Cleverly Changing Podcast

Growing up in America as a Black youth, parents have to be intentional about teaching their children Black History. Our guest was very candid about his passion for the youth and black education. De'Von Truvel stopped by the Cleverly Changing Podcast and chatted with us about his love for Black history and the power of education. He is a young educator who is teaching others online and offline about Black Wall Street, Blacks in World History and more.

The African proverb for this week's podcast is: (1:45)

You must decide where you are going in the evening, if you intend to leave early in the morning. (Malian Proverb)

Word of the Episode ( 2:06)

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Word of the Episode

E yi so means see you soon in Fon and is from the country of Benin Republic.

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Grown Folks Talking About Homeschool Preparations

The three best ways to make homeschool preparations are:

1. Review your state laws
2. Assess your child's academic needs
3. Create a plan and gather your materials

Where can you go to learn what your state's homeschool requirements are?

One organization that has laid out the requirements completely by the state is the homeschool legal defense association. Visit their website at hslda.org/legal and click on your state on the digital map. When I homeschooled, I met with my state homeschool review board twice a year, once in the fall and again in the spring. Then I shared my daughters' homeschool portfolio, showing each child receiving regular and thorough education.

Assess your child's academic needs

Evaluate how your child/children learn best. Consider using a learning styles assessment to identify their primary learning style.

Remember, people don't have just one learning style. They have several, so try to present a way to learn different materials using all three methods, which are visual, auditory, and kinesthetic or tactile learning. During the early years of homeschooling, I often daughter new information by singing (playing educational music CDs), creating models, projects, or doing experiments. I also encouraged my children to learn by playing games like a bean bag toss to practice spelling new words.

Create a plan and gather the materials

My advice is simple before you buy a complete curriculum, try it out first.

Try different curriculums to see what your child likes and dislikes. Of course, you want to give your child only work that he or she likes, but you should consider how they work best so that you can avoid meltdowns. Review what children in your state should be learning based on their ages or grades. Next, write out or type up your weekly objectives. This will give you a frame,e work to stay focused and make sure your child is thriving. Read reviews, and talk to others who may have used the curriculum.

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Tweetable quote: "Remember, just because you start with a curriculum doesn't mean you have to stick with it, if it's not a good fit." - Elle Cole

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Word of the Episode! (3:02)

Elimu Haitekeki

Cleverly Cultured Kids (3:50)

My 10-year-old daughters discuss books they would recommend.

Grown Up Talk (6:00)

• The definitions of Homeschooling and Unschooling
• How important is literacy to you?
• What methods do we use in our homeschools?
• Child led self-directed education

Previous Podcast Episode and Show Notes

Episode 1 – Resolutions – Episode 1

The Educational Cleverly Changing Podcast Description

Embarking on a self-defining journey showered with self-determination and motherly love this educational Cleverly Changing is a podcast that is hosted by Elle and Miriam, who are two African American homeschooling moms. Please listen in on conversations shared biweekly that will encourage you to be your authentic self, while uplifting your spirit, learning newly cultured information, and motivating your inherent potential. They’re defining what culture is for their families and want you to do the same. Bring your children along too, so they can meet the Cleverly Cultured Kids. They’re all for teaching the babies while they are young, adapting to the challenges of parenting, homeschooling, mompreneurship, and being willing to learn the lessons that the children have to offer. It’s all about uplifting one another and reclaiming your innate greatness. Tune in and share the podcast with your friends.

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During this episode we share how the VELA fund is supporting educational entrepreneurs. They specifically specialize educational experiences that are out of the box. In 2010 at one of my daughter's pediatric appointments her doctor advised me to homeschool. The thought changed my children's first academic experiences and increased my love for education.

African Proverb

"In Kijita (Wajita) there is a proverb which says "Omwana ni wa bhone," meaning regardless of a child's biological parent(s) its upbringing belongs to the community (source).

Please tweet us using the #cleverlychangingpodcast to tell us what this proverb means to you or leave us a voicemail and let us know what you think this African Proverb means.

Word of the Episode

Adore means medicine in the Twi language from Ghana.

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Let's Connect!

Want to be a guest on an upcoming show? Just fill out this form, and we will send you an interview link when your request is approved.

We're bringing back Cleverly Cultured Kids! We want to feature your kids on Cleverly Cultured Kids, so please complete this Interview form for kids, and we will send you an interview link once your request is approved.

You can call us directly now. Please leave us a voicemail and let us know how you enjoy the show or share your questions.

Grown Folks Talking with, Meredith Olson, the President of the VELA Education Fund

Meredith Olson was appointed President of the VELA Education Fund in 2021. She was familiar to the organization and previously served as a founding member of VELA’s Board. Meredith stated, “The pandemic has dramatically increased awareness of unconventional, human-centered education models, and as VELA plots its course for 2021, I am committed to accelerating adoption by more families and communities.”

The VELA Education fund is committed to the community and has awarded more than $3.6 million to accelerate education innovation and opportunity for every learner.

Meredith is the mother of four children, two of her children are twins. As you will hear during the podcast, she is excited to help fund innovative educational ideas. In addition to wearing many hats, Olson also actively involved in the community, serving on the boards of Rainbows United Inc. and is currently board chair at WSU Tech.

BOOKS BY TODD ROSE

The End of Average

Dark Horse

Collective Illusions

VELA Education Fund is Supporting Educational Entrepreneurs

If you want to learn more about how the VELA Education fund supporting educational entrepreneurs please visit their website below. The VELA Education Fund is a micro grant program, that provides seed funding to early-stage, non-traditional education models created by everyday entrepreneurs – parents, educators, community leaders, and even students.

Connect with Vela Education Fund

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