Welcome to the foundation.

In this zero episode of Beyond The Margins, Dr. Sohn A. Butts introduces the vision, the mission, and the movement behind the podcast. This isn’t just another education show, it’s a call to rethink how we engage students, empower educators, and elevate communities.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why “Beyond The Margins” matters in today’s educational landscape
• Who this podcast is for — urban, alternative, and non-traditional educators, leaders, and stakeholders
• What you can expect from future episodes
• How this platform challenges traditional narratives while offering real, actionable strategies

Education is at a crossroads. Too many students exist on the margins of systems that weren’t designed with them in mind. This podcast exists to move those margins — and sometimes erase them entirely.

If you believe engagement is essential. If you believe culture belongs in classrooms. If you believe education should transform lives, not just produce compliance, you’re in the right place!

This is where it starts. Welcome to Beyond The Margins.