast
    • Share this episode with an educator, parent, or colleague
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    1 時間 24 分
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