School Me
National Education Association
A podcast fueled by educators. Each month, School Me brings you advice from fellow educators, expert breakdowns of education trends and news, and the encouragement you need to give your students your very best each day. Brought to you by the National Education Association.
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May 15, 2024 • 34min
70 Years of Brown v. Board
Read the report, "The Legal and Pedagogical Case for Culturally Responsive and Racially Inclusive Public Education for All Students".Danielle's Book Recommendations: - Schoolhouse Burning by Derek Black - Engines of Liberty by David Cole - The Lie That Binds by Ellie Langford
May 1, 2024 • 26min
Mental Health in Higher Education
Read Mary Ellen's latest article, The Mental Health Crisis Among Faculty and College Staff.Also, see The Mental Health Crisis on College Campuses.
Apr 15, 2024 • 34min
How to Be Strike-Ready
They say that the best way to prevent a strike is to prepare for one. So how can educators successfully avoid striking, while also having their demands met?
Leah VanDassor, president of the St. Paul Federation of Educators, and executive board member Quentin Wathum-Ocama discuss how St. Paul, MN educators prepared for their recent negotiations, and how you can use their example as a helpful guide for your upcoming bargain.
Apr 1, 2024 • 33min
The State of Community Schools
Learn more about Community Schools at NEA.org/CommunitySchools
Mar 15, 2024 • 25min
Supporting Students with Disabilities
Mentioned in this episode:https://www.nea.org/individuals-with-disabilitiesCourse: “Disability Representation: Historical Perspectives and the Impact of Media”. The course is free for NEA members and $39.99 for non-members. https://www.nea.org/professional-excellence/professional-learning/resources/disability-rights-and-inclusion-online-learning-opportunityDisability-friendly Language: Words Matter! Disability Language Etiquette | NEA
Mar 1, 2024 • 33min
Why New Teachers and ESPs Make a Dynamic Team
In this episode, we explore the invaluable partnership between Education Support Professionals (or ESPs) and new and aspiring educators in schools. Our guests, Joie Moore, an ESP from Ohio, and Demetrius Dove, an aspiring educator from Georgia, share their insights and experiences in fostering strong partnerships within the school community.
Feb 16, 2024 • 6min
Moments from A Nature-Based, Outdoor Pre-Kindergarten
View photos of the class in action and more from NEA Today here.
Jan 31, 2024 • 34min
Demystifying AP African American Studies
Read more about AP African American Studies: https://www.nea.org/nea-today/all-news-articles/what-really-happens-ap-african-american-studies
Jan 16, 2024 • 40min
Taking Action on Gun Violence
Read the latest article about the gun violence epidemic from NEA Today: https://www.nea.org/nea-today/all-news-articles/we-can-change-educators-take-gun-violenceAlso mentioned in this episode:https://www.nea.org/gunviolenceEducationvotes.nea.orgNEA Action CenterDonate to the NEA PAC
Dec 18, 2023 • 39min
Encore: Battling Educator Stress
Mentioned in this episode:The Center for Educator Wellness and Learning
