Two weeks ago, Kyra spoke to Thaddeus Richards, who raised concerns about the Charter school movement. Now, Kyra gets to talk to a teacher in the charter school. Charlotte Scharfenberg relives her experiences as a first-year 'zoom' teacher in New York City. She touches on subjects of funding, equity, and language barriers in the school system. Charlotte also shares her worries with the charter school movement. Lastly, Kyra asks Charlotte a multifaceted question about the future of the education system, where they then talk about funding and mental health. To find articles and resources related to this issue, look down below.

Mental Health In Schools: A Hidden Crisis Affecting Millions of Students

https://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2016/08/31/464727159/mental-health-in-schools-a-hidden-crisis-affecting-millions-of-students

America's School Funding Struggle: How We're Robbing Our Future By Under-Investing In Our Children

https://www.forbes.com/sites/lindadarlinghammond/2019/08/05/americas-school-funding-struggle-how-were-robbing-our-future-by-under-investing-in-our-children/?sh=1791138f5eaf