Did you know that the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals directly reflect human rights standards? Dr. Leighangela Brady, superintendent of National School District, shares how her district brings these goals and human rights work into the classroom, addressing real world problems with engaging learning opportunities. Series: "Education Channel" [P ... Show More
Sep 2025
From Sleepy Lagoon to Zoot Suit: The Irreverent Path of Alice McGrath
The Sleepy Lagoon case of 1942 became one of the most racially charged trials in U.S. history. Twenty-two Mexican American youths, mostly teenagers, were tried en masse for the death of José Díaz, though no witness placed them at the scene and the cause of death was never establi ... Show More
30m 55s
Feb 2022
How can I integrate the Sustainable Development Goals into my teaching?
We are now into the last decade of the United Nations’ Sustainable Goals, and their emphasis on promoting education, improving health outcomes and eradicating poverty have never been more crucial. Despite their importance, many students around the world know little about them. In ... Show More
30m 20s
Oct 2023
Tomorrow's Classroom: Digital Transformation through Systems Thinking
In this episode of the SDG Learncast, we feature Breanne Pitt, a researcher and educator, on the concept of systems thinking and its vital role in modern education. They explore the challenges and complexities of the digital age, discuss the impact of standardized testing, and de ... Show More
16m 10s
Jan 2024
Inclusion and Universal Design with Lee Ann Jung
Join Abril in conversation with Lee Ann Jung, the founder of Lead Inclusion and a clinical professor at San Diego State University. She has consulted with schools in more than 30 countries in the areas of universal design for learning, inclusion, intervention, and mastery assessm ... Show More
12m 38s
Jul 2023
S2 E7: To Reach All, Reach Each and Every
Dr. Tinisha Parker, as Executive Director for Student Services for Gwinnett County Public Schools in Georgia, is responsible for the wellbeing of more than 180,000 students. Imagine the challenges she faces in supporting the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students. ... Show More
46m 52s
Dec 2021
How can I ensure my teaching is inclusive?
All children have the right to learn, but often they are not given the opportunity to do so. Even when they are present in the classroom, they are not fully included in the learning. In this episode, teachers involved in the British Council’s innovative Teaching for All programme ... Show More
26m 44s
