American Education and Policy with Dr. Leah Lester

Educational Policies for Digital Technology (AI) in our Schools

The episode addresses good and bad uses of technology in our schools and how reliance on technology can affect our students. Policies are recommended to protect and safeguard education for our nation, foster higher-order thinking, and provide authenticity and legitimacy in educational technology.

Resolving Access Barriers in American Education

The podcast discusses barriers in American Education practices that have created unfair opportunities and achievement gaps for ethnic minorities and African Americans. Solutions are provided to promote fairer practices.

Education and Truth: Indispensible Constructs

This podcast addresses the connectivity of education and truth and their indispensable roles. The value of education is addressed, as are global standards and the reliable outcomes of education.

The Changing Value of Public Education (Inflicting Harm on the Least of Us Through Education)

The Podcast discusses the reasons for changing policies that we thought were already resolved. Discussions on American court cases won to rectify educational policies, and hope for those who fight for educational equity is provided.

A Strategic Role for Educators in America in the Midst of Educational Disorder

This episode addresses the current assault on education and the strategic role of educators in responding to this disorder while utilizing a list of virtues in their professional practice. The acknowledgement that schooling has become devalued is mentioned, and the question of where we go from here is answered.