Building Equitable Futures: The Role of EJACE in Character Education - Part 1

CharacterPlus

Join us for an insightful episode of the Character Plus podcast, where we explore the significant impact of the Equity and Justice Academy in Character Education (EJACE) on schools. Hosted by Mike Park, CEO of Character Plus, this episode highlights how EJACE is helping schools create cultures that prioritize respect, dignity, and positive character traits for every student, teacher, parent, and staff member.

This episode features discussions with education leaders who are at the forefront of EJACE: Dr. Grace Lee, Director of the Equity and Justice Academy in Character Education; Dr. Jeremy Mapp, Co-Director of EJACE and Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Kirkwood School District; and Michael Barrowley, Director of the Counselor Academy and Character Education, and an EJACE expert. Together, they share how the academy is fostering academic success, strengthening connections within school communities, and promoting a positive environment through a focus on equity and justice.

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Host:
Mike Park CEO of CharacterPlus
Guests:
Dr. Grace Lee
Dr. Jeremy Mapp
Michael Barolak
Credits:
Executive Producer & Content Strategist: William "Chip" Schafer
Producer / Audio Editor: David Alexander
Introduction Audio Voice Actress: Kristen Pelster
Introduction Audio Voice Actor: David Alexander