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Episode 43: A Gritty Principal and a Bass Ass Teacher!

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Reimagining EVERYTHING in education and hope for a “freedom from harm.” Guest: Maika Yeigh

11-3-20 – BustED Pencils

Trending News: Trump says NO to forgiveness. “Freedom Schools” vs “Government Schools” Buttocks Beware: Discipline Texas Style. Feature Interview: The Reverend Dr. Alex Gee is the featured guest on BustED Pencils. Dr. Gee has nudged his local community to rethink racial disparities in Madison, WI, by launching an incredible citywide movement called Justified Anger, named...  Read more »

Episode 91: “Justified Anger”

Trending News: Confederate Flag still Flying in Virginia School. But why? Kids and their darn questions. The “Disruptors” are losing. Feature Interview: Diane Ravitch has a new book out. Slaying Goliath.  She joins BustEDPencils to talk about the inspiration behind the book–the RESISTANCE! How is possible that teachers, parents, school children, and activists with little...  Read more »

Episode 90: Slaying Goliath with Diane Ravitch

Trending News Censoring Librarians in Missouri. Jailing Librarians in Missouri. Wal-Mart Moms on the Astroturf. Feature Interview Eric Blanc is the Author of the book Red State Revolt: The Teachers’ Strike Wave and Working-Class Politics . He is Senator Bernie Sanders national surrogate. Eric takes us inside Bernie’s USA Today piece that blasts NCLB and...  Read more »

Episode 89: A Thurgood Marshall Plan for Public Education: Feelin the Bern!

Trending News: 2020 Education Trends to Watch Civic Engagement 1 Day of the Year Only. Online Connections or Human Connections? Feature Interview: Dr. Dipesh Navsaria is a pediatrician in Madison, WI.  He blends the roles of physician, occasional children’s librarian, educator, public health professional and child health advocate. Recently a Wisconsin legislator proposed spending 1.5 million...  Read more »

Episode 43: A Gritty Principal and a Bass Ass Teacher!

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