Roll CallEd: Politics and Policy in K-12 Schools: Recent Episodes
Corinne Thomas
Roll CallEd explores the intersections of politics, policy, and schools, unpacking how teachers, students, and families areimpacted by decisions made by those in power.
Jessica Weaver is the youngest Board of Education Member elected in her town's history! On this episode of Roll CallEd, we discuss who makes the important decisions for our schools and how each of us can make a difference!
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In this episode, I am joined by Boston Public Schools teacher, Becca! Becca shares her story of becoming a teacher as well as her personal philosophy and practices in building liberatory schools. Furthermore, we discuss teacher's responsibilities and opportunities as political people building power for a more just world.
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In this episode, I am joined by independent school teacher, Peter V. Secrest! We go deep on the complications of social distancing in a boarding setting and the intersections of immigration policy and schools.
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In this episode, Erin and I unpack the political and historical motivations behind the impulse to reopen schools!
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Welcome to Roll CallEd! This episode addresses the impending reopening of K-12 schools amidst COVID-19. In this episode, you'll hear from teachers about how reopening will impact our schools.
CORRECTION
DeVos never publicly said that "only" 0.02% of kids would die of COVID-19. Still, she pushes for schools to resume in person despite public health guidance.