Play the education news quiz alongside special guest contestants Dr. Dorina Sackman-Ebuwa and Dr. Lindsey Jensen -- both State Teachers of the Year (just like Alex!) This month we celebrate graduation season with AI, inquire into recent federal education funding decisions, and contemplate whether the State of Oklahoma has more public schools or pot dispensaries.
So...laugh some, learn some, and grab a nugget or two of knowledge you can pass off as your own to impress your colleagues.
"If you are an educator looking for laughs, a sense of 'I feel so seen' via comedy and real talk on news/policy, THIS is the podcast for you!"
"This first episode was a lot of fun! Loved the enthusiasm and authority of the teachers of the year."
ABOUT OUR GUESTS
Dr. Lindsey Jensen is the 2018 Illinois Teacher of the Year and currently serves as the early career development and student director for the Illinois Education Association. She is a writer, musician, singer, speaker, and more. Reach out to her at IllinoisTeacheroftheyear@gmail.com
Dr. Dorina Sackman Ebuwa, affectionately known by her students as Miss Dorito, is the 2014 Florida Teacher of the Year, an award-winning multilingual learner educator, sought-after speaker, coach, creator of innovative professional development for educators, and more. Reach out to her via Dorinasackman.com.
ABOUT OUR HOSTS
Alex Kajitani is a California Teacher of the Year and author of several books for educators, including "Owning It," and "You're A Teacher Now." He is an inspiring and engaging speaker, the Rappin' Mathematician, coach, and creator of powerful programs for students and teachers, including Multiplication Nation, Math Success Camp, and the "New Teacher Success" video series.
Paul Richman is a Grammy and Academy Award-winning artist who...Wait, hold on. That's someone else's bio...Paul actually is an education policy guy who has produced the "Adventures in Ed Funding" and "Budgeting for Educational Equity" podcasts, and currently serves as an executive producer of the Inside California Education statewide TV series. Previously he served as a leader for several statewide education associations, coalitions and policy initiatives.
ABOUT OUR MUSIC
Tommy Dunbar is a musician, songwriter, and producer best known as the founder and lead guitarist of the power pop band The Rubinoos. His music can be heard in many films and TV shows, including Revenge of the Nerds, Bachelor Party, Sex Education, Lizzie McGuire. Additionally, Tommy has composed and produced catchy jingles and music for several major commercial brands.
LEARNING MORE (Because how can we have education in our show title and not provide some helpful resources?)
- One of the questions in this episode relates to U.S. Immigration and Enforcement (ICE) agents showing up at elementary schools in Los Angeles USD in an attempt to question young students. In this recent School ME podcast, Alice O’Brien and Lubna Alam from the National Education Association (NEA) legal team provided information and resources to help educators navigate the complex legal waters of the Trump administration's immigration policies.
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