Transparency in Teaching (stuff)

Dec 04 2024 58 ep. 49 mins 3

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Public education sucks and needs a significant overhaul. Want change? So do we! Real classroom teachers explain the effects of decisions made by the people who “think” they know what’s best for education and what we know would work better. It’s a good dose of reality with a few laughs thrown in. Transparency in Teaching lets you see through the classroom door, so you know what's really happening in today's classrooms. Pull up a chair and join in the conversation. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/transparencyinteaching/support

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The Rookie Report: Stories from New Teachers' First Years.

Dec 04 2024 2 mins

Welcome to Transparency in Teaching! In this special episode, Anne introduces an exciting new series that dives into the real-life journeys of brand-new teachers. From navigating the certification process to stepping into their first classrooms, these fresh educators share candid stories, practical tips, and lessons they wish they’d known before starting. Here’s a sneak peek at

55 Trump vs. Harris on Education: Who's Got Our Kids Backs?

Nov 01 2024 25 mins

Ok, it's just a couple of days before we have to decide what some are calling "the fate of our county." Part of that fate is what's on the slate for public education. Both candidates have education as part of their platforms. I went to each candidate's pages to see their education plans. I am bringing my findings to you in a way that is as unbiased as I can manage. Ultimately we al

054 Why Teachers Quit (3.0): Same themes, Different times

Aug 13 2024 66 mins

We've been here before, twice! This is our third episode on this topic. It seems some things don't change. Districts are still struggling to hire and retain educators. This job we do and love comes with a price many aren't willing to pay to stay. We dive deep into the ongoing teacher exodus and explore the multifaceted reasons behind it. Joined by new host, Jimese, a se

053 Losing Faith in Education? Will these Mandates Renew It?

Jul 17 2024 56 mins

Hey there, amazing listeners! I'm thrilled to share the latest episode of our Transparency in Teaching podcast. In this episode, my fabulous co-host, Jen, and I dive into some hot topics making waves in the education world. We start by discussing Oklahoma's recent mandate requiring the Bible to be given more credit for helping our forefathers create the foundations of this

052 WTF Education News: Promotion Policies, Armed Teachers, and Mandatory Anthem Singing"

Jun 11 2024 41 mins

In this episode of Transparency in Teaching, Anne and Jen discuss three intriguing news stories that could impact schools across the country. The topics include Tennessee's rethinking of its third-grade retention policy, Ohio school districts buying mobile homes to teach teachers how to shoot guns, and Iowa's potential law requiring the daily singing of the national anthem.

051 State Testing and Sex Education: Jen explains how it works

May 23 2024 32 mins

YAY! It's state testing time at schools all over the country. We love the inconvenient schedule changes and the disruption of the end-of-year rush to get through our curriculum, said no teacher ever. In this episode, Jen explains the new way state testing is being implemented and how they are trying to increase student engagement. She also empathizes with the trepidation the P

050 From Firing Teachers to Scripted Lessons: Unpacking Houston's School District Overhaul

Mar 11 2024 55 mins

Welcome back to another episode of TransparencyInTeaching.com. Today, we're diving into the controversial state takeover of the Houston Independent School District (HISD), which has been making headlines. With me, your host, Miss Anne, and my co-host Jen, we're unpacking the drastic changes implemented in HISD and discussing their potential impact. HISD, the largest school

049 From Planning to Performance: How Teacher Collaboration Boosts Student Achievement

Feb 19 2024 44 mins

In today's episode, we dove deep into teacher collaboration, discussing the why and how to do it. We explored why teacher collaboration is crucial for both teacher and student performance, and shared personal anecdotes to illustrate our points. Collaboration is not just about meeting once a week; it's about creating a culture where teachers feel supported and are encouraged

049 Why Teacher Collaboration is Key: Boosting Student Success Together

Feb 19 2024 43 mins

In today's episode, we dove deep into teacher collaboration, discussing the why and how to do it. We explored why teacher collaboration is crucial for both teacher and student performance, and shared personal anecdotes to illustrate our points. Collaboration is not just about meeting once a week; it's about creating a culture where teachers feel supported and are encouraged

048 Jen and Anne on the Other Side of the Mic

Jan 10 2024 30 mins

Jen and I, Anne, sat down for a Zoom interview with Christopher Nesi, the head of the Education Podcast Network. The EPN plays host to a terrific collection of education-related podcasts, which you should definitely check out. Our interview was the first in a series called "Behind the Mic: Voices of the EPN." Christopher is interviewing the podcast hosts and creators of e