What if the classroom was the teacher? In this episode, Instructor Mike dives into the Reggio Emilia philosophy—a powerful, child-centered approach born in postwar Italy. Learn how Reggio uses project-based learning, beautiful environments, and the “hundred languages of children” to foster thinking, creativity, and real developmental growth. Whether you’re an educator, director, or a parent choosing the right fit, this episode reveals why Reggio is more than a buzzword—it’s a blueprint for lifelong learning.

What if the “help” your child is getting is actually fueling a billion-dollar industry?

In this eye-opening episode, Instructor Mike breaks down the historical pipeline that turned Black children—especially boys—into currency for a sprawling diagnostic system. From the original intent of special education to today’s explosion of behavioral labels, pharmaceuticals, education tech, and consulting firms, we trace the shift from disability support to behavioral profit.

Learn how federal legislation like IDEA unintentionally incentivized misdiagnosis, how school budgets now depend on special ed classifications, and why Black parents must learn the system before the system learns their child.

🔎 Topics include:

• The 1975 legal spark that opened the floodgates

• How ADHD became the gateway diagnosis

• Why school “support” often equals surveillance

• The billion-dollar business of behavior

• What happens when Black children are no longer misread?

This episode isn’t just informative—it’s a warning. Because once your child is on the diagnostic train… it’s hard to get them off.

Not all childcare is created equal. In this episode, Instructor Mike breaks down the different types of childcare centers—from daycares and ECE centers to Montessori, Reggio-inspired programs, and family child care homes. You’ll learn how to evaluate what’s best for your child’s development, not just your schedule. Whether you’re a parent, educator, or future center director, this episode offers the clarity you need to make informed, professional decisions about early care and education.