School Me

Mentioned in this episode: Rethinking Schools The Zinn Education Project Too Dope Teachers and a Mic Podcast

Resources mentioned in this episode: View the CASEL SEL Framework Self-Reflection Exercise The CASEL School Guide NEA's SEL Resources 

Find  resources to support LGBTQ+ students from GLSEN here: https://www.glsen.org/

Get more information about micro-credentials here.  Learn about NEA's Aspiring Educators Program here.  Find every episode of this series and relevant resources here.

Election Day is rapidly approaching, and educators have a lot on the line this year. Amy Harrison, a special education teacher in her 23rd year of teaching in North Carolina, shares her experiences with getting involved in local and state politics and the tangible effects of educators fighting for their students in the political realm.

Rahaf Othman is an Illinois high school history teacher with 26 years of experience, who has a passion for helping her students make their voices heard. On this episode, she shares the stories of her students’ activism during the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement and over the years, and how their passions have changed not only their school but the surrounding community.

Collective bargaining and member advocacy empower us to fight for enhancements to student learning and educator working conditions–which in turn benefits our schools and communities as a whole. To help demystify the concept of collective bargaining, we're bringing 3 guests on the show to break down the various tools members have at their disposal to win on the issues that matter most.

Browse the NEW 2022-2023 Red Across America Calendar at   http://www.readacrossamerica.org/

This episode originally aired in January 2021. For more resources on supporting individuals with special needs, visit  https://www.nea.org/disabilities. 

Check out our LGBTQ+ resources for education, celebration, and resistance here: https://www.nea.org/resource-library/nea-lgbtq-resources

Update:  The bill Sarah and her students fought for to end period poverty in Hawaii Public Schools, SB 2821 , recently passed and is now awaiting the Governor's signature at the end of June 2022.  Visit NEA's EdJustice site at: https://neaedjustice.org/  

For more grief resources for educators, visit https://www.nea.org/grief.   

To learn more about how  NEA can assist with the management, reduction, or even cancellation of student debt for members, visit nea.org/studentdebt. For more information about the American Rescue Plan funds and their potential uses, visit nea.org/arptool.  

You can find more information and expanded show notes at https://www.nea.org/becomeateacher

Looking for more tips, resources, and opportunities to build your professional skills? Text POD to 48744 to have the latest sent straight to your phone.

NEA has trained nearly 300 members on how to run for public office and win. Are you thinking of running for office yourself? Text RUN to 48744 for more information.

You can apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness at studentaid.gov/pslf . And every NEA member can get free help applying for PSLF (and with any questions about student debt) by going to neamb.com/Savi . If you are not a member of NEA, you can join by going to nea.org/join .

Read "The Science of Learning" here: https://www.nea.org/advocating-for-change/new-from-nea/science-learning?utm_source=schoolmepod&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=podcastnotes

You can find more information and expanded show notes at https://www.nea.org/becomeateacher

You can view our frequently asked questions about Honesty in Education and find more legal insight here: https://www.nea.org/resource-library/teach-truth-know-your-rights-faq 

El Cucuy is Scared, Too!  is September's Read Across America pick for Elementary students. For the full calendar of recommendations and more info, visit http://readacrossamerica.com We launched a Read Across America sweepstakes! Win books for EVERY class in your school: https://www.nea.org/read-across-america-sweepstakes

Angela Dolan, a deaf educator in Columbus, Ohio, joins the podcast to discuss the challenges of educating students with special needs in a virtual setting and the ways in which unionism has changed her view of her career.

If you are an NEA member struggling with student debt, NEA may be able to help. Visit https://www.nea.org/your-rights-workplace/fair-pay-benefits/student-debt-support for more information. To learn more about student loan debt among educators and to take action to fight against the student debt crisis, visit nea.org/studentdebt2021 .

This was recorded in May 2021.

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we spoke with KY aspiring educator Larrissa Loyd about how her mental health journey has influenced her passion for teaching, and how it may change the way she approaches her first full-time teaching position. TW: child abuse, suicide.