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Lead to Liberate

By: Madison Metropolitian School District
  • Summary

  • Lead to Liberate with Superintendent Carlton D. Jenkins brings listeners diverse voices and rich discussions on educational equity in the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) and beyond. We take a personal look at dedicated people in our schools, our district, and the Madison community with real conversations about the issues which fuel their passions. These stories demonstrate how MMSD is working to develop collaborative and co-creative solutions to accelerate the learning of all students while addressing disparities experienced by historically excluded groups.
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Episodes
  • Episode 18 - Greg Jones, president of the NAACP-Dane County Branch, joins Superintendent Carlton D. Jenkins
    Apr 13 2023

    In this compelling episode, Dr. Jenkins is joined by Greg Jones, president of the NAACP-Dane County Branch. Mr. Jones shares his experiences of migrating to Wisconsin from Mississippi in the 1970s while desegregation was continuing to occur in public schools and higher education institutions. They discuss the importance of voting, the advocacy work of the NAACP, the promise of the U.S. Constitution, and the significance of reading proficiency and early literacy.

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    25 mins
  • Episode 19 - MMSD’s Cedric Hodo, senior executive director of building services and operations joins Superintendent Carlton D. Jenkins
    Apr 7 2023

    In this episode, we hear from Cedric Hodo, senior executive director of building services and operations. They discuss the challenges faced this year by food & nutrition services, and what’s on the culinary horizon. We also hear about referendum construction, including the 41 new playgrounds across the district, gender-neutral restrooms, ADA accessibility, and the creation of new arts and music learning spaces.

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    21 mins
  • Episode 17 - Dr. Floyd Rose, president of the 100 Black Men of Madison, joins Superintendent Carlton D. Jenkins
    Apr 7 2023

    Dr. Floyd Rose, president of the 100 Black Men of Madison, joins Superintendent Jenkins to talk about the impact of the African American History Bowl on students, families, and the community. They also discuss the importance of history, and recent decisions by the College Board.

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    19 mins

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