Equity Leadership Now!

A podcast for equity leaders transforming education.

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Music as Emancipatory Learning

Jabari Mahiri and Raffaele Pozzi (professor of musicology and pedagogy at Roma Tre University) discuss the role of music education in shaping democratic and multicultural societies, and how becoming “a good listener” to different musical genres can foster greater empathy and cultural awareness.

Improving Schools Through Collaborative Leadership and Trust

Dr. Jabari Mahiri and Professor Anthony Bryk explore the complexities of educational reform, particularly in relation to high school graduation rates and the dynamics of trust within school systems.

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Leading with Compassion in Polarizing Times

Jabari Mahiri speaks with Dean of the University of Southern California Rossier School of Education Pedro Noguera on the need for empathy, courage, and accountability to achieve equitable access to opportunities for all students.

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Changemaker: UC Berkeley Chancellor Rich Lyons on Leadership and Innovation

Jabari Mahiri speaks with UC Berkeley Chancellor Rich Lyons on his leadership journey, his vision for UC Berkeley, and the role of education in fostering equity.

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The Next Generation of System Leaders in Education

Jabari Mahiri speaks with Leaders for Equity and Democracy (LEAD) EdD director, Lihi Rosenthal, and two recent graduates, Tu Carroz and Olufemi Ogundele, about LEAD’s key concepts, including understanding educational systems, leadership as an embodied practice, and designing systems for equity.

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About ELN!

Equity Leadership Now! hosts conversations with equity-conscious leaders from PreK through university settings who transform structures and strategies for educating, particularly for those who are marginalized. We explore their innovative ideas and compelling work to realize individual, social, and environmental justice at the intersection of research, policy, and practice—because our democracy depends on it. Housed in the Leadership Programs at the Berkeley School of Education, we complement its mission and goals as well as those of 21CSLA. 

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Meet the host

Jabari Mahiri is a Professor in the Berkeley School of Education and the William and Mary Jane Brinton Family Chair in Urban Education. He is Faculty Director of Leadership Programs, Chair of the Leadership Board for the 21CSLA State Center, Faculty Advisor for the Bay Area Writing Project, and a Board Member and Chair of the Governance Committee of the National Writing Project.

Pod squad

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  • Jabari Mahiri | Host, Editor, and Producer
  • Brianna Luna | Audio Editor and Production Specialist
  • Mayra Reyes | External Relations and Production Specialist
  • Becca Minkoff | Production Manager
  • Diana Garcia | Communications and External Relations
  • Audra Puchalski | Communications and Web Design
  • Jennifer Elemen | Digitally Mediated Learning Coordinator
  • Jen Burke | Graphic Designer
  • Robyn Ilten-Gee | Editor and Media Consultant
  • Rian Whittle | Sound Technician