We will be discussing the importance of media literacy in a democracy and how teachers can ensure they're helping their students guard against being manipulated or misinformed. Why is media literacy important to a democracy? How can teachers ensure they are assisting students in the process of becoming literate in media? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/highedpod/support ..read more

We will be discussing community engagement, why it's needed, how the law has impacted it, and how schools can encourage growth in this area. Why should we focus on creating a healthy relationship between schools and the community at large? How has U.S. law impacted educators ability to engage their community? How can schools begin building strong relationships within their community? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/highedpod/support ..read more

I'm joined by Megan a foster parent who has experience working with students in an emotionally disturbed unit. We will be discussing the foster care system, how it affects families and students, and how teachers can help families and students find educational success even during trying times. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/highedpod/support ..read more

Today I'm joined by Jill, a school counselor serving students kindergarten through 8th grade in her Californian school district. We will be discussing the impact a counselor has on their school community, how resources have influenced the effectiveness of counselors' efforts, and best practices for helping our at-risk populations find success in school and life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/highedpod/support ..read more

We will be discussing what equity has to do with social justice, how injustice has have affected American schools, and how schools and teachers can combat Injustices within their schools. Can you briefly define equity and how it relates to social justice? How have Injustices affected schools within America? Systemic Injustices are such a complex issue, what can our schools do to combat this? How can teachers as individuals address social justice and equity in their classroom? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/highedpod/support ..read more

We will be discussing empathy, how it relates to trauma-informed instruction, and how we can combat secondary trauma as educators. What is empathy, and what does it have to do with teaching? How does empathy relate to trauma-informed instruction? What are some signs that a teacher should look out for to know that they are starting to burn out? How can teacher’s become more resilient in the face of compassion fatigue and secondary trauma? How can schools help teachers? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/highedpod/support ..read more

This episode we will be discussing the following points: What is trauma-informed instruction? Why do we need trauma-informed instruction? What classrooms are most effected by students who have had trauma in their background? How can we improve our implementation of trauma-informed instruction? What are some examples of situations teachers might find themselves in where trauma-informed instruction could help? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/highedpod/support ..read more

Welcome to High Education! I'm your host, Amelia Day, Lifetime Educator, and Weed enthusiast. High Education is a podcast for teachers, parents, and concerned citizens to tune into for fresh perspectives on controversial education topics. All episodes are thoroughly researched, with guest speakers often appearing to provide different perspectives. We'll cover topics such as social justice, funding issues, trauma-informed instruction, and much more. A new episode will be released every Monday following the traditional school schedule with Summer and Winter breaks. Be sure to tell a friend a ..read more

We will be discussing the importance of media literacy in a democracy and how teachers can ensure they're helping their students guard against being manipulated or misinformed. Why is media literacy important to a democracy? How can teachers ensure they are assisting students in the process of becoming literate in media? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/highedpod/support ..read more

We will be discussing community engagement, why it's needed, how the law has impacted it, and how schools can encourage growth in this area. Why should we focus on creating a healthy relationship between schools and the community at large? How has U.S. law impacted educators ability to engage their community? How can schools begin building strong relationships within their community? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/highedpod/support ..read more