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In this episode, Amanda and Trina interview Kelvin Mak, a UC Berkeley and Standford educated teacher who quit the profession after only two years due to the oppressive pay system in place in our nation's schools.  He reacts to the revelation he learned while listening to the previous epsiode that teachers are only paid a fraction of a complete salary due to the system sexism baked into our profession.  Both Amanda and Trina struggle with his decision to leave feeling simulataneously happy for him, and sad for their profession at the loss of exciting new talent. 

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In this episode, Amanda and Trina English delve into the critical issue of the teacher shortage crisis, focusing primarily on the history and issues surrounding teacher pay. They discuss the historical context for why teacher salaries are designed the way they are, touching on themes of structural sexism and income inequality. They also explore the broader implications of the teacher pay structure on attracting new talent, especially from diverse backgrounds. They emphasize the need for systemic change and offer insights on how to address these entrenched issues. The conversation sets the stage for a series of episodes aimed at uncovering the underlying factors contributing to the teacher shortage, all from teachers' point of view.

00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Series
02:07 Meet Trina English: A Rebel Teacher
05:21 The Teacher Shortage Crisis: Why It Matters
07:32 Understanding Teacher Pay: A Historical Perspective
10:10 Structural Oppression in Teacher Pay
36:53 Per Pupil Spending and Its Impact
43:26 Conclusion and Call to Action

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In this episode, host, Trina English,  dives into the complexities of the teacher shortage crisis in the United States. Using AI and a scholarly article by Drs. Tuan Nguyen, Chan Lam, and Paul Bruno as reference points, the discussion touches on teacher job satisfaction, the dangers of accepting simplistic answers, and the lack of comprehensive data on teacher vacancies. The speaker also highlights the uneven distribution of teacher shortages across subject areas and socioeconomic demographics, criticizing current recruitment practices and suggesting the establishment of a national professional teacher workforce. The episode concludes with reflections on how systemic issues in K-12 education impact both teachers and students.

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In the premiere episode of the Teacher Shortage Crisis Podcast, hosts Amanda Werner, Jessica Martin, and Trina English introduce themselves and discuss the urgent teacher shortage crisis in the United States. They recount their diverse teaching experiences across various schools, highlighting the systemic issues that have worsened post-COVID. The hosts express their emotional and spiritual struggles as educators and emphasize the need to amplify teachers' voices in the conversation. They call for listeners to join the movement to save K-12 education by signing a petition at teachershortagecrisis.com.

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