• 19. It's SO Much Worse Than You Think–The Jaw Dropping Truth about How Unsafe and Chaotic K-12 Schools Have Become

  • Nov 17 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 7 mins
  • Podcast

19. It's SO Much Worse Than You Think–The Jaw Dropping Truth about How Unsafe and Chaotic K-12 Schools Have Become

  • Summary

  • In this episode of the Teacher Shortage Crisis Podcast, Trina, Amanda, and Jess delve into the issues of school climate and culture. The conversation centers on how chaotic, unsafe environments contribute to the teacher shortage, particularly in urban and marginalized communities. They critique programs like PBIS and various character education curriculums, arguing that these often fail to address the root causes of behavioral issues and lack student and teacher buy-in. Jess shares her experiences from different schools, noting significant changes in student behavior post-pandemic. The episode also touches on the systemic problems in education, including inadequate responses to sexual violence and the broader implications for teacher recruitment and retention. The hosts emphasize the need to empower students and teachers to create sustainable changes in school environments.

    00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
    02:55 Defining Climate and Culture in Schools
    08:43 Personal Experiences with School Climate
    16:21 Character Education Programs: Leader in Me
    27:09 Critique of PBIS and Behavioral Interventions
    34:43 Critique of PBIS and ABA Systems
    36:07 Issues with Reward Systems in Schools
    37:47 Behavioral Expectations and School Policies
    40:00 Impact of the Pandemic on Student Behavior
    42:09 Challenges in Teaching Post-Pandemic
    45:49 Sexual Harassment and Title IX in Schools
    49:23 Teacher Shortages and Systemic Issues
    01:01:21 Union Efforts and Teacher Contracts
    01:05:43 Conclusion and Call to Action

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