Post-pandemic education = five alarm fire. And Slim Shady. (Ep.5)
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Our educators are struggling because our system is struggling. Episode 5 dives into some of the challenges - and immediate term ways we can support those on the front lines and stand in the gap..
Episode 5 starts out with a cute cameo from Kori’s oldest son, free ranging and looking for snuggles. Once he gets settled in, Kori and Laura discuss the broken education system and the impact on the teachers who’ve stayed. They explore the history of education and how patriarchy influences how teachers are (under)valued. There’s elevator music during a break, a solo of Kori covering Eminem, and some Bravo trivia. Kori and Laura share how we can show up for our educators, how educators can show up for themselves, and high leverage and impactful ways educators at all levels can make a difference. They address the immense power educators have in students’ lives - positively and negatively - and remind us that with great power comes great responsibility. Can’t forget to talk about how structural inequality is baked into the system because of how schools are inequitably funded - and how it is our collective responsibility as humans to make sure everyone has the opportunity to thrive - and lend our voices and resources to that end. We HAVE to change the system.
Laura shares one of her favorite reviews and is so flattered she practically forgets her own name. Let’s make it happen again. Ha! We appreciate your ratings and reviews on Apple podcasts. And please share this episode with the educators in your life!
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Episode 5 Full Episode
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Kori: Thank you for listening to Pushing Past Polite We encourage you to go deeper in your trusted spaces or find new space for good conversation. You'll find content to help you get started on our social media channels.
Laura: We're at Pushing Past Polite on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.
Kori: Pushing Past Polite is an independent podcast with Kori and Laura from Just Educators.
Laura: Our cover art was designed by Rachel Welsh De Iga of De Iga Designs, and our audio is produced by Keith at Headset Media. Until next time, don't get stuck talking about the weather. Push past polite.
Kori: See you next time.
