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The "Seeing The Signs" Lesson Apr 05, 2019

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WARNING: This episode contains conversations about teen suicide. The number for the National Suicide Helpline is 1-800-273-8255.

The specter of teen suicide is again in the news. Do you feel comfortable broaching that topic with your students? Our teachers have advice.

The "Achievement Gap" Lesson Mar 28, 2019

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The achievement gap between rich and poor students has hardly budged in 50 years. Our teachers say maybe we need to redefine what “gap” even means. Plus, bathroom access is always a hot topic at schools, but are we hurting student’s health by restricting when they can go?

The "College Admissions" Lesson Mar 21, 2019

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A college admissions cheating scandal has shocked America. Our teachers say…you think that’s bad…how about all the legal ways the admissions process is unequal. Plus, “grit”…our teachers say there’s a lot wrong with how it’s being used in the classroom.

The "Dr. Seuss" Lesson Mar 15, 2019

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Dr. Seuss is one of the most beloved children authors of all time, but his place in the literary canon is being challenged. The reason has to do with history and race. Plus, Chicago public schools has a big problem with gangs…but our teachers say what they did to fix the situation only made it worse.

The "Incentive Pay" Lesson Feb 20, 2019

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The Denver teacher strike was focused mostly on complaints about incentive pay. Our teachers break down that idea. Plus, standardized testing…what is it good for?

The "Mass Incarceration" Lesson Feb 13, 2019

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THERE’S A GOOD CHANCE YOU HAVE OR HAVE HAD A STUDENT WITH A LOVED ONE IN PRISON. BUT WE RARELY TALK ABOUT HOW TO HELP KIDS DEALING WITH THE EFFECTS OF MASS INCARCERATION. WE FIX THAT ON THIS WEEK’S EPISODE.

The "Gentrification" Lesson Feb 07, 2019

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Many city schools struggle with the g-word. Gentrification. But there are actual steps schools can take to get involved. Plus, norms about manhood are changing but our teachers seeing a difference in their male students? Three female teachers give us their take.

The "Class Size" Lesson Feb 01, 2019

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Class size was a big sticking point in the recent LA teachers strike. But how do you know when a class really is too big? And the Covington Catholic mess, some say it’s a teachable moment. If so, who’s getting taught and what are they learning?

The "Learning To Read" Lesson Jan 23, 2019

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If reading is fundamental, why do so many American kids struggle with it? Emily Hanford from American Public Media explains. Plus, we know about the achievement gap, but what about the homework gap.

The "Teach-In" Lesson Jan 15, 2019

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The national teacher of the year calls the detention of migrant children at the border “abuse” and an “atrocity”. But she says teachers can do something about it. Plus, as American cities are becoming less segregated…are schools following suit?

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