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A modern discussion on educating today's youth straight from an urban high school teacher.  This podcast also discusses other topics such as Sports, History/Politics, Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando, Marriage, and Family.  So be sure to hit that subscribe button to get notifications when new episodes drop.

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    The "Bad Apple" Crisis: The Impact of Ineffective Black Male Educators in Urban Schools

    "We aren't learning anything." When students start saying it out loud, the system has already failed them. In this hard-hitting return to the "Bad Apples" series on Ray Talks Live, we explore a painful reality in urban education. As a veteran teacher with 20 years in the classroom, I’m pulling back the curtain on what happens when the very educators meant to close the opportunity gap—specifically Black male teachers in predominantly Black high schools—become the "bad apples" themselves. We discuss the devastating ripple effect of a "checked-out" teacher: from the students who feel abandoned by their role models to the immense stress placed on the "Good Apples" who must spend the following year teaching two years' worth of curriculum just to get students back to grade level. This isn't just about a bad lesson plan; it’s about the mental health of the staff and the stolen potential of the students. Join me for a transparent, uncomfortable, and necessary conversation on accountability, representation, and the high cost of a "year off" in the classroom. Season 4  Episode 14: The "Bad Apple" Problem: A Transparent Look at Shortcomings in Education Send a text Music by StudioKolomna from Pixabay. Thanks for listening and make sure to subscribe! Follow on social media: Twitter: @raytalkslive Facebook: @raytalkslive Instagram: @raytalks_live Email: raytalkslive@gmail.com

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A modern discussion on educating today's youth straight from an urban high school teacher.  This podcast also discusses other topics such as Sports, History/Politics, Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando, Marriage, and Family.  So be sure to hit that subscribe button to get notifications when new episodes drop.