Welcome back to the EduBeat podcast, where we tune into the rhythm of education. Your hosts, Mandy and Sarah, bring you the freshest beats from the streets of learning and innovation.
Edu Adulting:
- Sarah talks about the challenges of juggling work, outside projects, and family life, highlighting the support from her family and the EduMatch community.
- Mandy shares a humorous yet poignant reflection on aging, sparking a conversation on the perception of aging and self-acceptance.
EduBeat News:
- Sarah introduces a video from Jorge Valenzuela about entrepreneurship in education, emphasizing the importance of understanding the audience's needs over personal preferences. This sparks a dialogue on the essence of connecting with the client's requirements for successful consultancy.
EduBeat Redacted:
- After a national backlash, Sarah discusses Florida lawmakers' reconsideration of book restrictions in schools. This topic unravels into a broader conversation on the impact of political decisions on educational content and the importance of diversity and representation in literature.
- Mandy delves into an article discussing teacher absenteeism as a symptom of broader systemic issues in education post-pandemic. She talks about the need for schools to rediscover their purpose and suggests strategies for moving forward, prompting a discussion on educational recovery.
Articles Referenced:
- https://www.educationdaly.us/p/teacher-absenteeism-epitomizes-our-a18
- https://www.politico.com/news/2024/01/19/florida-book-challenges-fees-00136409
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- Mark your calendars for the next episode of EduMatch® airing April 3, featuring the launch of "Cooper's Comics" by BreAnn Fennell, illustrated by Manuel Herrera.
Stay tuned, keep learning, and let's keep beating to the rhythm of educational change together.
