Leah Lester and American Education and Policy Podcast

Leah Lester

Discussions address American education, schooling, global competitiveness, 21st century education, global economy, job displacement, educational policy, social justice, equitable education, christian values, online learning, and hybrid instruction

  1. 08/30/2023

    Educational Policies Must Not Enable Misrepresentation of Truth

    The post discusses book banning American schools as a form of racism. The challenge is to reject racism and to see Black history as a legitimate part of education.

  2. 08/02/2023

    Preparing to Educate For The School Year

    Addresses the need for integrating Social Emotional Learning in our classrooms due to student trauma. Also addresses the need to plan for how we will successfully manage our classrooms. Planning is essential.

  3. 06/28/2023

    Education Makes the World Go Round with Dr. Leah Lester

    This episode addresses the importance of education around the world and the global economy. The necessary skills that students need to have a place in the workforce are discussed; however, we must not forsake our own values.

  4. 06/02/2023

    Examining School Suspensions and Attendance Relationships of Traditional and Whole-Child Schools to the School Environments/Dissertation

    The discussion discussed the examined eight schools ranging from K-12 for the relationship between suspensions, attendance rates, and their school environments. Statistical tests revealed a significant difference as whole-child school environments have higher student attendance and fewer suspension rates than traditional schools.

  5. 05/05/2023

    Fostering an Educational Community of Care and Support

    This episode is also available as a blog post: https://americaneducationandpolicy.wordpress.com/2023/05/04/fostering-an-educational-community-of-care-and-support/ The episode address promoting care and support in a school environment. Cultural responsiveness is necessary for proper care.

  6. 04/12/2023

    School Safety in American Schools

    This episode is also available as a blog post: https://americaneducationandpolicy.wordpress.com/2023/04/12/school-safety-in-american-schools/

  7. 03/16/2023

    Racial Achievement Gaps in American Schools

    This episode is also available as a blog post: https://americaneducationandpolicy.wordpress.com/2023/03/16/racial-achievement-gaps-in-american-schools/ Leah addresses racial superiority in relation to achievement gaps and causes for achievement gaps and how to avoid the gaps in your student.

  8. 02/27/2023

    Fair School Funding For American Education

    This episode is also available as a blog post: https://americaneducationandpolicy.wordpress.com/2023/02/27/fair-school-funding-for-american-education/

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