Leadership matters. Velma Rose, who has been a long-time fan of attending school board meetings, can't sleep after the most recent meeting she attended. Velma's 5am journal entry gives us insight into the meeting where she was accosted and a student was booed for speaking. In this episode, hear about the increasing disconnect between district level leadership and teachers.
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4: November
When negotiations don't result in a contract, Portland School District goes on strike. Charlie Blackwood has never taken part in a strike, but they record their experience as the strike progresses through November. In this episode, hear about the impact of Teacher Unions on teacher well-being.
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3: October
The students are changing. Dan Morris, who is retiring at the end of this school year, never thought the kids were changing, but things have changed. In this episode, hear how student behavior is impacting the classroom and teachers' decisions to stay or leave.
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2: September
As routines fall into place, teachers show why they are experts in their field. In this episode, teachers talk about best practices, and we hear some of the ways that teacher expertise is devalued.
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1: August
It’s hard to describe how it feels to be pulled into the momentum of a new school year. In this episode, hear how teachers from across the country navigate the excitement and anxiety of starting a new year, and meet Amber, a brand new teacher who doesn't quite know what to expect.
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"Those Who Can’t Teach Anymore" is an Ambie Nominated, Award-Winning, 7-part narrative series exploring why teachers are leaving education and what can be done to stop the exodus.
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