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Teaching In A Red State
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Florida Teacher
In this episode, Danielle Goodman from Florida joins Mirav to talk about the state of teaching. Florida is a difficult place to be a teacher: factors like low earnings and the cultural climate make a challenging job even harder. In spite of the challenges, countless educators choose to stay and make a difference in the lives of our nation's next generation. Tune in to learn more about teaching as a career and the nuanced story of America's teachers today.
Topics
00:36 Introduction
02:14 Necessary certifications and education
03:44 It's a full time job
04:19 Earnings for a teacher in Florida
06:55 Florida's teaching climate
08:19 Is it possible to be an agent of change as a teacher?
10:40 With all the challenges, why stay a teacher?
14:19 More on earnings
15:02 Biggest challenges
20:36 Ending on a high note: a story of success
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Music credit: Kate Pierson & Monica Nation
Chapters
1. A Second Career in Teaching (00:00:00)
2. Teaching Requirements and Pay Reality (00:03:39)
3. High School Teaching and Supplemental Income (00:06:03)
4. Curriculum Restrictions and Freedom Limitations (00:10:03)
5. Challenges: Policies, Mental Health, and Safety (00:15:47)
6. Success Stories and Why Teachers Stay (00:20:59)
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