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The Purple Zone
Welcome to The Purple Zone (formerly Our Kids Our Schools).
Bridging the Gap between Public Policy, Practice & People.
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
The Room Where it Happens: Getting Access to Where Idaho Policy Decisions are Made
Welcome to the first Purple Zone episode of 2026.
As the new year begins and the legislative session ramps up (start date is January 12) ... I’m sharing three important opportunities and announcements for Idahoans who care about kids, families, schools, and the policies that shape our communities.
First, we’re talking about Idaho PTA Day on the Hill, happening Tuesday, January 20, at the State Capitol. This year’s event includes a lunch with lawmakers and offers a meaningful chance to connect directly with the decision-makers shaping policies that impact our children...and all of us.
👉 Learn more and register at idahopta.org
Second, I’m announcing the launch of the Idaho Kids Impact Council, a new space designed to connect parent leaders from across the state through virtual conversations. These Zoom calls will bring Idaho decision-makers directly to families and communities, creating room to hear firsthand about the issues impacting kids and communities at the state level.
Third, I’m excited to share that I’ve been invited to serve as a public policy analyst for The Ranch Podcast, hosted by Matt Todd. Matt joins me for this conversation to talk about what this new role means and how it can help Idahoans better understand what’s happening behind the headlines. A Public Policy Recap. I'm so excited! So stayed tuned.
As always, I want to hear from you.
Send me a message if you’re interested in the Idaho Kids Impact Council, have questions about any of these opportunities, or want to share what Idaho topics are on your mind, because this show is always about seeing our state through the lens of policy, practice, and people.
Find Alexis on Instagram and JOIN in the conversation: https://www.instagram.com/the_idaho_lady/
JOIN the convo on Substack & STAY up-to-date with emails and posts https://substack.com/@theidaholady?r=5katbx&utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-page
Send Alexis an email with guest requests, ideas, or potential collaboration.
email@thealexismorgan.com
Find great resources, info on school communities, and other current projects regarding public policy:
https://www.thealexismorgan.com