Dive into the heart of educational innovation with Adam Smith and his guest, Kaleem Caire, as they unravel the complexities and triumphs of charter schools in the latest episode of Get Uncomfortable. From the streets of Madison, Wisconsin, to the corridors of power in Washington D.C., Caire's journey is a testament to the relentless pursuit of educational excellence for black and Latino students. Tune in to discover how One City Schools is shattering misconceptions and bridging achievement gaps one scholar at a time.

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In this eye-opening episode of Get Uncomfortable, Adam Smith engages with visionary educator Kaleem Caire, who is reshaping the future of charter schools. As the founder of One City Schools, Caire delves into the challenges of creating educational environments that nurture leadership, accountability, and success for underrepresented communities. Learn about the battles fought and won, the policies shaped, and the lives transformed in this powerful narrative of hope and change.

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Join Adam Smith on a journey through the transformative world of charter schools in the latest episode of Get Uncomfortable, featuring Kaleem Caire. Uncover the myths and truths behind the public charter school movement and how One City Schools is making a profound impact on young lives. From his military discipline to his educational advocacy, Caire's story is a masterclass in dedication and the power of community. Listen in and be inspired by a revolution in education that's happening now.

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📋 Episode Chapters

(00:00) Charter schools are in fact publicly funded schools that were designed to

(01:27) Kaleem Caire is the founder and CEO of one city Schools

(10:16) I was superintendent of Milwaukee public Schools for four years

(15:56) Khaleem worked in Madison to fight school segregation and truancy

(20:33) In Rockford, Illinois, there were 40 charter schools allowed

(23:47) What are charter public schools and what do they entail

(29:44) Wanda Anthony hired you at Madison Metropolitan school district right out of undergrad

(30:07) You tried to get a charter through the urban league, but it didn't happen

(37:56) Wisconsin expanded the ability to have independent charter schools outside of Milwaukee

(41:11) Talk about those phases, because you all have grown since 2014 in phases

(49:56) To turn around public education in America, you need a strong foundation

(56:49) The curriculum got kids thinking about what they throw away

(57:28) The parents are choosing UK because they like the diversity of our staff

(01:02:32) The only people that can build culture are people that are products of it

(01:03:29) How can folks support one city schools? One, three ways people can support

(01:06:39) Get Uncomfortable is produced in partnership between Rachel Hansen and Adam Smith

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