The Authority Company Elevating Education: Dr. Tracee Perryman on Empowering Urban Students and Families
Sep 5, 2024
27:46
In this episode of the Forbes Books Podcast, Joe sits down with Dr. Tracee Perryman, author of "Elevating Futures: A Model For Empowering Black Elementary Student Success" and CEO/co-founder of the Center of Hope Family Services. Dr. Perryman shares insights on the current state of education and community development, drawing from her extensive experience in evidence-based programming and urban community empowerment. The conversation covers a range of topics, including:
• The nuanced progress in racial equity and education over the past 60 years
• The mission and impact of Center of Hope Family Services
• The development and implementation of evidence-based afterschool programs
• Strategies for engaging students and improving academic performance
• The role of technology and social media in modern education
• Practical approaches to supporting overwhelmed parents
• The meaning behind Dr. Perryman's "Elevate" philosophy
Dr. Perryman discusses her organization's impressive results in improving student proficiency rates and shares valuable insights on holistic approaches to education that consider students' contexts and needs. She also touches on her work empowering women leaders, as explored in her book "Elevating Women Leaders: Stories of Strength, Survival and Success.”This episode offers educators, parents, and community leaders practical strategies and inspiring perspectives on elevating student success and community outcomes in urban settings.
• The nuanced progress in racial equity and education over the past 60 years
• The mission and impact of Center of Hope Family Services
• The development and implementation of evidence-based afterschool programs
• Strategies for engaging students and improving academic performance
• The role of technology and social media in modern education
• Practical approaches to supporting overwhelmed parents
• The meaning behind Dr. Perryman's "Elevate" philosophy
Dr. Perryman discusses her organization's impressive results in improving student proficiency rates and shares valuable insights on holistic approaches to education that consider students' contexts and needs. She also touches on her work empowering women leaders, as explored in her book "Elevating Women Leaders: Stories of Strength, Survival and Success.”This episode offers educators, parents, and community leaders practical strategies and inspiring perspectives on elevating student success and community outcomes in urban settings.