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What does it mean to be educated for today's modern learner? With the rise in technology, is education a dying field? Are teachers necessary?Join middle school teachers Alyssa and Andre as they explore the ins and outs of today's education system through the lens of equity and social justice. Each episode will explore relevant topics in education from the perspective of two black teachers in an urban school setting.

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What does it mean to be educated for today's modern learner? With the rise in technology, is education a dying field? Are teachers necessary?Join middle school teachers Alyssa and Andre as they explore the ins and outs of today's education system through the lens of equity and social justice. Each episode will explore relevant topics in education from the perspective of two black teachers in an urban school setting.

    Be Prepared

    Be Prepared

    The TLU duo is back with another episode! Join Alyssa and Andre as they unpack end of the year celebrations and all of the movement that is happening from principal reassignments to Minister of Education appointments. It's Real Teachers. Real Talk.Support the Show.

    • 35 min
    The Tipping Point

    The Tipping Point

    The TLU duo have been on a roller coaster throughout this year and like most teachers even though they have held on it seems that they are at the tipping point of this wild ride. Join Alyssa and Andre on this week's episode where they discuss the value of a strong school community and the impact their current roles have had on their overall scope of the teaching profession. It's Real Teachers. Real Talk.Support the Show.

    • 42 min
    WE WERKIN'!

    WE WERKIN'!

    It's been a while but the TLU duo has reintroduced podcasting into their already busy schedules. Join Alyssa and Andre on this week's episode where they get into some of their inner thoughts about the education system and answer questions like "What would you do if you sat in 'the big chair'?" and "Can a colleague ever become a friend?". Get caught up with your favourite or not so favourite educators. Its Real Teachers. Real Talk.Support the Show.

    • 1 hr 1 min
    When Did I Turn into a Dance Mom?

    When Did I Turn into a Dance Mom?

    Being a Dance Mom comes with its own set of struggles; microaggressions are not supposed to be one of them. On this week's episode of TLU Alyssa and Andre unpack how extra-curricular experiences have an effect on how students present themselves in the classroom on a day-to-day basis. Are we recognizing the shield or invisible backpack that our students walk with everyday? Tune in as they answer this question and more.Support the Show.

    • 41 min
    Rejected

    Rejected

    The crew has gone from being fired to being a part of the 'hunger games' to getting interviews for new positions. On this week's episode of Teachers Like Us, Alyssa and Andre bring this job security mini series to a close. Tune in to find out if they have secured jobs for next school year or if they are joining the winds of change and throwing their applications at new teaching positions. It's Real Teachers. Real Talk.Support the Show.

    • 30 min
    It's Interview Time!

    It's Interview Time!

    Positions are posted, interviews coming in and change is happening. Tune into this week's episode of TLU where Alyssa and Andre give updates on their current employment situations and discuss some of the great things happening in schools during Black History Month. It's Real Teachers. Real Talk.Support the Show.

    • 36 min

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