Little Red School House

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39 - Conversation with Radidcal Education Forum UK May 27, 2020

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On this episode, Gord gets to chat with members and affiliates of the Radical Education Forum. 'Rad Ed', as it is referred to, has its beginnings in the 2010 UK election and focuses on creating discourse on the need for radical restructuring of education, working toward a more democratic and community-driven educational model that works against the exploitative demands of capital and raises the consciousness of all individuals who participate in the relational activity of learning.

This will likely be the start of what will be a series of conversations as we at LRSH seek practical applications and tactics to radically transform education in our communities.

In this episode, we discuss the practical application of education as a political act, how sometimes just starting at organizing is the best way to 'be ready', and how Rad Ed affiliates with other orgs and groups with similar goals to build a supportive, worker-driven network of support - something LRSH is building with its movement. Below are links relevant to our discussion:

The Common House:

https://www.commonhouse.org.uk/

Rad Ed Discord:

https://discord.com/channels/700084718086914195/700378461038051479

No More Exclusions:

https://nomoreexclusions.com/

38 - Organzing post COVID w/ Breandan from Marxism & Moshpits May 18, 2020

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On this episode, John and Gord speak with Breandan from Marxism And Moshpits, who is also an organizer with the Nebraska Left Coalition. We discuss the formation of this org, along with some of the main issues and features non-tendency Left-Wing organizations encounter. This is all in a process for us to look at how mutual aid organizing, as it becomes more and more important, might look for those in the educational community who want to get involved.

We also talk about the real pitfalls of what organizing looks like now, not to mention what types of strategies and tactics may need to change or be revisited.

Keep in mind that there are a number of other Left Wing podcasts talking about this topic, so it this interests you, there is more to learn. Check out Coffee With Comrades, the SRA Podcast with Faye, and Rev Left with Brett, to name a few that are discussing the practical necessities we find ourselves encountering since COVID and the collapse of capitalist economic structures.

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Little Red School House focuses on issues with our current education system and ways we can empower students, educators, and anyone who cares about education.

Shouldn't people be put before profits? Shouldn't our children be educated to grow and learn instead of being treated like the means to the financial gain of those in power? If you agree with this so-called "radical" and "revolutionary" perspective, you've come to the right place!

Join our educators, Gord Milstone, John Battalion, Cassie, Edward, Mina, and Fernando as they call out systemic problems and discuss how we can break down barriers in the educational system.

Bonus - Brutally Honest : Teachers Forced to Break Quarentine May 11, 2020

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Last year John Battalion's school district removed the floor from one of it's elementary school lunchrooms that was leaking Mercury vapor only because parents contacted the news.

So why should John and his coworkers now believe that his administrators have the safety of him, the workers, and the school families in mind with their current plan to force teachers to break quarantine entering school to clean classrooms and organize student work to hand back?

John doesn't believe or trust his administrators, nor should any of you who are in similar situations. That is why John wrote an email to his union president - shared on this episode.

Other ideas on how you might be able to stand your ground advocating for your own safety and health are shared too.

Solidarity and good luck fellow educators!

37 - Nourishment for our Souls - Edward, Cassie, John, and Gord May 04, 2020

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Join John, Gord, Edward, and Cassie as we discuss educational updates - budget cuts, health care workers being fired, & pick Edward & Cassie's brains about their experience with mutual aid.

Then we take a much needed break to nourish our souls by playing a game called Snake Oil.

Support us by becoming a member of the LRSH patreon page: patreon.com/LittleRedSchoolHouse.

Solidarity! ----------------------------------------------------------------

Little Red School House focuses on issues with our current education system and ways we can empower students, educators, and anyone who cares about education.

Join our educators, Gord Milstone, John Battalion, Cassie, Edward, Mina, and Fernando as they call out systemic problems and discuss how we can break down barriers in the educational system.

36 - Brutally Honest - Capitalism Exploits People with Empathy Apr 28, 2020

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John & Gord are Brutally Honest discussing their thesis - Capitalism Exploits People with Empathy.

Start our episode right by listening to a clip of Jim Sterling spitting fire. We also play an amazing clip of the economist Dr. Richard Wolff explaining how we shouldn't fear letting Capitalism die.

Are you ready for a surprising poop fact? & some silly band names? We got both in our new ending segment - The More You Know.

Support us by becoming a member of the LRSH patreon page: patreon.com/LittleRedSchoolHouse.

Solidarity! ----------------------------------------------------------------

Little Red School House focuses on issues with our current education system and ways we can empower students, educators, and anyone who cares about education.

Join our educators, Gord Milstone, John Battalion, Cassie, Edward, Mina, and Fernando as they call out systemic problems and discuss how we can break down barriers in the educational system.

22- Unlocked - We Can Make it Better with Fernando Valenzuela Apr 20, 2020

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"We Can Make it Better" is our storytelling series that hopes to make imagining the end of Capitalism easier than imagining the end of the world.

On today's episode we are joined by co-host - Fernando Valenzuela, as he describes his better world.

Support us by becoming a member of the LRSH patreon page: patreon.com/LittleRedSchoolHouse.

Solidarity! ----------------------------------------------------------------

Little Red School House focuses on issues with our current education system and ways we can empower students, educators, and anyone who cares about education.

Join our educators, Gord Milstone, John Battalion, Cassie, Edward, Mina, and Fernando as they call out systemic problems and discuss how we can break down barriers in the educational system.

35 - Love and Solidarity in a post COVID-19 World Apr 12, 2020

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In this JAM packed episode we share an amazing speech by Matt Christman, John reads the words of his cousin - an ER doctor leading an ICU in NYC, we play for you an amazing clip of Dr. Richard Wolff explaining how Capitalism is to blame for everything we are experiencing right now, and a radio host begins attacking teachers.

Did you know Wombats poop cubes? We got the scoop on the square poop in our new ending segment - The More You Know.

We plan to host live a call in episode Wednesday April 15th. Hope to hear from you then.

Support us by becoming a member of the LRSH patreon page: patreon.com/LittleRedSchoolHouse.

Solidarity! ----------------------------------------------------------------

Little Red School House focuses on issues with our current education system and ways we can empower students, educators, and anyone who cares about education.

Join our educators, Gord Milstone, John Battalion, Cassie, Edward, Mina, and Fernando as they call out systemic problems and discuss how we can break down barriers in the educational system.

34 - Truly Talented w/ Left Wing Academic Adam Apr 06, 2020

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In today's Truly Talented episode, we meet Adam, a left-wing academic who is joining our movement.

Adam uses what is called Cultural Historical Theory, a system of inquiry popularized by Marxist educators and educational philosophers like Lev Vygotsky to critique research practices, along with using the theory as an approach to training educators he works with.

Adam has had a few stages in his educational journey that he shares with us and we hope his insights help us to see the need for a left-wing perspective to the methods of educating and researching.

We also talk about the current COVID-19 crisis and how it will make for a major paradigm shift in many aspects of society, not to mention education

Support us by becoming a member of the LRSH patreon page: patreon.com/LittleRedSchoolHouse.

Solidarity! ----------------------------------------------------------------

Little Red School House focuses on issues with our current education system and ways we can empower students, educators, and anyone who cares about education.

Join us as we call out systemic problems and discuss how we can break down barriers in the educational system.

33 - Teaser - We Can Make A Better World - with Coffee with Comrades Podcast Mar 31, 2020

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32 - Education Post COVID-19 Mar 30, 2020

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Hosts Fernando, Gord, and John share how their schools have been handling teaching during the quarantine, & what they predict education will be like post COVID-19.

We plan to host live call in episodes.

Support us by becoming a member of the LRSH patreon page: patreon.com/LittleRedSchoolHouse.

Solidarity! ----------------------------------------------------------------

Little Red School House focuses on issues with our current education system and ways we can empower students, educators, and anyone who cares about education.

Join educators Gord Milstone and John Battalion as they call out systemic problems and discuss how we can break down barriers in the educational system.

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