Y’all-itics early release: June 12, 2022

That is the state of public education in America today. School safety is under such threat, many educators say it is all they think about. And after the Uvalde tragedy, it certainly has the attention of students, parents, teachers, lawmakers and just about every Texan there is. While Democrats push gun control, Republicans push the “hardening” of schools. Can common ground even be found? In this special, early release edition of Y’all-itics, we turn to an expert in public education in Texas, Austin ISD Superintendent Dr. Stephanie Elizalde, who will soon take over the same job with the Dallas ISD. The experienced educator who’s worked in some of the largest school districts in Texas tells us whether the proposals being pushed by Republicans would work, from single entrances to arming teachers to random safety checks. She also explains the steps she thinks we should take to keep our kids safe and return to the core mission of public education. It is a wide ranging and engaging conversation led by WFAA anchor/reporter Teresa Woodard, who took over for the Jasons (they are both taking some much needed family time… and we hope you are too during these difficult days).

Guest

Dr. Stephanie Elizalde, Austin ISD Superintendent