In this episode, Ryan and Jenn share what inspired them to become special education advocates and reflect on the challenges they've experienced while fighting for students and families. They discuss why advocacy matters, how navigating special education systems has shaped their perspective, and what keeps them motivated to continue the work.

And then Erica, Ryan and Jenn discuss recent democratic socialist electoral wins in New York and explore what those results could mean for the broader progressive movement here in Sacramento, including potential lessons and implications for organizing and policy here. Throughout the episode, they examine the connections between grassroots advocacy, community organizing, and holding electeds accountable.

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The organization Ryan just cofounded discussed in this episode, Special Education Advocacy PTA of San Juan Unified School District.

Jenn, Ryan, and Erica finally decided to start a podcast. Erica works in federal level politics and has worked on numerous campaigns and ran for Congress. Jenn is running for school board and is an amazing foster mother and former teacher. Ryan is a dad and community activist deeply involved in education issues, and we have all been told we are too much, divisive, and more, so let's just talk about it on the pod.

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