The System Isn‘t Broken: Recent Episodes
Patrick Macfarlane
“The system isn’t broken” is a series of conversations with early childhood policy experts. Hosted by Patrick MacFarlane, our podcast takes listeners beyond the surface level conversations to understand why early care and education programs fail Black children, families, and child care providers. “The System Isn’t Broken” was created to add context to the anti-racism conversation in the early childhood policy space. For policy advocates, legislative staff, elected officials, and child development professionals, this podcast is designed to challenge your thinking about the system, and who it is designed to serve. Listen everywhere podcasts are available.
Dr. Ashley Williams, Director of California Policy and Educator Engagement Programs at the Center for the Study of Child Care Employment, UC Berkeley.
Mary Ignatius, Statewide Organizer at Parent Voices-California Child Care Resource and Referral Network.
Dr. LaWanda Wesley, Director of Quality Enhancement & Professional Development , Oakland Unified School District.
keisha Nzewi, Director of Public Policy at the California Child Care of Resource & Referral Network.
In this episode, host Patrick Macfarlane introduces himself and the System Isn't Broken podcast. Enjoy.