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Racially Just Schools
Racially Just Schools is where courageous leaders learn how to turn equity from theory into action. Hosted by Dr. Terrance L. Green, researcher, professor, and leadership coach to some of the nation’s most forward-thinking school districts, this show equips you to lead schools and systems that are racially just, community-rooted, and structurally sound.
Whether you’re building an equity-centered leadership team or navigating school closures with care, every episode delivers frameworks, real-world stories, and proven tools that support bold, justice-driven decisions.
If you’re a superintendent, principal, or policy leader ready to move from good intentions to lasting impact, welcome, you’re in the right place.
Episodes
59 episodes
The 5 Most Dangerous Myths About Equity in 2025
#59—In this episode, Dr. Green discusses the 5 most dangerous myths about equity in 2025 and how to reframe them. Get my FREE Strategic Resistance Checklist HERE...
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Episode 59
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25:47
Navigating School Board Politics: How To Advance Equity in Hostile Climates w/Dr. Carrie Sampson
#58 - Special guest, Dr. Carrie Sampson, associate professor at Arizona State University, joins Dr. Terrance L. Green on the Racially Just Schools Podcast. Terrance and Carrie talk about how school boards might advance equity despite efforts to...
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Episode 58
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29:14
Al, Equity, And The Role Of Technology In Schools: What You Need To Know w/Dr. Sepehr Vakil
#57 - Special guest, Dr. Sepehr Vikal, associate professor at Northwestern University, joins Dr. Terrance L. Green on the Racially Just Schools Podcast. Terrance and Sepehr talk about AI in education, it's possibilities and limitations to advan...
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Episode 57
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30:38
Practical Ways To Recruit and Support Black Teachers w/Dr. Travis Bristol
#56 - Special guest, Dr. Travis Bristol, associate professor of education at University of California, joins Dr. Terrance L. Green on the Racially Just Schools Podcast. Terrance and Travis talk about how to recruit and support Black teach...
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Episode 56
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3 Practical Ways To Stay Grounded In Uncertain Education Times
#55- In this episode, Dr. Terrance L. Green shares 3 ways to practice groundedness during uncertain education times. Grab my FREE e-book "3 Essential Questions Every Equity Team Must Ask: Equity Audits That Make Real Change....
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Episode 55
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How To Practice Strategic Resistance Despite Efforts To Undermine Equity
#54- In this episode, Dr. Terrance L. Green shares 3 ways to practice strategic resistance during times when equity being undermined. Grab my FREE e-book "3 Essential Questions Every Equity Team Must Ask: Equity Audits That ...
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27:23
How To Teach Black History During Restrictive Times: 4 Approaches
#53- In this episode, Dr. Terrance L. Green shares 4 approaches to teaching Black History during restrictive times. Grab my FREE e-book "3 Essential Questions Every Equity Team Must Ask: Equity Audits That Make Real Change."...
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Episode 53
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26:40
When Talk Isn’t Cheap: How To Make Equity Conversations Really Matter
#52- In this episode, Dr. Terrance L. Green shares three pathways and trajectories that conversations for racial justice and equity might take to be fruitful and really matter. Grab my FREE e-book "3 Essential Questions Every...
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Episode 52
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22:51
What Happens to Equity When It's Under Attack?
#51- In this episode, Dr. Terrance L. Green shares his new framework on the Mainstream Equity Cycle. Grab my FREE e-book "3 Essential Questions Every Equity Team Must Ask: Equity Audits That Make Real Change." Get your copy
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Episode 51
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28:57
How To Be A Reflective Practitioner For Equity & Justice
#50- In this episode, Dr. Terrance L. Green shares some practical strategies for how to be a reflective practitioner for equity and justice. Grab my FREE e-book "3 Essential Questions Every Equity Team Must Ask: Equity Audit...
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Episode 50
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18:43
How To Handle Equity Work When It Feels Impossible
#49- In this episode, Dr. Terrance L. Green shares 3 practices for handling times when it feels like racial justice & equity work feels impossible. Grab my FREE e-book "3 Essential Questions Every Equity Team Must Ask: E...
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Episode 49
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20:50
4 Reasons Why Dismantling The U.S. Department of Education Would Be Disastrous
#48- In this episode, Dr. Terrance L. Green shares 4 reasons why dismantling the U.S. Department of Education Would Be Disastrous. Grab my FREE e-book "3 Essential Questions Every Equity Team Must Ask: Equity Audits That Mak...
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Episode 48
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43:00
How To Plan For Equity-Focused Instruction: 5 Questions To Ask
What if the traditional methods of teaching are inherently flawed and perpetuating inequality in our education system? In this episode #47, join Dr. Terrance L. Green, as he discusses the transformative Equity-Responsive Instructio...
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Episode 47
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28:01
3 Reasons Why Most Equity Professional Developments Fail
#46- In this episode, Dr. Terrance L. Green shares 3 reasons why most equity PDs fail. He also discusses what you can do tomorrow to make them significantly better and more systemic. Grab my FREE e-book "3 Essential Question...
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Episode 46
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24:47
How to Identify Your Team's Approach to Racial Justice and Equity
#45- In this episode, Dr. Terrance L. Green shares 3 common types of approaches to racial justice and equity work. Grab my FREE e-book "3 Essential Questions Every Equity Team Must Ask: Equity Audits That Make Real Chan...
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Episode 45
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17:08
How To Equitably Support Immigrant Youth in Schools w/Dr. Sophia Rodriguez
#44 - Special guest, Dr. Sophia Rodriguez, associate professor of education, joins Dr. Terrance L. Green on the Racially Just Schools Podcast. Terrance and Sophia talk about how to support immigrant youth, what educators should know now a...
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Episode 44
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How to Teach Black History All Year
#43 - In this episode, Dr. Terrance L. Green shares 4 simple yet important ways to teach Black History All Year. Grab my FREE e-book "3 Essential Questions Every Equity Team Must Ask: Equity Audits That Make Real Change." Get your...
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Episode 43
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How To Support and Retain Educators of Color w/Dr. Andrea Terrero Gabbadon
#42 - Special guest, Dr. Andrea Terrero Gabbadon, professor, professional learning designer and facilitator, joins Dr. Terrance L. Green on the Racially Just Schools Podcast. Terrance and Adrienne how to support Educators of Color, gettin...
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Episode 42
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51:57
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Critical Race Theory In Education: What Is, Is Not, And What You Need To Know w/Dr. Adrienne Dixson
#41 - Special guest, Dr. Adrienne Dixson, the Executive Director of the Education and Civil Rights Initiative, and a Professor of Educational Leadership Studies at the University of Kentucky, joins Dr. Terrance L. Green on the Racially Ju...
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Episode 41
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How To Teach Science For Social & Racial Justice Transformation w/Dr. Danny Morales-Doyle
#40 - Special guest, Dr. Danny Morales-Doyle, associate professor of science education at the University of Illinois at Chicago, joins Dr. Terrance L. Green on the Racially Just Schools Podcast. Terrance and Danny discuss the differences ...
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Episode 40
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How To Lead Within Systems of Inequity In Education w/Dr. Mary Rice-Boothe
#39 - Special guest, Dr. Mary Rice-Boothe, author is bestselling Book Leading Within Systems of Inequity in Education: A Liberation Guide for Leaders of Color, joins Dr. Terrance L. Green on the Racially Just Schools Podcast. Terrance and...
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Episode 39
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Demystifying Affirmative Action: What You Need To Know Across The P-20 Education System w/Liliana Garces
#38 - Special guest, Dr. Liliana Garces, Professor and Legal Scholar at the University of Texas at Austin, joins Dr. Terrance L. Green on the Racially Just Schools Podcast. Terrance and Liliana discuss what is affirmative action and the h...
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Episode 38
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4 Things Every Educator Should Do Before The Start Of A New School Year
#37 - In this episode, Dr. Terrance L. Green shares 4 simple yet important things every educator should do before the start of a new school year. Grab my FREE e-book "3 Essential Questions Every Equity Team Must Ask: E...
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Episode 37
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How To Conduct Community-Based Equity Audits: Everything You Need To Know
#36 - In this episode, Dr. Terrance L. Green shares everything you need to know in order to conduct a Community-Based Equity Audit with your team. Grab my FREE e-book "3 Essential Questions Every Equity Team Must Ask: E...
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Episode 36
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31:54
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How To Center Environmental Justice in Racially Just Schools w/Arielle King
#35 - Special guest, Arielle King, JD, Environmental Justice Educator, joins Dr. Terrance L. Green on the Racially Just Schools Podcast. Terrance and Arielle discuss environmental racism, its history, and how it shows up in schools. We also tal...
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Episode 35
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