Unpacking the Hidden Curriculum in Education w/ Akil Bello

About this episode

This episode explores the hidden curriculum in education with guest Akil Bello, discussing the unspoken rules that impact students' educational journeys.

What if the biggest barriers in education aren't found in textbooks — but in the unspoken rules no one ever teaches? In this episode with Akil Bello, advocate and entrepreneur, we dive into the hidden curriculum: the invisible lessons students absorb about social norms, expectations, and cultural values that shape their entire educational journey. Because every student deserves to know the rules of the game — not just the ones written down. Articles Referenced:  Akil Bello Blog Post Funding Cuts The Educate U.S. podcast is presented by our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee LLC. & Positively Tea.  Enjoy a cup of the best tasting coffee (and tea!) while listening to Stacey & Patrice break down the latest from the world of education & beyond! Visit this link - https://lddy.no/1k3n0 & use their promo code EDUCATEUS for 20% off your first purchase! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Guest: Akil Bello

Topics covered

• hidden curriculum
• education barriers
• social norms
• cultural values
• student experience

Keywords

• hidden curriculum
• education
• social norms
• cultural values
• Akil Bello

Sponsors

Fresh Roasted Coffee LLC, Positively Tea

More episodes of Educate U.S.

• Doubling Teacher Planning Time: A Bold Strategy for Retention & Equity w/ Pablo Cesar Villavicencio · June 5, 2026 · 35 min
• The Hidden Power of Embracing All Parts of Ourselves to Heal and Connect · May 19, 2026 · 22 min
• The Surprising Power of Teaching as the Greatest Act of Optimism · May 12, 2026 · 46 min
• Changes in higher education · May 4, 2026 · 22 min
• Leading Without Leaving: The Collective Revolution in Our Schools · March 23, 2026 · 17 min
• The Superhero Trap: Redesigning the Architecture of School Leadership · March 16, 2026 · 40 min