Ray Talks Live
A modern discussion on educating today's youth straight from an urban high school teacher. This podcast also discusses other topics such as Sports, History/Politics, Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando, Marriage, and Family. So be sure to hit that subscribe button to get notifications when new episodes drop.
Podcasting since 2020 • 80 episodes
Ray Talks Live
Latest Episodes
Rigor or Reach? The Problem with "Advanced Academics for All"
Does every student belong in an advanced classroom, or are we setting them up for failure?In this episode of Ray Talks Live, we tackle the controversial "Open Access" policy in advanced academics. As a veteran Social Stud...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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14:50
The Attendance Directive: Professional Standards or Workplace Weapon?
Is a "write-up" for attendance meant to help you improve, or is it designed to make you afraid?In this sensitive and high-stakes episode of Ray Talks Live, we’re diving into the controversial world of Attendance Directive...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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10:04
Disney with Kids vs. Disney Solo: The "Guilty Pleasure" of the Adult-Only Trip
Is it possible to be a devoted parent and a "Disney Adult" at the same time?In this episode of Ray Talks Live, we’re diving into the beautiful, chaotic, and sometimes quiet world of Walt Disney World. As a local Florida r...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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13:39
The "Bad Apple" Crisis: The Impact of Ineffective Black Male Educators in Urban Schools
"We aren't learning anything." When students start saying it out loud, the system has already failed them.In this hard-hitting return to the "Bad Apples" series on Ray Talks Live, we explore a painful reality in urban edu...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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15:18
35 Years of Brotherhood: Honoring the Memory of a Lifelong Best Friend
How do you say goodbye to someone who has known you since the 7th grade?In this solemn and deeply personal episode of Ray Talks Live, I’m stepping away from the classroom and the headlines to honor the memory of my best f...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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9:28
