The Teacher Nuggets Podcast

School Vouchers

In this episode, I explain what school vouchers are, and the function they are supposed to serve. As I dig into the details of the Utah, Arizona, and Indiana voucher programs, issues are revealed that show how vouchers really do not provide school choice for populations of students that cannot afford to pay for alternative schooling. * Music from Podcast.co [https://www.podcast.co/resources/royalty-free-music] featuring the songs Raining again, Wind Down, and Balearic Paradox Reference materials for this episode: * Idealschool.com- Utah voucher program [https://idealschool.education/full-day-program/utah-voucher-program/#:~:text=To%20be%20eligible%20for%20the,to%20applying%20for%20the%20voucher] * Edchoice.org article- Utah voucher program [https://www.edchoice.org/school-choice/programs/utah-fits-all-scholarship-program/] * Salt Lake Tribune article [https://www.sltrib.com/news/education/2023/01/20/everything-you-need-know-about/] * Arizona- Grand Canyon Institute [https://grandcanyoninstitute.org/news/nearly-half-of-universal-voucher-applicants-from-wealthier-communities-as-total-state-private-school-subsidies-reaches-600-million/] * Raise Your Hand Texas [https://www.raiseyourhandtexas.org/resource/research/] * Indiana Department of Education report [https://www.in.gov/doe/files/2022-2023-Annual-Choice-Report-0504.pdf] Thank you to Mr. Andrew on TikTok for your contribution to this episode!

About the Host and Purpose of Teacher Nuggets

In this episode, I detail my education background, explain why I created Teacher Nuggets, and describe what I hope to achieve/ bring awareness to through this platform. * Music from Podcast.co [https://www.podcast.co/resources/royalty-free-music] featuring the songs Raining again and Balearic Paradox

What's Wrong with Our Education System? Pt. 3

In this final part of the "What's wrong with our Education System?" conversation, me and my friend Kaylynn Trevillion look at how the pedagogical practices (teaching styles) of educators are commonly centered around the teacher rather than the student. We discuss reasons for why this approach is so prevalant in education as well as reasons why it should be retired. * Music from Podcast.co [https://www.podcast.co/resources/royalty-free-music] featuring the songs Raining again and Balearic Paradox

What's Wrong with Our Education System? Pt. 2

Welcome back to the conversation hosted by me and my friend Kaylynn Trevillion where we detail  some issues with American Education. Part 2 of this three part conversation focuses in on the downfalls of curriculum and academic focus in America. Listen in as we share opinions on why this education focus is a detriment to true learning, and the rippling effects it has on student futures. * Music from Podcast.co [https://www.podcast.co/resources/royalty-free-music] featuring the songs Wind Down, Raining again, and Balearic Paradox

What's Wrong with Our Education System? Pt. 1

Today's episode is part 1 in a three part series where I am joined by my friend Kaylynn Trevillion, to discuss some issues in the American education system. In part 1, we overview the teacher shortage, burnout, and low teacher pay.  * Music from Podcast.co [https://www.podcast.co/resources/royalty-free-music] featuring the songs Wind Down, Raining again, and Balearic Paradox