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	Podcast:		Empower Students Now
	Episode:		93. Our Public Education System is in Crisis and the Solutions are Obvious
	Category:		Education
	Duration:		00:38:57
	Publish Date:		2024-04-05 18:41:46
	Description:		In this podcast episode, Trina and Amanda discuss major challenges in the American public education system, including the teacher shortage crisis, the state of reading instruction, and the impact of curriculum mandates on teacher autonomy. They reflect on previous episodes, including an interview with Amanda's sister, and express frustration with the lack of teacher agency and the systemic issues stemming from structural sexism in the profession. They criticize the dominance of certain reading programs and the pushback against the science of reading. The episode also touches on the need for teacher-led curriculum development, the problems of climate and culture in schools, and the severe impact of the pandemic on teaching conditions. They call for respect, proper compensation for teachers, and a shift in focus from strictly academics to trauma-informed practices to address the burnout and behavioral issues they're observing in students. The episode is a candid discussion about the current state of education and the urgent need for change. Visit Show Notes Page: https://amandawritenow.com/podcast/ Resources Mentioned: https://www.fulcrum-oakland.org/home https://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/ https://www.therighttoreadfilm.org/ https://features.apmreports.org/sold-a-story/ https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/teachers-leaving/ https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/teacher-shortage/ https://naacp.org/resources/naacp-supports-every-child-reading-first-grade-mastery-third-grade
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