{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Changemaker ED“U”","title":"Reimagining High School for Nontraditional Learners","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/cc8d2736\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2530,"description":"In this powerful episode, David K. Richards sits down with Dr. Yazmene “Dr. Yaz” Thomas, an inspiring educator, coach, and Founder of Uhuru Pathways, a groundbreaking microschool serving teens and adults through an accelerated, trauma-informed high school diploma program.A late-night scroll led Dr. Yaz to discover Changemaker Microschools—and what followed was a rapid-fire connection and a clear path to launching her vision: a flexible, culturally responsive online microschool for underserved learners. Together, they dive into:Why traditional high school systems are failing adult and alternative learnersHow Uhuru Pathways supports students aged 14 to 60+ with coaching, career readiness, and personal developmentThe transformative “Dr. Yaz Method”: helping students get their I.S.H. (Intention, Skills, and Habits) togetherThe role of trauma-informed, whole-person education in empowering long-overdue dreamsWhat it means to transition from educator to entrepreneur—and why Dr. Yaz is just getting startedAbout Dr. Yaz:Dr. Yazmene Thomas is a veteran educator, educational coach, and founder of Uhuru Pathways Learning Center. She holds decades of experience supporting learners across age groups, with a deep passion for unlocking the potential of people who've been left behind by rigid systems. Her work combines academic support, emotional coaching, and cultural truth to help learners finally thrive.Links & Resources:Learn more about Dr. Yazmene Thomas at DrYazMethod.orgConnect with Dr. Yaz & Uhuru Pathways Changemaker Microschools","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/u7Mmw67y3x4-CQ1gYCLsICkYxhsTRcXwv-YiXBQfN8Q/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iZjk3/ZWU2MzljODhhZDk0/OTNhZDlmYTQ3YTRi/N2NmYi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}