Rooted in Washington

Rooted in Washington
Podcast Description
Join our podcast to explore collaboration among families, schools, and communities in Washington State! Together, we'll celebrate how these connections enhance education and strengthen neighborhoods. This series is a project of Roots of Inclusion and an extension of its work with the Washington Statewide Family Engagement Center.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on key themes such as family engagement in education, community collaboration, and social justice. Episodes include discussions on the importance of relational dynamics in education, as highlighted in Episode 2 featuring CiKeithia Pugh, and how to effectively use family engagement data, discussed in Episode 1 with Erin Okuno. The series seeks to empower families and advocates by sharing practical insights and inspiring stories.

Join our podcast to explore collaboration among families, schools, and communities in Washington State! Together, we’ll celebrate how these connections enhance education and strengthen neighborhoods. This series is a project of Roots of Inclusion and an extension of its work with the Washington Statewide Family Engagement Center.
Join host Carrie Basas and guest Taina Karru-Olsen in a lively discussion about family engagement, disability justice, and the importance of inclusive education. Taina shares insights from her personal journey as a parent of a multiply disabled child, and the creation of Inclusion for All, a grassroots movement advocating for systemic change. Together, they explore the power of community, what parent groups often get wrong, the limitations of traditional advocacy, and the need for schools to foster environments of belonging for all students. Rooted in WA is produced by Roots of Inclusion (rootsofinclusion.org) with support from the WA Statewide Family Engagement Center (https://wasfec.org).

Disclaimer
This podcast’s information is provided for general reference and was obtained from publicly accessible sources. The Podcast Collaborative neither produces nor verifies the content, accuracy, or suitability of this podcast. Views and opinions belong solely to the podcast creators and guests.
For a complete disclaimer, please see our Full Disclaimer on the archive page. The Podcast Collaborative bears no responsibility for the podcast’s themes, language, or overall content. Listener discretion is advised. Read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy for more details.