Hi there! I'm Dr. Almitra Berry, but people call me “Doc.”. I'm an educator, author, consultant, and podcast host with a passion for making our schools work better for all students.
Over my 30-year career in Education, I've gathered a wealth of experiences and insights that I love sharing. My work focuses on educational equity, especially for culturally and linguistically diverse learners in urban school districts.
I've written professional learning books, consulted with school districts across the country, and spoken at numerous conferences. But what I enjoy most is connecting with people who care about improving education for marginalized learners.
On my podcast, I enjoy having meaningful conversations about education. I bring a mix of expertise, real-world stories, and a touch of humor to discussions on topics like curriculum reform, leadership in education, creating inclusive classrooms, and the politics of education.
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The impact of Project 2025 on public education and marginalized learners is alarming! 🚨 This nefarious plan, championed by the Heritage Foundation, aims to dismantle the federal education departmen…
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The impact of Project 2025 on public education and marginalized learners is alarming! 🚨 This nefarious plan, championed by the Heritage Foundation, aims to dismantle the federal education department. 😱 Conservatives have been pushing for this for ages, but it poses a major threat to our public education system. 💔 Let's talk about the danger it poses to funding for public education. 📚 This plan would redirect public funds to private schools, leaving our already marginalized learners even more vulnerable. 😔 We need to stand up for our students and fight against this harmful agenda…
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📚💰 The education debate continues! 🏫✏️ Did you know that there's a controversial plan in the works? 🤔🔁 It aims to redirect public funds to private schools, potentially impacting pub…
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📚💰 The education debate continues! 🏫✏️ Did you know that there's a controversial plan in the works? 🤔🔁 It aims to redirect public funds to private schools, potentially impacting public charter schools too! 😱💔 This step-by-step mandate could reduce support for our beloved public schools. 📉🏢 Let's dive deeper into the voucher system and its potential consequences! 💼💸 #EducationDebate #PrivateVsPublic #VoucherSystem #Project2025 #VOTE
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📚🏫 Exploring the impact of voucher systems on student performance and accountability 📊✅ As educators, it's crucial to analyze data and ensure accountability for all students. However, when …
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📚🏫 Exploring the impact of voucher systems on student performance and accountability 📊✅ As educators, it's crucial to analyze data and ensure accountability for all students. However, when it comes to voucher schools, the lack of disaggregated data and accountability measures raises concerns. 🤔💼 Join the conversation on why students from underperforming schools may struggle in voucher programs and how we can address this issue. Let's work towards an inclusive education system that serves all students, regardless of their abilities. #Education #VoucherSystems #AccountabilityMat…
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🚨URGENT: Protecting Education for ALL!📚✊🏽✨ The Department of Education and Office of Civil Rights are under threat, and we need to take action NOW!🔥🔒 If we lose these vital institut…
🚨URGENT: Protecti…
🚨URGENT: Protecting Education for ALL!📚✊🏽✨ The Department of Education and Office of Civil Rights are under threat, and we need to take action NOW!🔥🔒 If we lose these vital institutions, marginalized communities will suffer the most, taking us back to a time of inequality and injustice.😔💔 Let's stand together and fight for our future!💪🌍💙 #ProtectEducation #StandForEquality #NotGoingBack
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Send us a textIn this episode, Dr. Almitra Berry discusses the concerning details of Project 2025, a plan championed by the Heritage Foundation that aims to dismantle the federal Department of Educati…
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Send us a textIn this episode, Dr. Almitra Berry discusses the concerning details of Project 2025, a plan championed by the Heritage Foundation that aims to dismantle the federal Department of Education and redirect public education funding to private and religious schools through voucher programs. Dr. Berry outlines how this plan would exacerbate existing inequities in the education system and negatively impact marginalized students and communities. She urges listeners to take action by sharing this information with others and joining the fight to protect public education.Subscribe to our Pat…
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🔊 Calling all education enthusiasts! 🎓📚 Looking for an insightful podcast episode on Project 2025’s evil plan to expand school choice and privatize aspects of public education? 🏫 Look n…
🔊 Calling all edu…
🔊 Calling all education enthusiasts! 🎓📚 Looking for an insightful podcast episode on Project 2025’s evil plan to expand school choice and privatize aspects of public education? 🏫 Look no further! 🙌 In this week's episode, I dive deep. 💡✨ But I need YOUR help to spread the word! 📣 Text the link to this episode to your friends, family, and even your group chats. Let's make sure everyone hears this critical message! 🗣️💪 And don't forget to join me again next week as I dig deeper into #Project2025. 🎙️🌟 Got questions or requests? Text me! I can't wait t…
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📚 Emphasizing a narrow curriculum can hinder a well-rounded education. 🌐 Developing critical thinking skills across disciplines is crucial for students' success. 🎙️ Check out my latest podc…
📚 Emphasizing a n…
📚 Emphasizing a narrow curriculum can hinder a well-rounded education. 🌐 Developing critical thinking skills across disciplines is crucial for students' success. 🎙️ Check out my latest podcast episode where I discuss the dangers of Project2025. #EducationMatters #CriticalThinkingSkills #WellRoundedEducation #Project2025
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🚫 Don't whitewash history! 📚 Embrace diverse perspectives and empower students to think critically. 💡 Let's create an inclusive and culturally competent education system. #DiversePerspectives…
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🚫 Don't whitewash history! 📚 Embrace diverse perspectives and empower students to think critically. 💡 Let's create an inclusive and culturally competent education system. #DiversePerspectives #CriticalThinking #InclusiveEducation #Project2025
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Life happens, but we can still make a change! 🌟 My upcoming book on equitable classroom practices hit a roadblock, but I won't let that stop me. Join me on this journey as I search for a new publis…
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Life happens, but we can still make a change! 🌟 My upcoming book on equitable classroom practices hit a roadblock, but I won't let that stop me. Join me on this journey as I search for a new publisher and keep you updated. Follow me on my Patreon channel (patreon.com/3EPodcast) for early, exclusive content & sneak peeks. I'll continue to fight to empower educators and create a more inclusive future for all children! 💪📚 #EquityWarriors #InclusiveEducation #StayTuned
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📚🌍 Calling all #teachers, #principals, #schoolleaders, and advocates for marginalized learners! 📣 I invite you to join me in making a positive impact on the lives of children. 🤝💡 In t…
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📚🌍 Calling all #teachers, #principals, #schoolleaders, and advocates for marginalized learners! 📣 I invite you to join me in making a positive impact on the lives of children. 🤝💡 In this episode, we discuss the power of sharing knowledge and resources. By simply texting the link to this episode to just one person in your network, whether it's an educator, a #schoolboardmember, a parent, or a caregiver, we can collectively create a tremendous difference in the lives of children. 🌟👩🏫👨🎓 Let's come together and empower each other to make a lasting change in e…
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📚🌍 Calling all #educators, #schoolleaders, and advocates for #marginalizedlearners! 📣 Let's join forces and make a difference in the lives of children. 🤝💪 I challenge each and every o…
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📚🌍 Calling all #educators, #schoolleaders, and advocates for #marginalizedlearners! 📣 Let's join forces and make a difference in the lives of children. 🤝💪 I challenge each and every one of you to text the link to this episode to someone who can help shape the future of education. 📲🔗 By sharing knowledge and resources, we can create a positive impact on our education system. 🌟✨ Today, I begin to dive into #Project2025, a conservative policy proposal aiming to destroy American education. 🇺🇸🎯 Join the conversation as we discuss the curriculum side of this h…
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Send us a Text Message. (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2378488/open_sms)Dr. Almitra Berry analyzes the curriculum changes proposed in Project 2025, a conservative plan to reshape…
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Send us a Text Message. (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2378488/open_sms)Dr. Almitra Berry analyzes the curriculum changes proposed in Project 2025, a conservative plan to reshape education. She discusses the impact of narrowing the curriculum, whitewashing history, and the problematic approach to science. Dr. Berry addresses concerns about standardized curriculum, the importance of teacher autonomy, and the threat to critical thinking and civic engagement. She calls on listeners to advocate for diverse, inclusive, and comprehensive education.Check and gain knowledge in …
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Send us a Text Message.Dr. Almitra Berry analyzes the curriculum changes proposed in Project 2025, a conservative plan to reshape education. She discusses the impact of narrowing the curriculum, white…
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Send us a Text Message.Dr. Almitra Berry analyzes the curriculum changes proposed in Project 2025, a conservative plan to reshape education. She discusses the impact of narrowing the curriculum, whitewashing history, and the problematic approach to science. Dr. Berry addresses concerns about standardized curriculum, the importance of teacher autonomy, and the threat to critical thinking and civic engagement. She calls on listeners to advocate for diverse, inclusive, and comprehensive education.Check and gain knowledge in our resources: Dr. Berry's book "Effecting Change for Culturally an…
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Send us a Text Message.In this special extended interview, Dr. Almitra Berry sits down with Mark Norwood to dive deeper into his personal experiences and perspectives on educational inequity. They dis…
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Send us a Text Message.In this special extended interview, Dr. Almitra Berry sits down with Mark Norwood to dive deeper into his personal experiences and perspectives on educational inequity. They discuss the impact of teachers, the importance of cursive writing, and the challenges of policing in schools. Mark shares advice for his younger self and first-year teachers, and emphasizes the need to fight complacency in the education system. This eye-opening conversation provides valuable insights into the systemic failures that have affected generations of students.Subscribe to our Patreon channe…
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Send us a Text Message. (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2378488/open_sms)In this episode, Dr. Amitra Berry introduces Mark Norwood, an equity warrior who shares his personal journ…
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Send us a Text Message. (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2378488/open_sms)In this episode, Dr. Amitra Berry introduces Mark Norwood, an equity warrior who shares his personal journey and fight for educational equity. Mark recounts experiences with inequity, from being tracked into lower-level classes to witnessing resource disparities across schools. He describes how his high school counselor discouraged higher education and pushed military service instead. Mark's story highlights systemic challenges faced by students of color and the need for advocates to amplify underrepr…
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Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Dr. Amitra Berry introduces Mark Norwood, an equity warrior who shares his personal journey and fight for educational equity. Mark recounts experiences with ine…
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Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Dr. Amitra Berry introduces Mark Norwood, an equity warrior who shares his personal journey and fight for educational equity. Mark recounts experiences with inequity, from being tracked into lower-level classes to witnessing resource disparities across schools. He describes how his high school counselor discouraged higher education and pushed military service instead. Mark's story highlights systemic challenges faced by students of color and the need for advocates to amplify underrepresented voices.Subscribe to our Patreon channel for exclusive cont…
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Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Dr. Almitra Berry explores the potential consequences of eliminating the Department of Education as proposed in Project 2025. She highlights the importance of f…
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Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Dr. Almitra Berry explores the potential consequences of eliminating the Department of Education as proposed in Project 2025. She highlights the importance of federal education funding, regulations, and data collection in ensuring equity and quality in education. Dr. Berry argues against the biased language and ideological perspective in Project 2025's education section, advocating for neutral, fact-based policy discussions. She emphasizes the critical role of the Department of Education in coordinating federal education programs, protecting civil r…
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