The thirteenth episode of the Educational Equity podcast, titled Faith-based Equity, is now live!

Hosted by Dr. Sejal Patel, this episode features Elder Joanne Dallaire, Aasiyah Khan, and Leora Schaefer.

In this podcast, participants shared their perspectives on faith-based equity. The discussion was guided by the following questions: 

1. What are some promising approaches to enhancing faith-based equity for students in elementary schools (ages 4-13)?
2. What are some of the challenges that you/your organization has experienced in working to enhance faith-based equity for students in elementary schools?
3. In your view, what actions can be taken by education stakeholders in enhancing equity?

To cite this podcast:
Patel, S. (Host), Dallaire, J. (Guest), Khan, A. (Guest), and Schaefer, L. (Guest). Faith-based equity (No. 13) [Audio Podcast Episode]. In Educational Equity Podcast. https://www.spreaker.com/episode/educational-equity-podcast-faith-based-equity–66930515

To listen to the podcast and for more information about each speaker and their work, head to https://www.torontomu.ca/educational-equity-symposium/podcasts-/

The twelfth episode of the Educational Equity podcast, titled Equity for Students Living in Low Sociodemographic Neighbourhoods, is now live!

Hosted by Dr. Sejal Patel, this episode features Yvonne Kelly, Maria Yau, and Michael Kerr.

In this podcast, participants shared their perspectives on equity for students living in low sociodemographic neighbourhoods. The discussion was guided by the following questions: 

1. What are some promising approaches to enhancing equity for students living in low sociodemographic neighbourhoods in elementary schools (ages 4-13)?
2. What are some of the challenges that you/your organization has experienced in working to enhance equity for students living in low sociodemographic neighbourhoods in elementary schools?
3. In your view, what actions can be taken by education stakeholders in enhancing equity?

To cite this podcast:
Patel, S. (Host), Kelly, Y. (Guest), Kerr, M. (Guest), and Yau, M. (Guest). (2025, July 10). Equity for students living in low sociodemographic neighbourhoods (No. 12) [Audio Podcast Episode]. In Educational Equity Podcast. https://www.spreaker.com/episode/educational-equity-podcast-equity-for-students-living-in-low-sociodemographic-neighbourhoods–66930514 

To listen to the podcast and for more information about each speaker and their work, head to https://www.torontomu.ca/educational-equity-symposium/podcasts-/

The eleventh episode of the Educational Equity podcast, titled Equity for Indigenous Students, is now live!

Hosted by Dr. Sejal Patel, this episode features Jodie Williams, Tesa Fiddler, and Dr. Nicole Ineese-Nash.

In this podcast, participants shared their perspectives on equity for Indigenous students. The discussion was guided by the following questions: 

1. What are some promising approaches to enhancing equity for Indigenous students in elementary schools (ages 4-13)?
2. What are some of the challenges that you/your organization has experienced in working to enhance equity for Indigenous students in elementary schools?
3. In your view, what actions can be taken by education stakeholders in enhancing equity?

To cite this podcast:
Patel, S. (Host), Fiddler, T. (Guest), Ineese-Nash, N. (Guest), and Williams, J. (Guest). (2025, July 10). Equity for Indigenous students (No. 11) [Audio Podcast Episode]. In Educational Equity Podcast. https://www.spreaker.com/episode/educational-equity-podcast-equity-for-indigenous-students–66930512 

To listen to the podcast and for more information about each speaker and their work, head to https://www.torontomu.ca/educational-equity-symposium/podcasts-/

The tenth episode of the Educational Equity podcast, titled Equity for 2SLGBTQIA+ Students, is now live!

Hosted by Dr. Sejal Patel, this episode features Ilana David, Malissa Bryan, and Jo Jefferson.

In this podcast, participants shared their perspectives on equity for 2SLGBTQIA+ students. The discussion was guided by the following questions: 

1. What are some promising approaches to enhancing equity for 2SLGBTQIA+ students in elementary schools (ages 4-13)?
2. What are some of the challenges that you/your organization has experienced in working to enhance equity for 2SLGBTQIA+ students in elementary schools?
3. In your view, what actions can be taken by education stakeholders in enhancing equity?

To cite this podcast:
Patel, S. (Host), Bryan, M. (Guest), David, I. (Guest), and Jefferson, J. (Guest). (2025, July 10). Equity for 2SLGTBQIA+ students (No. 10) [Audio Podcast Episode]. In Educational Equity Podcast. https://www.spreaker.com/episode/educational-equity-podcast-equity-for-2slgtbqia-students–66930511 
To listen to the podcast and for more information about each speaker and their work, head to https://www.torontomu.ca/educational-equity-symposium/podcasts-/

The ninth episode of the Educational Equity podcast, titled Equity for Disabled Students, is now live!

Hosted by Dr. Sejal Patel, this episode features Dr. Maria Karmiris, Luke Reid, and Ingrid Palmer.

In this podcast, participants shared their perspectives on equity for disabled students. The discussion was guided by the following questions: 

1. What are some promising approaches to enhancing equity for disabled students in elementary schools (ages 4-13)?
2. What are some of the challenges that you/your organization has experienced in working to enhance equity for disabled students in elementary schools?
3. In your view, what actions can be taken by education stakeholders in enhancing equity?

To cite this podcast:
Patel, S. (Host), Karmiris, M. (Guest), Palmer, I. (Guest), and Reid, L. (Guest). (2025, July 15). Equity for disabled students (No. 9) [Audio Podcast Episode]. In Educational Equity Podcast. https://www.spreaker.com/episode/educational-equity-podcast-equity-for-disabled-students–66989026

To listen to the podcast and for more information about each speaker and their work, head to https://www.torontomu.ca/educational-equity-symposium/podcasts-/

The eighth episode of the Educational Equity podcast, titled Melanin Magic: A Conversation about Black Joy  is now live!

Hosted by Jahiem Thomas, this episode features Coleen Dudley, Holidae Robinson, Tiasia Robinson, Dr. Alana Butler, and Dr. Janelle Brady.

In this podcast a panel of Black advocates, students and professors share their lived experiences, insights, and reflections on the meaning and significance of Black Joy in education.

The discussion  was guided by the following questions: 

1. What does Black Joy mean to you?
   
2. In the face of historical and systemic barriers, how does Black Joy serve as a catalyst for resistance, thriving, and transformational change?
   
3. How does Black Joy shape pedagogical practices that combat anti-Black racism and foster Black student flourishing?
   
4. How can schools move beyond just addressing barriers and actively foster environments where Black students thrive?
   
5. Can you share how your understanding of Black Joy has evolved over time, particularly as you’ve navigated different stages of your educational journey?

Special thanks to Tanitiã Munroe, Research Coordinator, Centre for Excellence for Black Student Achievement and Research & Development, Toronto District School Board for helping us to bring the wonderful youth participants of this podcast together. 

To cite this podcast: 
Thomas, J. (Host), Brady, J. (Guest), Butler, A. (Guest), Dudley, C. (Guest), Robinson, H. (Guest), and Robinson, T. (Guest). (2025, July 9). Melanin magic: A conversation about Black joy (No. 8) [Audio Podcast Episode]. In Educational Equity Podcast. https://www.spreaker.com/episode/melanin-magic-a-conversation-about-black-joy–66918303 

To listen to the podcast, access the transcript for this episode, and for more information about each speaker and their work, head to https://www.torontomu.ca/educational-equity-symposium/podcasts-/

The seventh episode of the Educational Equity podcast, titled Equity for students who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC)  is now live!

Hosted by Dr. Sejal Patel, this episode features Melissa Jean-Baptiste Vajda, Micheline Limoges, Jacqueline Lawrence, and Neethan Shan.

In this podcast, participants shared their perspectives on equity for BIPOC students. The discussion  was guided by the following questions: 

1. What are some promising approaches to enhancing equity for BIPOC students in elementary schools (ages 4-13)?
2. What are some of the challenges that you/your organization has experienced in working to enhance equity for BIPOC students in elementary schools?
3. In your view, what actions can be taken by education stakeholders in enhancing equity?
   
   To cite this podcast:
   Patel, S. (Host), Jean-Baptiste Vajda, M. (Guest), Lawrence, J. (Guest), Limoges, M. (Guest), and Shan, N. (Guest). (2025, July 3). Equity for students who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) (No. 7) [Audio Podcast Episode]. In Educational Equity Podcast. https://www.spreaker.com/episode/educational-equity-podcast-equity-for-students-who-are-black-indigenous-and-people-of-colour–66854369
   
   To listen to the podcast, access the transcript for this episode, and for more information about each speaker and their work, head to https://www.torontomu.ca/educational-equity-symposium/podcasts-/

The sixth episode of the Educational Equity podcast, titled Equity for Black Students, is now live!

Hosted by Dr. Sejal Patel, this episode features Karen Murray, Raquel Walker, Kearie Daniel, and Charline Grant. 

In this podcast, participants shared their perspectives on equity for Black students. The discussion was guided by the following questions: 

1. What are some promising approaches to enhancing equity for Black students in elementary schools (ages 4-13)?
2. What are some of the challenges that you/your organization has experienced in working to enhance equity for Black students in elementary schools?
3. In your view, what actions can be taken by education stakeholders in enhancing equity?

To cite this podcast:
Patel, S. (Host), Daniel, K. (Guest), Grant, C. (Guest), Murray, K. (Guest), and Walker, R. (Guest). (2025, July 3). Equity for Black students (No. 6) [Audio Podcast Episode]. In Educational Equity Podcast. https://www.spreaker.com/episode/educational-equity-podcast-equity-for-black-students–66854367

To listen to the podcast, access the transcript for this episode, and for more information about each speaker and their work, head to https://www.torontomu.ca/educational-equity-symposium/podcasts-/