"Send me a Text Message!"Unlock the secrets to empowering African-American students from K-12 with foundational leadership skills that drive both academic and life success. Join me as I connect with an insightful educator and Chief Operations Officer to discuss how early leadership training can transform young minds. Discover how developing communication skills, balancing emotional expressiveness, and utilizing the social skills model create a robust framework for self-assessment and confidence building. Prepare to be inspired by strategies that shift students from a mindset of losing to leading, equipping them to tackle future initiatives and social justice issues.I focus on the transformative journey of at-risk students who, through participation in leadership committees and activities like team sports and volunteering, find motivation, purpose, and respect. The conversation underscores the urgent need for educational institutions to nurture leadership capacity in African-American students, highlighting the significant role of parents and caregivers in this developmental process. Listen as we share compelling stories and actionable insights that illustrate how nurturing these skills can prepare students for national progress and enable them to set positive community examples. Love my show? Consider being a regular subscriber! Just go to https://tinyurl.com/podcastsupport. Support the show Thanks for listening! For more information about the show, episodes, and ways to support, check out these websites: https://k12educationinsights.buzzsprout.com or https: //www.liberationthrougheducation.com/podcast Subscribe on Buzzsprout to receive a shout out on an upcoming episode You can also support me with ratings, kind words of encouragement, and by sharing this podcast with friends and family Contact me with any specific questions you have at: kim@liberationthrougheducation.com