Those Who Can't Teach Anymore 6: January
Jul 15, 2025
Iva Moss Redman, a STEM teacher on the Wind River Reservation, skillfully blends culture and education, sharing her journey of integrating Indigenous wisdom into her classroom while crafting her dissertation. Joining her is Meredith Paul, a high school student who champions innovative educational possibilities. Their conversation tackles the urgent need for a reimagined approach to education, critiques traditional models, and emphasizes inclusive, personalized learning paths that spark passion and joy in both students and teachers.
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Meredith Paul's Educational Speech
- Meredith Paul gave a speech rethinking education, inspired by her sister Adelaide with Williams Syndrome.
- She highlights how children are often seen as problems rather than people to help within schools.
Education's Industrial Roots
- The root problem in education lies in its industrial-era model designed to create factory workers.
- Gifted programs work but create inequity by separating students and instilling academic superiority.
Redefining Success in Education
- Redefine success in education to include all kinds of student achievements, big or small.
- Individualized measures of success foster equity, helping every child grow and thrive.