#210 The Continued Loss of a Generation with Jennifer Sey

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Episode blurb:

When I released my 2 part episode with Brian Mendler saying SCHOOLS SHOULD BE OPEN, many were quick to react. While most of Teach Me, Teacher’s listeners were positive and supportive of this episode, many came out of the woodwork to spout ad hominem attacks at myself and Brian. A select few of honest and passionate listeners offered valid criticisms and counter points, to which I quickly engaged with readily. I love quality discussions.

Brian’s episode was 5 months ago. People still email me with letters of thanks for speaking to the issues of schools being closed.

This season of the podcast has been defined by Covid—understandably so—and yet I can’t say I expected to see teachers, unions, and politicians questioning whether schools should be open this coming August. With many schools open and safe, vaccines rolling out in record numbers, and data to support school openings (including both Trump and Biden administrations), I figured all schools would be opening their doors again to the students and families who need them to be.

But they aren’t, and Jennifer Sey has a lot to say about it.

Jennifer is the author of Chalked Up and is a proud parent and supporter of teachers and public schools. She has taken up the rough fight to advocate for schools to open, and for teachers and kids getting back in the classroom.

In this talk, we examine the attacks she has faced in her advocacy for schools, why she left California, the political nature of school closures, and ultimately, why school doors should be open, especially this coming fall.

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