Urban Schoolhouse
Welcome to Urban Schoolhouse Podcast! In each episode, education professionals, Chelsea and Ebony Wysinger, host the best podcast for engaging conversations related to strengthening the inner city educational community. The show is dedicated to helping parents and students successfully navigate Kindergarten through 12th grade in a public school setting. We provide current resources for topics we explore. So whether you want to grow your knowledge on various topics such as special education services, study tips or school discipline this is for you.
Episodes
15 episodes
Episode 15: How to Choose the Right Career Path for You
Tap into this episode of the Urban Schoolhouse where we dissect how to find the most appropriate career path for you. We offer many useful tools and hard questions one needs to ask themselves when selecting. Our opinions/views ar...
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Episode 15
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35:00
Episode 14: College Series Part 2: You're Admitted! Now What?
In the final part of our mini college series, co-hosts, Chelsea and Ebony Wysinger discuss the next steps in the college process after being admitted. Such as mentoring, financial aid, housing and more. You won't want to miss this one.Ou...
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Episode 14
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37:54
Episode 13: College Series Part 1: What Every First Gen Student Should Know Applying to College
In this brand new series presented by The Urban Schoolhouse, hosts Ebony and Chelsea Wysinger, tackle what the meaning of being a first generation college student is. Additionally, exposing the ins-and-outs of what it takes to pick the ri...
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Episode 13
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33:42
Episode 12: Educational Ways to Engage Your Child During Winter Break
A cozy, practical podcast from educators on building independence while school’s out. We share simple, meaningful winter break activities you can do with your child—at home or on the go—that boost confidence, curiosity, and real-life skills. Pe...
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Episode 12
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26:49
Episode 11: Chronic Absences in Schools
In this episode of the Urban Schoolhouse, we break down the real difference between truancy and chronic absenteeism—two terms schools use that often get confused. Educators explain how each one is defined, why they matter, and how abse...
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Episode 11
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33:06
Episode 10: Know Your Rights! Being Unhoused and Public Education
In this powerful episode, we break down what every student and family should know about the McKinney-Vento Act—the federal law that protects the educational rights of unhoused youth. We explore how housing instability impacts a student’s...
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Episode 10
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33:55
Episode 9: Guide for Parent-Teacher Conferences
Navigating parent-teacher conferences can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, Chelsea and Ebony Wysinger provide practical strategies to help parents and teachers communicate effectively, set shared goals, and build st...
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Episode 9
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37:38
Episode 8: Bullying Prevention Month: School-to-Prison Pipeline with Gabrielle Lacy, J.D.
In this final episode for the Bullying Prevention Month Series, the Urban Schoolhouse team and special guest criminal defense attorney, Gabrielle Lacy, come together to examine the complex realities of the school-to-prison pipeline—a system tha...
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Episode 8
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42:39
Episode 7: Bullying Prevention Month: When the First Bully Lives at Home
In this eye-opening episode, we dive into a difficult but important truth: sometimes, a child's first experience with bullying doesn't come from a classmate or a stranger—it comes from a parent. Whether it's through harsh criticism, emotional m...
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Episode 7
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40:57
Episode 6: Bullying Prevention Month: If They Hit You, Hit Them Back!
In this powerful second episode for Bullying Prevention Month, we take a deep dive into one of the most controversial pieces of advice often passed down through generations: “If they hit you, hit them back.”Is retaliation the on...
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Episode 6
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38:21
Episode 5: Bullying Prevention Month: Who's Raising the Bullies?
October is Bullying Awareness Month, and in this powerful episode, we shine a light on the unique challenges students in urban school communities face when it comes to bullying—both in-person and online.Our hosts will discuss the real im...
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Episode 5
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38:49
Episode 4: Essential Ways to Handle Back to School Conflicts
As the school year kicks off, tensions can run high—new routines, social pressures, academic demands, and changing dynamics often lead to conflict. In this episode, Chelsea and Ebony Wysinger break down common back-to-school conflicts among stu...
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Episode 4
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40:33
Episode 3: Urban Schoolhouse, A Community Perspective
In this episode in the Urban Schoolhouse, we explore the idea that school is more than just a place for learning—it's a thriving community. From students and teachers to parents and support staff, schools bring together people from all walks of...
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Episode 3
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40:19
Episode 2: Preparing Students to go Back to School - 4 Key Steps to Creating a Back to School Routine for K-12 Students
As summer winds down, it’s time to start thinking about how to help students transition smoothly back into the school year. In this episode, we’re breaking down 4 key steps that parents, educators, and caregivers can take to build a cons...
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Episode 2
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39:57
Episode 1: Introduction - Welcome to Our Urban Schoolhouse
In this introductory episode of Urban Schoolhouse, we dive into the heart of inner-city education — the challenges, the resilience, and the untapped power of community. We explore why parent engagement is a critical piece of the puzzle...
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37:08