This week, we are discussing The Great Resignation and how it has impacted the Education field.

Current Events

Quality classroom materials in Louisiana public schools are on the decline, report says

Articles Mentioned

Teacher pay

This week, we chat with Literacy Maven, Stevie Jasuta, about how students are impacted by effective reading instruction. 

Current Events

Be Engaged Initiative

In this episode, our three lovely hosts take on the common woes of Darktober, aka teaching during October, aka arguably the hardest month of the school year. During this conversation we discuss the reasons why October takes such a toll on schools, common trends that we're seeing in schools across our regions, and things we can do to lighten up the tension of Darktober. 

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This week, we are joined by GNO Wellness Expert, Margot Miranda. We talk about what wellness can look like and how to teach AND take care of yourself.

Current Events

LDOE Reimagine Schools Program

Hurricane Ida Impact

National Blue Ribbon Schools

In this mini episode, we share with you how EntanglED came to be!

This week, on our season finale, we continue to discuss the impact of standardized testing on students and communities.

Current Events

Rejected Trans Bill

"Divisive Topics" Bill Shelved

Ochsner Mental Health Supports

In this two part series, we will discuss the origins of Standardized Testing in the United States. We start in the late 1800s and talk through different points in time up until about the late twentieth century. Henry, Taylor, and Ashley also share insights from their historical knowledge and personal antidotes.

Current Events

EBR Teacher Sick Out

Jefferson Parish School Name Change

Louisiana Literacy Initiative

This week, we will be discussing authoritative and authoritarian classroom management and how that connects to the 4 parenting styles. 

Current Events

Early Start Date for EBR Schools

LA Bill About Racism and Sexism

Covid-19 Vaccine

Black History Education

This episode touches on the subject of teacher personality. Throughout this conversation Taylor, Henry and Ashley discuss the advantages and challenges that come with being an introverted and an extroverted teacher. PLUS the three hosts discuss their top 3 qualities of the best teachers.

Resources Mentioned

New Sign at Liberty High

Mandatory Kindergarten 

Mandatory Kindergarten (U.S. News)

Drew Brees + Six Flags

Solitary Gardens

In today's episode, we welcome our first guest - Dana Cager! We will talk with Dana about the importance of Culturally Relevant Pedagogy and dispel some myths surrounding the framework.

Resources Mentioned

Louisiana school board seeks to double aid requested by governor; includes $400 teacher pay raises

LDOE Grant to Improve Career & College Readiness 

LDOE Supports in Developing Future School Leaders

Justice for Learning

Suggested Reading

Teaching to Transgress by bell hooks

Other People's Children by Dr. Lisa Delpit

CRP and the Brain by Zaretta Hammond

Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria by Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum

But That's Just Good Teaching... by Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings