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	Podcast:		Empower Students Now
	Episode:		85. The Teacher Shortage Crisis Exposed: Outsourcing Teacher Expertise to Canned Curriculum
	Category:		Education
	Duration:		01:05:34
	Publish Date:		2023-08-19 16:47:41
	Description:		In this podcast episode, Amanda and Trina discuss the use of canned curriculum in schools and its impact on teachers and the education system. They recognize canned curriculum is useful in certain contexts and subjects, such as for long term substitutes, new teachers, or Math and Science teachers. However, in this episode they highlight the drawbacks of canned curriculum, such as job dissatisfaction because of the lack of autonomy for educators. Canned curriculum also increases disengagement among students. They discuss the influence of school boards and politics in education decision-making. Amanda and Trina emphasize the need for change and the importance of teachers' voices and expertise in shaping our American education system. Overall, they advocate for a more personalized and relevant approach to teaching. Check out the episode show notes and more here: https://amandawritenow.com/the-teacher-shortage-crisis-exposed-outsourcing-teacher-expertise-to-canned-curriculum-part-5/
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