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- All the Books for All the Kids With Kwame AlexanderA conversation with Kwame Alexander: a poet, educator, and best-selling author of The Crossover, Booked, The Door of No Return, and so many other books that have inspired young readers across the country. In celebration of NEA’s Read Across America, Kwame has teamed up with NEA for a unique project—bringing literature and music together with a jazz-infused reading of The Crossover. You can hear Kwame’s special 10th anniversary reading at https://www.nea.org/crossover.34 min
- Collective Bargaining is Back in FairfaxIn 2020, collective bargaining for public sector workers returned to Virginia after a nearly 50-year ban—a huge win for Virginia educators. But change doesn't happen overnight. Fairfax Education Association President Leslie Houston joins the show to talk about how educators in Fairfax, Virginia came together to create their first collective bargaining agreement since the ban, and what other districts can do to bring similar wins to their schools.26 min
- Moments From a Teacher’s Monthly Grocery Run
Read more from Mary Ellen about how low pay affects education across the nation, and how unions are helping educators get the pay increases they deserve:
https://www.nea.org/nea-today/all-news-articles/dear-educators-youre-still-not-paid-enough
As the nation’s largest labor union, we stand in solidarity with the Costco Teamsters in their fight for a fair contract. Just as we fight for the rights and dignity of educators and their communities, we proudly stand with all workers demanding the wages and benefits they deserve.
5 min - An Innovative Apprenticeship Program for Teachers
Learn more about the Washington Education Association’s Apprenticeship Residency in Teaching https://www.washingtonea.org/events-training/residency/
40 min - Read (and Rap) Across America with Dwayne Reed
Learn more about Read Across America, and access the calendar: https://www.nea.org/readacrossamerica
Check out Simon B. Rhymin' : https://www.nea.org/professional-excellence/student-engagement/read-across-america/find-your-book/simon-b-rhymin
34 min - Your Questions About Retirement
Mentioned in this episode:
Pensions, Explained for Educators - https://www.nea.org/resource-library/pensions-explained-educators
Frequently Asked Questions about Pensions - https://www.nea.org/resource-library/frequently-asked-questions-about-pensions
30 min - Moments From a See Educators Run Training
Check out NEA.org/SeeEducatorsRun for more information about taking the first step toward holding public office.
6 min - AI in Education
Mentioned in this episode:
- Report of the NEA Task Force on Artificial Intelligence in Education
- Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence in Schools
- aiEDU
36 min - Moments From a High School Culinary Class
See photos from the kitchen, the transcript, and more here.
6 min - The ESP Bill of Rights
Learn more about the ESP Bill of Rights campaign: http://nea.org/espbillofrights
36 min
About School Me
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A podcast fueled by educators. Each month, School Me brings you advice from fellow educators, expert breakdowns of education trends and news, and the encouragement you need to give your students your…
very best each day. Brought to you by the National Education Association.
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