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In this episode the hosts, Matthew and Kirsten, explored the challenges educators face in education, particularly regarding federal layoffs and the unrecognized labor in female-dominated professions, while sharing personal experiences that motivated them to remain focused on education's importance. They discussed strategies for nurturing their personal motivations in teaching, including creating safe spaces, connecting people and resources, and protecting one's "why" while being mindful of potential risks. The conversation concluded with an emphasis on the therapeutic power of humor and creativity in education, as well as the importance of sharing personal motivations with trusted individuals to avoid feelings of isolation.
Links mentioned during the cast:
Article from USA Today- Inside the Dismantling of the Education Department
Article from Edutopia- Using Literature to Teach SEL in Middle School | Edutopia
CBS "On the Road" with Steve Hartman- Kindness 101 program
Listeners please share your thoughts and ideas with us on our social media accounts on X, Instagram or Facebook @thebulldogedu or on Bluesky @thebulldogedu.bsky.social
You can also find us via our website: https://thebulldogedu.org/
You can also follow Matt on Instagram @Matthewccaston and BlueSky @MattCaston.bsky.social
and Kirsten on Instagram or X @teachkiwi, or Facebook or LinkedIN as Kirsten Wilson or on Bluesky @teachkiwi.bsky.social
Please subscribe to The Bulldog Educator to continue listening on your favorite podcast platform.
By Kirsten Wilson and Matthew Caston4.3
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In this episode the hosts, Matthew and Kirsten, explored the challenges educators face in education, particularly regarding federal layoffs and the unrecognized labor in female-dominated professions, while sharing personal experiences that motivated them to remain focused on education's importance. They discussed strategies for nurturing their personal motivations in teaching, including creating safe spaces, connecting people and resources, and protecting one's "why" while being mindful of potential risks. The conversation concluded with an emphasis on the therapeutic power of humor and creativity in education, as well as the importance of sharing personal motivations with trusted individuals to avoid feelings of isolation.
Links mentioned during the cast:
Article from USA Today- Inside the Dismantling of the Education Department
Article from Edutopia- Using Literature to Teach SEL in Middle School | Edutopia
CBS "On the Road" with Steve Hartman- Kindness 101 program
Listeners please share your thoughts and ideas with us on our social media accounts on X, Instagram or Facebook @thebulldogedu or on Bluesky @thebulldogedu.bsky.social
You can also find us via our website: https://thebulldogedu.org/
You can also follow Matt on Instagram @Matthewccaston and BlueSky @MattCaston.bsky.social
and Kirsten on Instagram or X @teachkiwi, or Facebook or LinkedIN as Kirsten Wilson or on Bluesky @teachkiwi.bsky.social
Please subscribe to The Bulldog Educator to continue listening on your favorite podcast platform.