Leah Lester and American Education and Policy Podcast

The post discusses book banning American schools as a form of racism. The challenge is to reject racism and to see Black history as a legitimate part of education.

Addresses the need for integrating Social Emotional Learning in our classrooms due to student trauma. Also addresses the need to plan for how we will successfully manage our classrooms. Planning is essential.

This episode addresses the importance of education around the world and the global economy. The necessary skills that students need to have a place in the workforce are discussed; however, we must not forsake our own values.

The discussion discussed the examined eight schools ranging from K-12 for the relationship between suspensions, attendance rates, and their school environments. Statistical tests revealed a significant difference as whole-child school environments have higher student attendance and fewer suspension rates than traditional schools.

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://americaneducationandpolicy.wordpress.com/2023/05/04/fostering-an-educational-community-of-care-and-support/

The episode address promoting care and support in a school environment. Cultural responsiveness is necessary for proper care.

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://americaneducationandpolicy.wordpress.com/2023/03/16/racial-achievement-gaps-in-american-schools/

Leah addresses racial superiority in relation to achievement gaps and causes for achievement gaps and how to avoid the gaps in your student.

Discussions are regarding discrimination laws of the ESEA, including Title IX and Title VI. 

The podcast address the thoughts of supporting students who need quality education and the need for equity in American education in contrast to other kinds of educational policies

The laws that govern disability services and accountabilities.  IDEA as the special education law serves for placement, evaluation, and services for disabled students.

The discussion on the critical race theory tells of the origins of the theory, the benefits of the theory being implemented, the negative response to the theory, and how using the theory will help to eliminate racist practices in our schools.

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://americaneducationandpolicy.wordpress.com/2015/04/24/unbalanced-educational-practices-in-america/

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://americaneducationandpolicy.wordpress.com/2021/11/30/effectiveness-of-teaching-children-online/