Just because people are undocumented doesn't mean they are no longer people. Education is exponentially harder without papers.
Theater teachers don't get enough attention or praise for what they do. When's the last time you had to convince a bunch of middle school students to pretend to be a pretzel?
Not everything written about education can be positive, but there are some silver linings here if you have an eye for them.
Brandi Watts, creator of DFW Teachers' Lounge, is an educator and an advocate with some great ideas. Take a listen.
When's the last time you asked what a Dallas ISD student thinks makes a good teacher or principal? We may be the only ones.
This is an old interview from October that we've been holding, but it's no less important now that it was then. Alliance/AFT President Rena Honea Stops by to chat about the anatomy of AFT, DISD, TEI, and the benefits of membership in the organization. Left in some of the bond stuff because it helps show how decisions are made on controversial proposals. Neat stuff.
It's a long one, but no need to listen all at once! Didn't want to break this one up. Follow us on Facebook; Twitter; iTunes; Soundcloud; Stitcher Related Articles/Podcasts: DISD and Dallas Education Rundown - January Week 3 Dallas Education Podcast with Alliance AFT's David Lee DISD Trustee Elections are Coming "Where's the podcast," Tim from Witchita Falls asked. (HEY TIM! Thanks for asking.)
We're back for 2016 with a new episode that gets back basics, starting the new year the same way we started last year, talking about our students. I rough edited this on the plane so I hope you enjoy. Welcome back and Happy New Year! Follow us on Facebook; Twitter; iTunes; Soundcloud; Stitcher Related Articles: DISD and Dallas Education Rundown - January Week 2 Happy New Year Teachers and Students Christmas Podcast with DISD Trustee Miguel Solis |
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