The Teacher Shortage Crisis

By: Trina English Jessica Martin Amanda Werner
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  • Summary

  • Even before the pandemic lock-downs, American teachers from sea to shining sea reported a critical shortage of teachers within their ranks, and have watched in horror at the crippling levels of greed, arrogance, apathy, and ignorance at every level of K-12 educational governance.While embattled teachers have continued to try in vain to draw attention to the issues, our leaders have failed to acknowledge the problems at all. But since covid, the nation’s teachers have borne witness to a break neck hastening pace of this downward spiral–and a total avoidance of a conversation from our leaders.


    This a-political podcast, created and produced exclusively by teachers, gets into the nitty gritty details of why teachers are leaving the profession in droves, and uncovers huge contributing structural problems baked into the teaching profession which are not discussed or understood even within the K-12 educational world, which also explain why so much of what is done in K-12 is ineffective. These desperate, passionate, highly qualified teachers use this podcast series to insert teachers forcefully into the national conversation about the critical issues plaguing K-12 education, because no one else was letting them in–a fact which belies a central thesis about the roots of the problems discussed throughout the episodes. Listeners will be gripped by the reality that without substantial reforms which empower teachers to lead the work, the inevitable result is a collapse of our very ability to effectively self-govern–a process which they argue is already well underway.


    Listen as they describe the problems in teacher pay, teacher preparation requirements, special education, climate and culture, reading instruction, the false promise of existing DEI based frameworks in K-12, and the problems inherent in outsourced canned curriculums. Become a part of the solution as they outline a framework to authentically fix these problems, which require all hands on deck from both inside and outside of K-12 education.
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Episodes
  • 18. Special Edition Episode--Our Reaction to the 2024 Election

    18. Special Edition Episode--Our Reaction to the 2024 Election
    Nov 10 2024

    The episode is a candid, unscripted reaction to the 2024 election results, featuring Trina and Amanda. They strive to maintain an apolitical focus despite having strong political opinions. The podcast underscores the importance of working across political lines to address the issues in K-12 education, and the role teachers play in fostering critical thinking in students. Trina shares her belief that the failures in K-12 education are contributing to the erosion of democracy and emphasizes the need for teachers' voices in educational policy.

    Amanda adds that teachers have historically managed to facilitate constructive conversations without political bias, and they discuss the broader implications of the election, including threats to the Department of Education and the impact on marginalized student populations. They argue for campaign finance reform and more civics education to combat societal issues such as illiteracy and political ignorance.

    The discussion includes references to a "This American Life" episode about political and income inequality, and both hosts call for more teacher involvement in governance. They stress the importance of unity and love across political divisions and invite listeners to join and contribute to the ongoing conversation about improving K-12 education and protecting democracy.



    Link to the "This American Life" episode referenced:     "It's My Party and I'll Try if I Want To."

    00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Episode
    00:41 The Role of Politics in Education
    02:14 Election Results and Teacher Reactions
    06:38 The Importance of Apolitical Teaching
    12:51 The Importance of Civics Education
    15:51 Addressing Literacy and Income Inequality
    21:53 The Need for Teacher Involvement in Policy
    35:36 Conclusion and Call to Action




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    37 mins
  • 17. First Hand Accounts: Veteran 2nd Grade Teacher & Instructional Coach Janet Nasir Shares Her Story

    17. First Hand Accounts: Veteran 2nd Grade Teacher & Instructional Coach Janet Nasir Shares Her Story
    Nov 10 2024

    In this podcast episode, the host welcomes Janet Nasir, a veteran second-grade reading teacher and instructional coach in Southern California. Jess and Trina engage in a discussion with Janet, who shares her extensive experiences and challenges with reading instruction in the U.S. Janet details her journey from teaching middle school to second grade, highlighting the systemic issues she encountered that lead to inadequate foundational reading skills instruction. They explore the broader implications of illiteracy on society and the need for comprehensive, explicit phonics instruction. Trina introduces a solution framework involving seasoned reading teachers mentoring new teachers to improve literacy rates. The episode culminates in a discussion on the importance of reading in a democratic society and the potential for systemic change.

    00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
    01:27 Janet's Teaching Journey
    03:06 Challenges in Reading Instruction
    03:47 Middle School Reading Struggles
    06:31 Teacher Training Gaps
    09:42 Blame and Systemic Issues
    14:05 RICA and Teacher Assessments
    17:47 Learning to Teach Reading
    21:55 Pandemic and Self-Education
    24:50 Impact of Effective Phonics Instruction
    32:41 Challenging Outdated Teaching Practices
    33:46 Personal Experiences with Reading Instruction
    34:48 The Problem with Current Reading Programs
    37:46 Introducing a New Solution
    51:12 The Importance of Literacy Rates
    01:02:47 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • 16. Bizzaro Scenarios: Puny Puns, Runaway Spit, and Superintendents Who Misplace Millions

    16. Bizzaro Scenarios: Puny Puns, Runaway Spit, and Superintendents Who Misplace Millions
    Nov 3 2024

    In this episode of the Teacher Shortage Crisis Podcast, hosts Amanda Werner, Jessica Martin, and Trina English introduce their new comedic segment, 'Bizarro Scenarios,' to share funny, weird, and sometimes tragic stories from K-12 education. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE!

    They share humorous anecdotes about misunderstandings with students and the challenges of using humor in the classroom. The episode also delves into more serious topics, like the misappropriation of funds by school superintendents and its impact on teachers and students. The hosts invite listeners to submit their own bizarre stories and join them in their mission to save public education.

    00:00 Introduction to the Teacher Shortage Crisis Podcast
    01:10 Introducing Bizarro Scenarios
    04:29 First Bizarro Scenario: The Punny Misunderstanding
    07:35 Teacher Humor Gone Wrong
    11:35 Amanda's Awkward Classroom Moment
    16:12 Weird Stuff Kids Say
    19:56 Awkward Icebreakers and Funny Classroom Moments
    21:38 A Tragic Story: School District Mismanagement
    22:38 The Fallout: Teacher Cuts and Budget Issues
    26:03 Corruption in K-12 Leadership
    28:39 Misappropriation of Funds and Its Impact
    31:57 The Chromebook Conundrum
    36:15 Wrapping Up: Call to Action


    Visit teachershortagecrisis.com to join the movement of teachers speaking up about the mess in K-12 Education in the United States.

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    39 mins

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