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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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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.
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.
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.
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.
The last couple of weeks have been a rollercoaster of emotions. Yes, they still are fired but there is reason to celebrate because the provincial government is making Black History mandatory learning. Tune in to this weeks episode of TLU as Alyssa and Andre share some behind the scene details around the "reconstructing of department position" and give their takes on the announcement from the provincial government.Support the Show.
Yes. The title is real. Tune in to find out why and how on this weeks episode of Teachers Like Us.Support the Show.
Back from the winter break and into a new year! Tune into the Teachers Like Us Duo of Alyssa and Andre as they discuss a problem that no one seems to be talking about anymore; what happened to the supply teachers? Are people tired of complaining? Or Has the teaching profession fallen to the bottom of the list of career choices?Support the Show.
The Winter Break is finally here! Tune into this week's episode where Alyssa and Andre give out some tips for teachers as we head into the highly anticipated break and how to start the another new year in the classroom.Support the Show.
Life has been LIFEING but the TLU Team is back with a topic that schools have been focusing on around the world; cellphone usage. Tune in as Alyssa and Andre provide tips for parents, discuss healthy social media habits and unpack the potential risks that come with having "keyboard courage". It's Real Teachers. Real Talk.Support the Show.
On this week's episode of TLU, Alyssa and Andre debate the saying of "those who can't do, teach". Is it a fact or a fallacy? Also there is very unexpected guest that makes an appearance on the show. To see who it is, check out the visual experience of this episode live on YouTube!Support the Show.
Teacher memes, mental health checks and reminiscing about being teaching partners for 3 months. On this week's episode of Teachers Like Us, Andre and Alyssa attempt to save themselves from early teacher burnout with stories and laughter. Join in on the fun and remember you can now watch this episode on YouTube!Support the Show.
It's crazy to think we live in a world where you can double tap the "wrong" post or make a comment that isn't widely accepted and all of a sudden you wake up to find your home address posted for the world to see. On this week's episode of Teachers Like Us Alyssa and Andre get into this new "doxxing culture" and what that could mean for teachers.Support the Show.
Trendy Teachers are doing anything to go viral nowadays. Is getting likes and comments more important than positively impacting your school community? Check out this week's episode of Teachers Like Us as Andre and Alyssa talk about leaving schools, starting new jobs and how to get some of these teachers off of social media.Support the Show.
It's the kick off to a new season of Teachers Like Us. Tune in as Alyssa and Andre get caught up on the first week of school, new positions and the struggles happening within the school board. It's Real Teachers. Real Talk.Support the Show.
Season 5 of Teachers Like Us has come to an end. Join Alyssa and Andre as they relive end of year celebrations, reveal teaching assignment updates and more on the final episode of the 2022-2023 school year!Support the Show.
On this week's episode of Teachers Like Us, Alyssa and Andre revisit the anonymous letters from schools in Ontario to see who is really at fault for the problems we have been witnessing throughout this school year. It looks like it is time to ruffle some MORE feathers!Support the Show.
On this week's episode of Teachers Like Us, Alyssa and Andre give their opinion on the recent allegations of violence that have been going on at schools in Ontario.Support the Show.
The secret is out! Teachers have favourite students. On this week's episode of Teachers Like Us, Alyssa and Andre discuss the criteria of a typical favourite student. Do you pass the test? Would you have been considered your teacher's favourite student? Tune in to find out.Support the Show.
Have you ever witnessed a situation at school where you were sure one of the students involved would be suspended; only for that student to be back at school the next day? On this week's episode of Teachers Like Us, Alyssa and Andre address some of the reasons why that student was allowed to be at school the next day and why building community with boundaries is necessary for student growth.Support the Show.
Can you name at least one teacher that showed they cared about you? The Premiere, the Minister of Education and the media make it seem as if good teachers do not exist in the profession or that teachers are only in the profession for the money. On this week's episode of Teachers Like Us, Alyssa and Andre combat some of the negative perspectives constructed about teachers.Support the Show.
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