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The Purple Zone
Welcome to The Purple Zone (formerly Our Kids Our Schools).
Bridging the Gap between Public Policy and Everyday Practice
The Purple Zone explores what it really means to align how we govern, how we educate, and how we show up for our communities.
Hosted by Alexis — a PhD student in public policy and administration, and longtime educator and advocate for kids, communities, and the systems that shape our lives. This podcast connects the dots between policy and practice, without the politics or platitudes.
It’s about naming what often goes unsaid — and making space for a more honest, human approach to systems that impact all of us.
How systems shape our communities, from policy on paper to action in practice. + Thinking Out Loud as a PhD Student
The Purple Zone
Kids, Conversations, and the Future: Highlight Reel of My First Season
Join us for the season finale as Alexis sits down with her friend and producer, Matt, to reflect on an incredible first season. In this episode, Alexis shares six profound takeaways from this journey, fittingly concluding the season with insights from the past year, echoing the takeaways presented at the end of each episode.
Highlights include:
- The necessity of conversations that Our Kids Our Schools brings to light, filling a crucial gap in statewide discourse.
- A recurring theme: Kids & Tech, exploring the complex relationship between youth and technology.
- Challenging stereotypes of teens and their innate desire for meaningful connections.
- A future-focused discussion on how kids are not just part of tomorrow but essential to shaping it today.
- Personal reflections from Alexis on what the podcast experience has meant to her.
- Plus, exciting news about Alexis's new Instagram page: @The_Idaho_Lady.
This is an episode you can't miss as we toast to a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you again at the start of September. And always remember, keep learning, keep questioning, and together—let's make a difference.
Cheers to you all!
Alexis
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Send Alexis an email with guest requests, ideas, or potential collaboration.
alexis@ourkidsourschools.com
Find great resources and info on school communities:
https://ourkidsourschools.com/