Where does the teacher’s job end and the parent’s responsibility begin?

In Part II of our look at Parents, Teachers, and COVID-19, we check in at the halfway point of the 2020-2021 school year. From the perspective of a veteran social studies educator, I provide an unfiltered update on the systemic failures and daily struggles of teaching across in-person, online, and hybrid models.

We move beyond the headlines to address the "blame culture" targeting educators and ask the hard questions about student and parental accountability. Addressing the specific challenges within Florida and our local districts, we discuss why the burden of education shifted so heavily onto teachers and what happens when the triangle of responsibility—school, student, and home—is broken. Whether you're an educator still feeling the burnout or a parent looking for a teacher’s honest perspective, this episode is a call for a more balanced approach to student success.

Season 1 Episode 12:
The Rise and Fall of Teacher Appreciation Post-2020

Season 2 Episode 17:
Uncharted Waters: What Did We Actually Learn from a Year of Pandemic Teaching? 

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