Ep. 109: Back to School, Mail Bag Edition

EQ: What concerns, questions, ideas, or fears do you have for the upcoming school year?

Today’s episode is the start of our Back to School series. First, we’re going to discuss listeners' ideas, concerns, questions, and fears shared with us. We appreciate everyone who took the time to send us your thoughts.

Then, we’re going to  record an episode specifically targeting educators returning to the classroom--we’ll dig into creative ideas and ideally leave you with some hope & inspiration for the weeks ahead. Lastly, we’ll dive into the anatomy of a school district and levers of power with a guest who is a teacher, union activist, and school board member! We’re really excited for the episodes ahead.

This conversation is an exploration of what “normal” school years mean and what our listeners are thinking about as we head into fall. While we may not be full-blown quaranteaching, we are returning to school this fall with a pandemic hovering over our shoulders. 

Related Sources:

• Gov. Desantis signed executive order that would strip schools of funding for imposing mask mandates

• Gov. Inslee requires students & staff to wear masks this fall

• Tri-City Schools Upset with Mask Mandate

• Teachers experiencing burnout are more likely to leave the profession than at any time in the past 35 years.

• Frontline The Teacher Shortage, 2021 Edition

A special thanks to all our listeners who contributed to this conversation via Slack, Twitter, and Facebook. We appreciate your engagement!