Rock the Schools with Citizen Stewart

Rock The Schools wraps up 100 episodes of education empowerment for parents, students and educators. Thank you to host Chris Stewart, who believes "all children are born with unsurpassable worth granted to them by God" and ended every show with that message. Chris is the Rock in Rock The Schools in standing up for parents and students. Hear Rock The Schools Executive Producer, Monique Linder take you through a wrap up of brilliant soundbites from the most listened to episodes. Thank you to the education experts that took the time to share their knowledge and guidance on how to navigate an extremely complicated education system in America. There is no magic solution to solving the education crisis in America. "RTS Season Two," under development will continue under that same belief and commitment to our youth. Thank you for listening to Rock The Schools.

Rock The Schools with Citizen Stewart Celebrates 100 Episodes With Special Guest Shavar Jeffries And A Special Announcement From Host Chris Stewart That A New Show Is In Formation. Special guest Shavar Jeffries, National President of Democrats For Education Reform openly discussed education reform principles, equity and accountability. Mr. Jeffries is quoted as saying “there is much work to do and there is no silver bullet”. http://omgdigitalmediasolutions.com/for-immediate-release-rock-the-schools-with-citizen-stewart-celebrates-100-episodes-with-special-guest-shavar-jeffries-and-a-special-announcement-from-host-chris-stewart-that-a-new-show-is-in-formati/

Rock The Schools continues to celebrate its upcoming 100th show by airing some of our most listened to shows. A special 100th episode will be aired with a special guest coming soon! We would like to take a special moment to honor all of our special guests who took time out of their busy schedule to empower our parents and students. Please continue to share Rock The Schools with your network of parents and students. More information can be found at: http://citizen.education There are 74 million children under the age of 18 in the United States. And the unfortunate reality is that for many of these children, the public education system is broken.

Rock The Schools continues to celebrate its upcoming 100th show by airing some of our most listened to shows. A special 100th episode will be aired with a special guest coming soon! We would like to take a special moment to honor all of our special guests who took time out of their busy schedule to empower our parents and students. Please continue to share Rock The Schools with your network of parents and students. More information can be found at: http://citizen.education Author of “At The Dark End Of The Street” Danielle McGuire, and Producer of “The Rape of Recy Taylor” Beth Hubbard, provide a powerful history lesson in honor of Black History month by recognizing the rich history in untold stories that bring forth truth. The Recy Taylor story is a critical piece of Black history about Rosa Parks, ten years prior to the Montgomery bus boycott.

Rock The Schools continues to celebrate its upcoming 100th show by airing some of our most listened to shows. A special 100th episode will be aired with a special guest coming soon! We would like to take a special moment to honor all of our special guests who took time out of their busy schedule to empower our parents and students. Please continue to share Rock The Schools with your network of parents and students. More information can be found at: http://citizen.education Host of Rock The Schools Chris Stewart talks with Students First Founder, Michelle Rhee about how an excellent education shapes a child’s future and how she impacts the lives of marginalized students.

Rock The Schools continues to celebrate its upcoming 100th show by airing some of our most listened to shows. A special 100th episode will be aired with a special guest coming soon! We would like to take a special moment to honor all of our special guests who took time out of their busy schedule to empower our parents and students. Please continue to share Rock The Schools with your network of parents and students. More information can be found at: http://citizen.education Host of Rock The Schools, Chris Stewart discusses Sheila E.’s love for youth and how her charity, Elevate Hope, provides hope and love by using music to engage students in their education.

Rock The Schools continues to celebrate its upcoming 100th show by airing some of our most listened to shows. A special 100th episode will be aired with a special guest coming soon! We would like to take a special moment to honor all of our special guests who took time out of their busy schedule to empower our parents and students. Please continue to share Rock The Schools with your network of parents and students. More information can be found at: http://citizen.education This special episode of Rock The Schools with Dr. Bernice A. King pays tribute to her mother, Mrs. Coretta Scott King, in honor of women’s history month. Her recently published memoir “My Life, My Love, My Legacy is inspirational for girls, encouraging for women and men to get a glimpse of the challenges their female counterparts face daily.

Rock The Schools continues to celebrate its upcoming 100th show by airing some of our most listened to shows. A special 100th episode will be aired with a special guest coming soon! We would like to take a special moment to honor all of our special guests who took time out of their busy schedule to empower our parents and students. Please continue to share Rock The Schools with your network of parents and students. More information can be found at: http://citizen.education Rock The Schools host Chris Stewart honors Prince’s legacy with a deep discussion with special guest jazz saxophonist Walter Chancellor, Jr., about advocating for music education in schools. Not long after his arrival in Minneapolis, Walter performed and recorded with Prince, earning a platinum record for his participation on Prince’s “Emancipation” CD.

Rock The Schools continues to celebrate its upcoming 100th show by airing some of our most listened to shows. A special 100th episode will be aired with a special guest coming soon! We would like to take a special moment to honor all of our special guests who took time out of their busy schedule to empower our parents and students. Please continue to share Rock The Schools with your network of parents and students and like us on FB at Rock The School news. More information can be found at: http://citizen.education Chris Stewart speaks to Valeria Silva, who recently exited the job of Superintendent of the largest school district in the State of Minnesota, about her equity work and her belief that Education is a mindset of seeing potential in the eyes of every child and the belief that children look to their teacher to make a difference in their lives. Guest Bio: http://citizenstewart.org/podcast/episode-69-valeria-silva/

Rock The Schools continues to celebrate its upcoming 100th show by airing some of our most listened to shows. A special 100th episode will be aired with a special guest coming soon! We would like to take a special moment to honor all of our special guests who took time out of their busy schedule to empower our parents and students. Please continue to share Rock The Schools with your network of parents and students and like us on FB at Rock The School news. More information can be found at: http://citizen.education The Terror attack in Orlando, FL ignited Beth to explain how school policies that promote neutrality perpetuate intolerance. See Beth’s article “A Place of Solidarity and Empowerment http://bethhawkins.org/2016/06/a-place-of-solidarity-and-empowerment/

Rock The Schools is celebrating its 100th show all week by airing the top seven most listened to shows. Monday, June 26, a special 100th episode will be aired with a special guests. We would like to take a special moment to honor all of our special guests who took time out of their busy schedule to empower our parents and students. Please continue to share Rock The Schools with your network of parents and students and like us on FB at Rock The School news. More information can be found at: http://citizen.education Chris Stewarts interviews Rashad Turner about why he decided to leave Black Lives Matter Saint Paul. He made the decision based on not compromising his integrity around his Education Reform activism. He was extremely disappointed that the NAACP and BLM called for a moratorium new charters when he sees how these schools benefit students of color in his community of Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Rock The Schools is celebrating its 100th show all week by airing the top seven most listened to shows. Monday, June 26, a special 100th episode will be aired with a special guests. We would like to take a special moment to honor all of our special guests who took time out of their busy schedule to empower our parents and students. Please continue to share Rock The Schools with your network of parents and students and like us on FB at Rock The School news. More information can be found at: http://citizen.education National Education writer Pete Cook wrote an article that describes the how the power of school boards divides white folks, the "pro-charter reform" and the "anti-charter reform” are warring. The fight between the two sides has gotten nasty. Education consultant, Will Pinkston uses his power as a Nashville school board member to launch egregious warfare for pro-charter education reformist. Will Pinkston is a Nashville school board member consisting of members who have taken a side against

Rock The Schools is celebrating its 100th show all week by airing the top seven most listened to shows. Monday, June 26, a special 100th episode will be aired with a special guests. We would like to take a special moment to honor all of our special guests who took time out of their busy schedule to empower our parents and students. Please continue to share Rock The Schools with your network of parents and students and like us on FB at Rock The School news. More information can be found at: http://citizen.education Rock The Schools host Chris Stewart engages Arne Duncan, former Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, in a conversation about the importance of valuing every child and seeing all children as assets.

Rock The Schools is celebrating all week with airing its most listened to shows. Monday, June 26, will feature a special 100th episode. Rock the Schools thanks and honors all of our special guests who believed in the Rock The Schools mission to empower parents and students. More information can be found at: http://citizen.education Since her appointment as Commissioner of Education in 2010, Dr. Brenda Cassellius has endeavored to enact comprehensive education reform that will benefit every child throughout Minnesota. Her straightforward, community-driven approach toward providing the best education possible has resulted in a remarkable list of accomplishments. Under her leadership, the Minnesota Department of Education applied for and received a waiver from the federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) law, allowing for a better, fairer, more accurate and supportive accountability system. MDE was awarded a $45 million Race to the Top – Early Learning Challenge grant to further develop and strengthen early educati

Rock The Schools will be celebrating all week with airing its most listened to shows. Monday, June 26, will feature a special 100th episode. Rock the Schools thanks and honors all of our special guests who believed in the Rock The Schools mission to empower parents and students. Please continue to share Rock The Schools with your network of parents and students and like us on FB at Rock The School News. More information can be found at: http://citizen.education In an unscripted, raw and authentic conversation with civil rights icon Dick Gregory, host of Rock The School Chris Stewart, uncovers thoughtful and valuable historical events that have shaped this country. In the words of Dick Gregory, his truth, as extreme as it may sound, can be easily be researched online. Fast forward to today, his truth told through the decades is being played out in the lives of African Americans today. You are invited to use the hashtag #RTSDickGregory to share your thoughts and comments.

Best of Rock The Schools - Episode 92 - Shelby J Share on Facebook twitter Google+ Rock The Schools will be celebrating all week with airing its most listened to shows. Monday, June 26, will feature a special 100th episode. Rock the Schools thanks and honors all of our special guests who believed in the Rock The Schools mission to empower parents and students. Please continue to share Rock The Schools with your network of parents and students and like us on FB at Rock The School News. More information can be found at: http://citizen.education Van Jones, hosting Rock The Schools episode 74 with Dr. Michael L. Lomax, UNCF President/CEO, covering the historical importance of HBCUs by telling his families' experience from his father’s journey that started with entering the military, followed by acceptance to a Historically Black College and University that shaped the value placed on education in his family. The education discussion with Dr. Lomax covers how UNCF provides resources to parents and students

Rock The Schools will be celebrating all week with airing its most listened to shows. Monday, June 26, will feature a special 100th episode. Rock the Schools thanks and honors all of our special guests who believed in the Rock The Schools mission to empower parents and students. Please continue to share Rock The Schools with your network of parents and students and like us on FB at Rock The School News. More information can be found at: http://citizen.education RTS Episode 92 | Shelby J.’s highly anticipated solo album was released on April 21st in honor of Prince, who made her promise to finish the album. It is a tribute to the education she received from her friend and mentor, the purple Yoda himself, Prince. Today’s segment focuses on Shelby J. and how Prince inspired and challenged her to be the best.

Ujamaa’s Education Director Corey, Stewart will discuss the importance of education in transforming lives of Ujamaa men during the transition period out of Minnesota’s criminal justice system into society. Paul Laumer, Ujamaa’s Mentoring Coordinator will join the conversation to tell his story of how his life was transformed after joining Ujamaa Place. Ujamaa, a Swahili word meaning “Brotherhood” or “Extended Family” is the main ingredient in its success model layered with programs that transforms the lives of men primarily aged 17­‐29 (Wilder Research). More information can be found at: www.ujamaa.org

Northside Achievement Zone’s Executive Director, Sondra Samuels discusses the importance of education in its model as a continuum of community services provider with Rock The Schools Executive Producer / Co-Host, Monique Linder

Host of Rock The Schools, Chris Stewart engages Dr. Kalam Id-Din in a discussion on facing the truth about education integration and our nation’s history of education homogenization, a term made famous in the 1940s by C.S. Lewis, most notably known for creating The Chronicles of Narnia. The term education homogenization was written about in his satirical book The Screwtape Letters, where C.S. Lewis creates a worldly wise old devil as the main character, who writes letters to his novice demon nephew Wormwood, charged with securing the damnation of an ordinary young man. Recently, Dr. Rafiq R. Kalam Id-Din wrote an article about integration in Education Week that has a chilling resemblance to the education homogenization narrative. Education Week May 4, 2017 "Black Teachers Matter. School Integration Doesn’t” by Rafiq R. Kalam Id-Din II is available at: http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2017/05/04/black-teachers-matter-school-integration-doesnt.html