Educated & Evolved

The issue of transgender athletes and their participation in sports has been a topic of debate in recent years. Some people believe that transgender athletes should not be allowed to compete in sports, while others argue that they should be allowed to compete.

The question of whether transgender athletes should be allowed to compete often centers around concerns about fairness and safety. Opponents of transgender athletes competing in sports argue that transgender athletes have physical advantages over cisgender athletes, and that this gives them an unfair advantage in competition.

However, many experts and organizations argue that there is no evidence to support the idea that transgender athletes have an unfair advantage in sports. The International Olympic Committee, for example, has established guidelines for the inclusion of transgender athletes in the Olympics, and these guidelines require that transgender athletes meet certain criteria, including having a testosterone level below a certain threshold, before being allowed to compete.

The ladies of Educated & Evolved support the right for transgender people to participate in sports. It is important to ensure that all athletes, regardless of their gender identity, are able to participate in sports in a fair and safe manner.

Links to legislature:

NC legislature AGAINST the right of transgender people

Congressional Bill AGAINST transgender athletes

NPR: Wave of Bills

Thank you for listening to part one of Educator Burnout. Today we are presenting part two which includes actionable steps. During this episode we explore ways to help educators with burnout as well as actionable steps you can take today to support educators in your community. Some ways to help educators are  volunteering your time, supporting local education initiatives, and advocating for education funding by contacting your elected officials and urging them to support education funding at the local, state, and national levels. In addition, show appreciation. Educators work hard and often go unrecognized for their efforts. Take the time to thank the educators for all that they do to help educate our future generations.

Contact your Senator.

Resources mentioned in this podcast are the burnout quiz, burnout quiz 2, US News article, and blog about educator burnout.

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Today's topic is one that is near and dear to our hearts. Our topic today is about the burnout of educators. Frustration among educators is a common issue in the education system. Common frustrations are lack of support, large class sizes, low pay and benefits, administrative demands, and high-stakes testing. To address frustration among educators, it is important to provide adequate support and resources, prioritize educator wellbeing and development, and involve educators in decision-making processes that affect their work. Additionally, it is crucial to recognize the value of educators and compensate them fairly for their work. 

For those who are serious about helping now, please volunteer at a school. Registration and background checks are required. If you're saying you don't have kids in school and this doesn't matter, think again cause your power is also in your votes. Because of the importance of this matter, we will be doing a follow-up to help everyone understand ways you can help. 

Articles that were quoted in this podcast are available HERE, HERE, and HERE. Thank you for listening. Please share with someone and post to your social media accounts. Again, thank you!

Today we are discussing the alarming increase of people who act or think they are above correction. If you are afraid to be accountable for something you have done wrong, it is important to remember that apologizing and taking responsibility is a crucial part of personal growth and building positive relationships with others. How many times per week do you hear of or about someone who refuses to take accountability for their words and/or deeds? It occurs too frequently in society. People appear to be timid about correcting others out of fear. 

Remember, being accountable and genuinely apologizing when you are wrong is a sign of maturity and strength, not weakness. It can be uncomfortable, but it is an important part of personal growth and building positive relationships with others. 

Educated & Evolved

We are excited to introduce our guest, Jovetta Dennis. Having initially met over 20 years ago while working in education, Jovetta is a long-time educator, mentor, and friend to us all. Jovetta has been an educator for 33 years. Ms. Dennis is currently the Assistant Principal at Oakdale Elementary in Charlotte, NC. In today’s episode, Jovetta will share information regarding how and why she and late husband chose Montessori education for their daughter as well as the impact it has had. 

What is Montessori? The Maria Montessori Theory is an educational approach that emphasizes individualized instruction and self-paced learning. It is based on the belief that children are naturally curious and capable of learning independently. (Source) Knowing what we know about the differences in how children learn, acquire, obtain and retain knowledge I’ve researched and wondered why so many African American parents don’t opt to enroll their students into Montessori schools.

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Today we are excited to have our 1st guest, Darlene L. Fleming, owner of Perfect Pause Massage Therapy, LLC. Darlene is a long-time friend to us all, having initially met over 15 years ago while working in education. Through that environment we had the pleasure of watching each other grow and evolve over the years. In today’s episode, Darlene will share information regarding how and why she became an entrepreneur as well as inform the audience about the science behind massage therapy. At the end of this message, Darlene has left a surprise for our listeners.

Darlene can be reached at Perfect Pause, on Instagram, or via phone at 704.733.7646. 

Perfect Pause

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As a bonus, Darlene is offering customers 20% off when mentioning the Educated & Evolved podcast.

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When is the last time you spoke positivity into your life? Have you been depending on others to speak positivity into your life? Today is the day we are encouraging you to begin speaking positivity over yourself. If you have difficulty finding positive things to say about yourself, we encourage you to find a neutral person and/or a therapist to help release the burden of self-doubt. For those of you looking for a quick resource, we recommend reading this.

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Get to laugh and cry as we continue asking and answering a variety of questions. 

Have you ever wanted to ask people random questions just to see how they will respond? Well, it's your lucky day! Take a listen as we answer questions that will make you laugh, cry, and maybe even cringe. Thanks for listening. Happy Thanksgiving!

The midterm elections are Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. Midterm elections help decide a variety of leaders for your area and state. It is important for everyone to exercise your right to vote. 

Disclaimer: The episode was recorded on the final day of early voting for the states we reside in.