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The Real Impact of Educational Advocacy with Sharon Dunlevy

The Real Impact of Educational Advocacy with Sharon Dunlevy

Sharon emphasizes the need for proactive interventions to support families before children enter the foster system and the importance of raising compassionate kids who understand the struggles of othe... ...more

educational advocacy

May 19, 202523 min read

Being a Hope Broker in Troubling Times

Being a Hope Broker in Troubling Times

Discover how one advocate stays hopeful amidst education policy threats and foster care challenges—offering practical ways to take action and inspire change. ...more

educational advocacy

May 12, 20252 min read

Help for Foster Parents: Advocating for Every Child’s Success

Help for Foster Parents: Advocating for Every Child’s Success

In this episode, LaShaundra speaks with educational advocate Sharon Dunlevy about equipping foster families with the tools to support their children's academic success. ...more

Trauma ,Podcast

May 05, 202513 min read

A Path Forward: How Educational Advocacy Transforms Futures for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care

A Path Forward: How Educational Advocacy Transforms Futures for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care

Children in foster care are not succeeding as adults but we can change those outcomes by collaborating on improving the educational outcomes of children in foster care. ...more

educational advocacy

April 28, 20253 min read

Trauma, Labels & Learning: Rethinking Foster Care Education with Sharon Dunlevy

Trauma, Labels & Learning: Rethinking Foster Care Education with Sharon Dunlevy

Host AAron and Sharon Dunlevy, an educational advocate for children in foster care, discuss the impact of trauma on education, the critical role of foster parents as advocates, and the importance of t... ...more

Trauma ,Podcast

April 21, 202512 min read

The Difference Between Discipline vs Punishment

The Difference Between Discipline vs Punishment

The original definition of discipline was a means of instruction. Unfortunately, now when we use the word, discipline, we often think and hear punishment in some form. But discipline can happen withou... ...more

Trauma ,Discipline &Positive Parenting

January 06, 202510 min read

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