Elizabeth Green

Elizabeth Green, an education journalist and co-founder of Chalkbeat, discusses her book, Building a Better Teacher. She dives into the art and challenge of teaching, emphasizing practical training over theory. The conversation touches on classroom discipline strategies, comparing American practices with those in Japan, and the balance between rigor and fun in education. Green advocates for reformed teacher accountability and the role of journalism in highlighting educational inequities, stressing the need for compassion in teaching.