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This week, longtime show fans will be happy to hear a familiar voice (Mike Hernandez from Academica) join us on the program. Sarah talks about an article discussing how teacher retention rates among teachers of color has reached crisis levels. Our hosts discuss strategies to address the issue. Ryan talks about a fun class activity that social studies teachers can use to impart content knowledge while also teaching students valuable life skills.

Article:
https://www.the74million.org/article/educators-using-2019-diversity-report-to-show-districts-how-they-can-better-support-teachers-of-color/

https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/edtrustmain/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/15140833/If-You-Listen-We-Will-Stay-Why-Teachers-of-Color-Leave-and-How-to-Disrupt-Teacher-Turnover-2019-September.pdf

Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye); Michael Hernandez (@edtechmichael)
Producer: Ross Ulysse