Welcome to The Liberation Lab Podcast, which provides insights and interviews for disruptive educators. I'm your host, Bobby Morgan, a speaker and school improvement consultant.

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About This Episode: Bobby sits down with J.D. Fuller in this episode to talk about mental health this side of Covid. The conversation explores the challenges faced by educators in the post-pandemic era, including increased unwanted behaviors and the loss of humanity in education. The guests discuss the need for a reset in the education system and the importance of addressing the pandemic's emotional, developmental, and academic impact on students. They emphasize the role of adults in modeling the reset and the need for collaboration and empathy in understanding and addressing student behaviors. The conversation also highlights the oppressive nature of traditional education systems and the importance of recognizing and valuing students' lived experiences. The guests advocate for a restorative mindset and a learner-centered approach in the classroom. In this conversation, Bobby and JD Fuller LCSW discuss the importance of social-emotional learning and understanding the whole child in education. They emphasize the need for educators to recognize their actions' impact on students and create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment. They also discuss the role of cultural awareness and patience in teaching and the importance of building relationships with students. JD provides advice for educators, including the importance of showing excitement, taking smaller steps to fill gaps in learning, and advocating for students.

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