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- Dec 1, 2025
141. Remixing Opportunity with DonorsChoose CEO Alix Guerrier
In this episode of Two Dope Teachers and a Mic, Gerardo sits down with Alix Guerrier, CEO of DonorsChoose, to talk about how classrooms become engines of justice when teachers are trusted with resources—and when young people are trusted with big ideas.From robotics programs serving new immigrant students, to youth-led racial justice campaigns sparked by classroom reading groups, to hydroponic gardens blooming on school rooftops in Puerto Rico—this conversation pulls back the curtain on how creativity thrives when scarcity isn’t the dominant story.Alix also breaks down what equity means beyond buzzwords, how data from over 90% of U.S. schools is shaping systemic insight, and why investing in kids is not just morally urgent—it’s economically undeniable.Episode Chapters:00:00 — Opening Question: What needs a remix in education?05:00 — What DonorsChoose Is (and Isn’t)12:00 — Classroom Stories that Spark Movements30:00 — Acceleration vs. Remediation: Rethinking Learning Gaps41:00 — What Equity Looks Like in Practice47:00 — The Next 25 Years of DonorsChoose52:00 — Top Five Rappers 55:00 — Closing ReflectionsLinks & ResourcesSupport Teachers & ClassroomsDonorsChoose: https://www.donorschoose.org ???? Fund real classroom needs across the U.S.Follow DonorsChooseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/donorschooseLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/donorschoose/Learning Resources MentionedZearn Math – Acceleration-focused math equity model https://www.zearn.orgMath Mind by Shalinee Sharma — research on accelerating learning instead of remediating gaps
- Nov 17, 2025
140. Remixing Higher Ed: Paul Glastris on College Rankings, Democracy, and Who Higher Education Really Serves
In this in-depth conversation, Washington Monthly editor-in-chief Paul Glastris joins Gerardo to unpack how America’s obsession with elite college rankings distorts our sense of what higher education is for. From his days inside U.S. News & World Report to his years building an alternative ranking system rooted in upward mobility, research, and civic service, Glastris offers a powerful critique — and a hopeful vision for how colleges can once again serve democracy.They dig into:The myth of “best” colleges and how exclusivity became a badge of honorWhy schools like Fresno State and Berea College outshine Ivy League institutions in real impactHow higher ed has become a political battleground — and what’s at stake for our democracyWhat vocational education really looks like when it’s not just political theaterHow students, families, and educators can use data wisely and choose institutions that serve the public goodListen if you care about:Educational equity • Democracy • College access • First-gen students • Public policy • Media and truth-tellingGuest: Paul Glastris, Editor-in-Chief of The Washington Monthly Follow him on X and BlueSky: @glastris Explore the latest college rankings at washingtonmonthly.comHost:Gerardo A. Muñoz — 2021 Colorado Teacher of the Year, educator, scholar, disruptor, and co-host of Too Dope Teachers and a MicMusic by:Kevin AdamsLinks Mentioned:Washington Monthly 2025 College Rankings: washingtonmonthly.com/college-guideWashington Monthly Podcast
- Oct 11, 202536 min
Episode Re-Release: 41. Boots Riley and the Art of Liberation
In this powerful conversation from the archives, recorded live at the NEA Racial and Social Justice Conference in Houston, Two Dope Teachers and a Mic sit down with the legendary Boots Riley — writer, director of Sorry to Bother You, frontman of The Coup, and lifelong revolutionary artist.Six years later, Boots’ words still feel urgent. He reminds us that art isn’t a luxury — it’s a tool for liberation. From the farmworker fields of California to classrooms and stages across the country, Boots shows how creativity, organizing, and truth-telling are all part of the same struggle for justice.Together, we explore:How art helps us imagine freedom beyond capitalism and compliance.The power of educators as organizers, disruptors, and culture builders.Why movements need artists — and why artists need movements.The difference between success and liberation, and why the latter demands community.What it means to find your own role in the fight for a better world.As we face new waves of censorship, economic inequality, and attacks on public education, this conversation hits harder than ever. Boots reminds us that every one of us has a place in the struggle — whether we teach, create, organize, or simply refuse to be silent.Tune in, reflect, and ask yourself:What is the art I bring to the movement for liberation?Featuring: Boots Riley (@BootsRiley)Hosts: Gerardo Muñoz (@gmunoz) & Kevin AdamsOriginally recorded: NEA Racial & Social Justice Conference, Houston, TX, Summer 2019Subscribe & Follow:Too Dope Teachers and a MicFollow @toodopeteachers on all platformsSupport the show and our work for educational liberation at patreon.com/toodopeteachers
- Oct 5, 2025
Throwback: Episode 102 with THE Gholdy Muhammad!
Back in the wake of COVID quarantine, we were graced with the wisdom of Dr. Gholdy Muhammad!????️ Episode 102 (Throwback): “Artist in the Industry” with Dr. Gholdy Muhammad Originally aired in 2021 — Revisited in 2025In this powerful conversation, Gerardo Muñoz and Kevin Adams sit down with Dr. Gholdy Muhammad, author of Cultivating Genius: An Equity Framework for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy. Together, they explore how teaching rooted in Black literary history, collectivism, and joy can transform classrooms into spaces of liberation, not compliance.Dr. Muhammad breaks down her five pursuits of learning — identity, skills, intellectualism, criticality, and joy — and explains how these pursuits emerged from 19th-century Black literary societies that defined learning as a communal and purposeful act. The conversation bridges theory and practice, showing educators how to design lessons that humanize, empower, and center students of color.From joyful pedagogy to abolitionist teaching, from curriculum design to hip-hop as literacy — this episode remains as relevant now as it was when first released.???? 2025 UpdateSince our original conversation, Dr. Gholdy Muhammad has continued to shape the field of equity-centered education. Now a nationally recognized keynote speaker and professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago, she has expanded her work through Unearthing Joy and new initiatives that help schools move beyond trauma-informed practices to healing-centered, joy-based learning.In 2025, as many schools continue to navigate political attacks on culturally responsive education and Black Studies curricula, Dr. Muhammad’s message — that children of color deserve brilliance, joy, and excellence — resonates even louder. Her framework remains a beacon for educators seeking to humanize instruction in a time when educational equity is under threat.???? Listen for:The roots of culturally and historically responsive literacyWhy joy is an act of resistanceWhat “abolitionist teaching” looks like in real classroomsHow to center identity and genius in every lessonDr. Muhammad’s Top 5 MCs (you won’t want to miss it)???? Learn more about Dr. Muhammad’s work: www.hillpedagogies.com Follow her on Instagram and Twitter: @GholdyM
- Sep 18, 2025
139. From Durham to D.C.: How Students Halted a Deportation
Award-winning educator and author Bryan Christopher joins Gerardo Muñoz to share the incredible story behind his new book Stopping the Deportation Machine. From Durham, NC classrooms to the halls of Congress, students mobilized to defend a classmate from deportation — proving that student voice can stop even the biggest machine.0:00 – Welcome2:40 – Immigration and Identity7:36 – Meet Bryan Christopher9:26 – The Book: Stopping the Deportation Machine12:38 – Durham’s Changing Landscape19:51 – A Student Arrest Sparks Action27:05 – Why Can’t He Graduate?33:48 – Stopping the Machine38:41 – Impact on Community & Students47:12 – Lessons for Educators51:54 – The Power of Student Voice54:59 – Closing ThoughtsResources Mentioned:Enrique’s Journey by Sonia NazarioBryan’s blog post: When Learning Gets Personal (NCTE)Walking Undocumented (Learning for Justice)Connect with Bryan:Student Paper: thepirateshook.comX: @BryanChristo4 | IG: @bchristo4Support Two Dope Teachers:Patreon: patreon.com/toodopeteachers Socials: @toodopeteachers
- Sep 11, 2025
Untitled Episode
In this solo episode, Gerardo processes the shooting death of right wing influencer Charlie Kirk by exploring the hidden dangers of teaching debate the traditional way. Drawing on previously published writing that draws a line between traditional debate and the "own-the-libs" take-no-prisoners style of Kirk, Ben Shapiro, Jordan Peterson and others, as well as personal experience as a debate coach, he argues that when debate rewards domination over empathy, it doesn’t just distort classrooms—it fuels toxic politics and real-world violence.
- Sep 2, 2025
138. Small Shifts, Big Impact: Sahba Rohani on Belonging, Anti-Bias Education, and Joy
In this episode of Too Dope Teachers and a Mic, Gerardo is joined by Sahba Rohani, Executive Director of Roots Connected, to dive into what it means to center belonging in schools. From her TED Talk on the power of names to her decades of work in intentionally diverse communities, Sahba shares how small shifts in mindset and practice can transform classrooms, staff culture, and whole school communities. Together, Gerardo and Sahba unpack anti-bias education as more than a curriculum add-on—it’s a lens, a practice, and a path toward joy and justice.Show NotesIn this powerful conversation, Gerardo and Sahba explore:The story behind Sahba’s TED Talk on names, identity, and belonging.Why belonging isn’t “soft work”—it’s the foundation of learning and thriving.How small shifts in practice (like reframing a simple classroom question) can have big impact.Roots Connected’s dual process for change: internal transformation + practice shifts.Building intentional community with students, families, and staff.Staying grounded and persistent in the face of DEI pushback.The radical power of joy in justice-centered education.And of course… Sahba’s Top 5 hip hop & R&B legends (spoiler: GenX R&B family, this one’s for you).Resources & Links:Roots ConnectedSahba’s TED Talk EmbraceRaceFollow Roots Connected on Instagram and LinkedInListen in for practical takeaways, mindset shifts, and a reminder that joy itself is radical.
- Jul 20, 2025
137. Jamila Sams is Doin' it 4 the Culture with Hip-Hop SEL
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Jamila Sams—educator, visionary, and founder of We Do It 4 the Culture—to talk about the movement that’s transforming school culture through hip hop, empowerment, and equity. From classrooms to district offices, Jamila’s work helps educators center student voice, cultural relevance, and joy in learning.We dive into her journey as the founder of this unique resource, what it means to lead with authenticity, what it means to think critically, dialogically, and with joy, and how hip hop continues to serve as a cross-generational universe of healing and liberation. Jamila shares the origin story of We Do It 4 the Culture, the real meaning of culturally responsive action, and what schools must do if they’re serious about social emotional wellness, critical thinking, and liberation.If you’re about that life—about students, about joy, about liberation—this conversation is for you.Plus an absolutely fire top five RIGHT HERE.
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