E18

18: How Ordinary Teachers Become Activists

From The Cult of Pedagogy Podcast · Hosted by Jennifer Gonzalez

2015-05-09·56:22

Episode summary

In this episode of The Cult of Pedagogy Podcast: A lot has changed in education over the last decade, and many teachers will tell you those changes have not been good for anyone, least of all students. But what can a teacher do about it? Is it possible for teachers to influence the policies that impact their work?

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A lot has changed in education over the last decade, and many teachers will tell you those changes have not been good for anyone, least of all students. But what can a teacher do about it? Is it possible for teachers to influence the policies that impact their work? Education activist and blogger Anthony Cody joins me for a discussion of the current problems in U.S. public education and how frustrated teachers can take action and make their voices heard.