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What does it mean to be educated for today's modern learner? With the rise in technology, is education a dying field? Are teachers necessary?Join middle school teachers Alyssa and Andre as they explore the ins and outs of today's education system through the lens of equity and social justice. Each episode will explore relevant topics in education from the perspective of two black teachers in an urban school setting.

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What does it mean to be educated for today's modern learner? With the rise in technology, is education a dying field? Are teachers necessary?Join middle school teachers Alyssa and Andre as they explore the ins and outs of today's education system through the lens of equity and social justice. Each episode will explore relevant topics in education from the perspective of two black teachers in an urban school setting.

    WE WERKIN'!

    WE WERKIN'!

    It's been a while but the TLU duo has reintroduced podcasting into their already busy schedules. Join Alyssa and Andre on this week's episode where they get into some of their inner thoughts about the education system and answer questions like "What would you do if you sat in 'the big chair'?" and "Can a colleague ever become a friend?". Get caught up with your favourite or not so favourite educators. Its Real Teachers. Real Talk.
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    • 1 hr 1 min
    When Did I Turn into a Dance Mom?

    When Did I Turn into a Dance Mom?

    Being a Dance Mom comes with its own set of struggles; microaggressions are not supposed to be one of them. On this week's episode of TLU Alyssa and Andre unpack how extra-curricular experiences have an effect on how students present themselves in the classroom on a day-to-day basis. Are we recognizing the shield or invisible backpack that our students walk with everyday? Tune in as they answer this question and more.
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    • 41 min
    Rejected

    Rejected

    The crew has gone from being fired to being a part of the 'hunger games' to getting interviews for new positions. On this week's episode of Teachers Like Us, Alyssa and Andre bring this job security mini series to a close. Tune in to find out if they have secured jobs for next school year or if they are joining the winds of change and throwing their applications at new teaching positions. It's Real Teachers. Real Talk.
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    • 30 min
    It's Interview Time!

    It's Interview Time!

    Positions are posted, interviews coming in and change is happening. Tune into this week's episode of TLU where Alyssa and Andre give updates on their current employment situations and discuss some of the great things happening in schools during Black History Month. It's Real Teachers. Real Talk.
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    • 36 min
    Still Fired!

    Still Fired!

    The last couple of weeks have been a rollercoaster of emotions. Yes, they still are fired but there is reason to celebrate because the provincial government is making Black History mandatory learning. Tune in to this weeks episode of TLU as Alyssa and Andre share some behind the scene details around the "reconstructing of department position" and give their takes on the announcement from the provincial government.
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    • 37 min
    We Got Fired!

    We Got Fired!

    Yes. The title is real. Tune in to find out why and how on this weeks episode of Teachers Like Us.
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    • 38 min

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