In Episode 7 of All of the Above we take on the latest developments in American schooling, from teachers running for office this November to a recent challenge to Obama-era affirmative action guidelines. The episode begins with a look at recent headlines, including a new study that paints a bleak picture regarding wages for child care workers. In the “Show and Tell,” guest contributor Mimi Dao reflects on the importance of teachers revisiting their practice and ensuring that they are meeting the individual needs of their current students. For the “Seminar” we examine the educational outcomes of students in foster care and explore how teachers and schools can better support this population of learners. Our guest is Tremale Berger, a former foster youth who now serves on the board of United Friends of the Children, an organization dedicated to supporting foster youth around the Los Angeles area. Manuel closes out the episode with his assessment of teacher turnover and attrition. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aota/support

In Episode 6 of All of the Above we take on the latest developments in American schooling, from radical changes in math curriculum to the increasing criticism of online charter schools. The episode begins with a look at recent headlines, including a new study that reveals a racial divide in the suicide rate among young children. In the Show and Tell, guest contributor Nadia Elhawary reflects on the ways in which white supremacy is quietly maintained in our schools. For the Seminar we tackle the issues of school safety, campus climate, and restorative justice after Parkland. Our guests are Mauro Bautista, an accomplished high school principal in Los Angeles, and Julija Zubac, manager of Restorative Communities at the Partnership for Los Angeles Schools. Jeffrey closes out the episode with his Assessment of the glaring inequities within the phenomenon known as summer loss. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aota/support

In Episode 5 of All of the Above we take on the latest developments in American schooling, from school desegregation plans in New York City to the connection between Starbucks’ implicit bias training and our own classrooms. The episode begins with a look at recent headlines, including a review of the political stand taken by state teachers of the year during their recent visit to the White House. In the Show and Tell, Manuel looks back on what may turn out to be the most impactful school year in our recent history. For the Seminar we celebrate the six-month anniversary of All of the Above by taking a look back at some key highlights of previous episodes. Jeffrey closes out the episode with his Assessment of the the vital role played by our schools’ unsung heroes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aota/support

In Episode 4 we take on recent developments in American schooling, from the role of modern technology in our classrooms to the debate around discipline reform and the emergence of performance tasks as measures of college readiness. The episode begins with a look at recent headlines, including an overlooked incentive included in the new tax law that benefits private schools. In the Show and Tell, Jeffrey makes a case for a more critical teaching of American history and the need to educate our students about the uncomfortable realities of our nation’s past. For the Seminar we are joined by a technologist, a university instructor who teaches the next generation of teachers, and a classroom teacher to discuss the big questions that arise from the rapid growth of technology in the classroom. Are we at the precipice of a great, technologically advanced future for our schools, or are we at the ledge of a dangerous point of no return? Manuel closes out the episode with his Assessment of the importance of positive connections and relationships between teachers and their students. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aota/support

In episode three we take on recent developments in American schooling including preparation for school shootings, the debate around college access, and the importance of the arts in our schools. The episode begins with a look at recent headlines, including Betsy Devos throwing serious shade at past administrations and calling public education "a dead end." In the Show and Tell, Manuel makes a powerful case for greater investment in the arts, and gives recognition to the many teachers and organizations doing just that across the country. For the Seminar we are joined by a high school principal manager and the founder of a college access non profit to discuss the big questions that arise from our national movement towards college for all. Is college right for everyone? And if not, when and how do we decide? Jeffrey closes out the episode with his Assessment on the Republican tax bill and its dangerous implications for public schools across America. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aota/support