Teachers Like Us
Teachers Like Us
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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Jun 21, 2024
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Episodes
So Live Events are Prohibited Now? 08.04.2021 26:56
Andre continues to hold down the fort with another update on how this PANthagorean theorem is effecting the lives of teachers, students, parents and big production live events. Support the show
Covid Still Being Covid 01.04.2021 33:45
Now 1 year since the podcast's first hiatus, Andre explains why the podcast has been on break AGAIN + A special guest gives the real insight into how Covid precautions are impacting the school environment. Support the show
Why Are Our Stories The Same? 25.02.2021 49:46
Alyssa and Andre highlight the final workshops in the "Looking Back to Move Forward" BHM Series put on by the Peel District School Board featuring Ginella Massa, Jully Black and Kayla Grey. Support the show
I Quit! A Message From Your Online Teachers 18.02.2021 36:45
Alyssa and Andre discuss a sentiment expressed by online teachers across the world during this quarantine teaching experience; Why am I teaching when all the things I love about being a teacher are no longer happening? Support the show
Culture is Excellence 11.02.2021 35:50
Coming off of the hype of another amazing workshop from the "Looking Back to Move Forward" series put on by the Peel District School Board, Alyssa and Andre discuss the importance of displaying excellence in the aspects of culture that some may tokenize. Support the show
Looking Back to Move Forward 04.02.2021 43:06
Alyssa and Andre share the struggle of having "heavy" conversations around anti-black racism with family members and highlight the "Looking Back to Move Forward" Series being put on by the Peel District School Board. Support the show
The MLK Colouring Pages are Back! 28.01.2021 39:00
Alyssa and Andre discuss the struggle of teaching the importance of Canadian Black History when American Black History seems to be the only history recognized during Black History Month. Support the show
We're Back...Online? 21.01.2021 53:23
After a long hiatus Alyssa and Andre are back with a new season of TLU. Where have they been? Who's pregnant? How is this pandemic effecting teaching? All these questions and more get answered on the first episode of 2021. Tune in! Support the show
All Quarantines Must Come to an End 26.08.2020 35:24
With schools in Ontario reopening, Alyssa and Andre wrap up season 2 of the Teachers Like Us Podcast. A season completely done while social distancing. Support the show
Say My Name 19.08.2020 57:20
Alyssa and Andre rehash the argument about French being taught in school and discuss how all teachers have a cultural responsibility to learn how to say the names of their students even if their "[their] tongue only speaks colonizer". Support the show
TeacherGram 13.08.2020 54:05
Alyssa and Andre share tips on how to start a #teachergram account. Support the show
So We're Going Back 06.08.2020 45:11
Alyssa and Andre breakdown the Ontario Government's official "plans" for schools to reopen in September. Support the show
Quarantine Homework 29.07.2020 36:12
Why would homework be apart of anyone's conditions for parole? Alyssa and Andre share their views on homework and it's importance in education. Support the show
Yah Let's Just Cancel French 23.07.2020 44:46
Alyssa and Andre unpack the Ontario government's "plan" to reopen schools during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Support the show
Me Miss with Your Positivity 03.07.2020 49:00
Alyssa and Andre break down Cancel Culture and how empty apologies do not change the negative impact that certain celebrities and companies have had on the Black Community with their careless actions. Support the show
Is it OK for Students to Use the N-word? 24.06.2020 38:32
In this episode, Alyssa and Andre answer questions from their listeners on the Anti-Black Racism review for the Peel District School Board. Support the show
PDSB says "#BLM" Part 2 19.06.2020 1:19:06
Alyssa and Andre dive into the Peel District School Board's Anti-Black Racism Review and what teachers and parent need to do when this topic is no longer #trendy. Support the show
PDSB says "#BLM" 13.06.2020 57:10
So who thought it was a good idea to handcuff a 6 year old Black girl at school? Join Alyssa and Andre as they unpack a review focused on Anti-Black Racism in the Peel District School Board. Support the show
Teaching During Quarantine 03.06.2020 37:26
Am I really going to home school my kids? Do I have to wear actual pants to this online staff meeting? What day is it? Join Alyssa and Andre as they kick off Season 2 of TLU discussing how their teaching and parenting worlds have collided during social distancing. Support the show
Curriculum Development 25.05.2020 17:38
On this short bonus episode, Alyssa unpacks the theory behind curriculum development and anti-Black racism Support the show
One Fish, Two Fish, Racist, Blue Fish 04.04.2020 39:10
Alyssa explores the controversy surrounding Dr. Seuss Support the show
Peace Out Season 1 25.03.2020 8:46
Alyssa and Andre say goodbye to season 1 and let you know what's in store for season 2 Support the show
What They Don't Teach You in Teachers College 18.03.2020 28:04
Alyssa and Andre discuss the lessons that Teacher Education Programs should be teaching future teachers before they step in to the classroom. Support the show
Wash Your Hands. Don't Be Racist! 13.03.2020 17:24
In this special edition of Teachers Like Us, Alyssa and Andre discuss Covid-19, racism, and xenophobia. Support the show
Teacher's Strike: "Fair Deal or No Deal" 12.03.2020 25:05
Andre and Alyssa discuss the major bargaining points in the current Education Job Action in Ontario (2020. Please visit https://etfocb.ca/ to stay up to date with the collective bargaining progress. Support the show
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