Teach 4 Justice

Welcome to the Teach4Justice Podcast, where we explore the transformative power of education to create a more just and equitable world. I’m your host, Alfredo Silva—an educator, speaker, and advocate with over 20 years of experience in public education. Through conversations with educators, innovators, and changemakers, we dive into the issues that matter most in today’s classrooms. Please note, all views expressed in this podcast are my own and do not reflect those of my employers, sponsors, or guests. Let’s get started!

Teach 4 Justice is a society podcast hosted by Alfredo Silva, with 21 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Alfredo Silva hosts Teach 4 Justice, a society show with 21 episodes published.

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  Episode 20 - Dr. Anne Paonessa

  May 28, 202549 minS3

  <p>In this episode of the Teach4Justice Podcast, host Alfredo Silva is joined by Dr. Anne Paonessa—educator, consultant, and author of Essential Connection Skills. With over two decades in education, Anne brings a clear message: if we want students to thrive, we must teach beyond test scores.</p><p>We explore how integrating social connection into core content boosts student engagement, academic outcomes, and emotional well-being. Anne shares tangible strategies to shift classrooms from performance-based to purpose-driven.</p><p>Whether you're a classroom teacher, administrator, or education advocate, this episode offers a compelling look at how connection is no...

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  Episode 19 - Luke Basso - YouTube channel recording histories of veterans

  Apr 24, 202526 minS3

  <p>History teachers this one is for YOU.</p><p>In ninth grade, Luke Basso began documenting the stories of veterans. He created a YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@filmperia1945 - to preserve the experiences of soldiers who served from World War II to current conflicts. Basso skipped his high school graduation this year to go to Normandy for the 80th anniversary of D-Day.</p><p><br></p><p>He is now 20 years old and reflects on his past and talks about his future</p>

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  Episode 18 - Tough Conversation using multiple perspectives with Dr. Sawsan Jaber

  Apr 20, 202552 minS3

  <p></p><p>Our guest is Dr. Sawsan Jaber, a nationally recognized educator known for her commitment to fostering inclusivity and engaging students with complex, meaningful topics. Dr. Jaber is not only an outstanding teacher, but also a fierce advocate for social justice and human rights. She brings her lived experience and expertise to empower students to grapple with difficult conversations that many shy away from.</p><p>Today, we’re diving into the power of trusting students to engage with challenging topics, particularly around hot button current events. Dr. Jaber will share her insights on how to create classrooms th...

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  Episode 17 - Climate Action Student Project w/ Jane Ji

  Apr 2, 202558 minS3

  <p>I'd love to introduce you to four amazing teachers who, like you, are passionate about sustainability education and are collaborating on a student book project across four different countries.</p><p>Megan Vosk teaches at Vientiane International School in Laos and is one of our League for Green Leaders Ambassadors. She is deeply committed to teaching the SDGs and has participated in the World’s Largest Lesson with her Model UN club for several years. We connected through the Flip Global Climate Action Exchange program.</p><p>Jose Gonzalez teaches at Davis Middle School in the Compton Unified School Di...

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  Episode 16 Interview with Becky Keene

  Mar 27, 202529 minS3

  <p>Today, I’m speaking with Becky Keene, the Director of Operations for insight2execution, where she leads teams in developing professional learning content for global edtech companies and supporting systemic change in major U.S. school systems. A passionate advocate for game-based learning, she also serves as board chair for Phygital Labs and has worked with educators on four continents. Becky is the co-author of Sail the 7 Cs with Microsoft Education and has contributed to multiple professional development programs, including the AI in Education pathway for Microsoft Learn. With a background in classroom teaching, coaching, and program management, she br...

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