Amy Bultena and Danette Albino talk about their experiences teaching lower-income students at Title 1 Schools. These ladies hit on a variety of topics from the importance of actually respecting your students as people to taking time to prioritize yourself!

If you’re a soon-to-be-teacher wondering what to expect or a seasoned Vet looking for reassurance you’re not alone, this podcast is for you!

Show Highlights:

• How to teach low-income kids when their most basic needs aren’t met
• The most important thing kids need in the classroom in Title 1 schools
• Why the Public Education System doesn’t necessarily know what’s best for its students
• The skills teachers were not prepared for, to nurture students
• The key to connecting with students in the classroom and cultivating those relationships
• The benefits of treating kids as people and not just as students
• Why it’s important to prioritize yourself alongside teaching
• Alternatives to self-help and therapy for Title 1 Teachers
• The thing we lose in stressful jobs, such as teaching low-income schools, that’s important to get back
• How to address your own “privilege” in the classroom
• The importance of talking about race, in and out of the classroom

 

Links Mentioned in the Show:

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• Open Minds to Equality
• Teaching with Poverty In Mind
• Rethinking Multicultural Education
• Teaching for a Change
• Celebrating Pluralism Six Years Later Article
• Start Where You Are