Those Who Can't Teach Anymore

Velma Rose reflects on the impact of secondary trauma on teachers, and something happens that makes her feel unsafe at school. In this episode, hear about the culture of violence is seeping into schools and how this is contributing to teachers leaving the classroom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 6: January featured excerpts from Meredith Paul's award-winning original oratory. In this bonus episode, hear the speech in it's entirety. Stick around at the end of this episode to hear a brand new song made for this season by our very own Julian Saporiti. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.

Velma Rose, a dedicated educator from Wyoming, opens up about the turbulent landscape of school board meetings. She recounts a recent experience that left her shaken, highlighting the stark disconnect between district leadership and teachers. Velma shares poignant moments, including a brave student booed for advocating for literary access. She sheds light on the emotional toll of censorship debates and the urgent need for respectful community dialogue, all while stressing the impact of political decisions on educational values and career paths.

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Teachers are still leaving education at an alarming rate. In the new season of Those Who Can't Teach Anymore, we will get a look at a year in the life of a teacher. We will meet 15 teachers from across the country who volunteered to keep weekly personal audio journals of their 2023-2024 school year. These teachers recorded on their own at home on their couches, in their kitchens, in their classrooms, or on their drives to work. Teachers everywhere are all going through similar things. If we have a better understanding of what teachers experience, we might be able to take the steps needed to help keep brilliant teachers in education. Look for Episode 1 on May 6, National Teacher Appreciation Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Those Who Can't Teach Anymore presents a segment that Charles Fournier produced for the podcast The Modern West. In this segment, "One Size Does Not Fit All," you will meet Iva, an innovative teacher conducting scientific research with her middle schoolers on the Wind River Reservation. They even set up trail cameras! You can find other episodes from The Modern West wherever you find podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices