#104 - Gen Z Enters the Teaching Profession w/ Bryant Odega!

From low compensation, rising costs of living, and the tragic reality of school shootings to book bans, critical race hysteria, and threats against “woke” teachers–this sure seems like a hell of a time to decide to enter the teaching profession. And yet, a whole new generation of teachers are spending this summer getting ready to start their credentialing programs or prepping for their first year of teaching. How do we support and sustain this aspiring group, and what’s their outlook on the state of the teaching profession? This week we’re joined by Bryant Odega, a super-dope young educator who is about to begin his credentialing journey in the Teaching and Teacher Leadership program at our alma mater, the Harvard Graduate School of Education! He speaks with us about the Gen Z view of teaching and what it will take to cultivate more young, talented, and super-dope teachers. But first, Jeff and Manuel take a look at recent headlines in education including a private school hiking its tuition to cash in on school vouchers and an interesting look at social media’s benefits for LGBTQ youth. → Get your Teach the Truth T-Shirt here! → View this episode on YouTube! AGENDA 0:00 - Welcome! 6:43 - Private school targets voucher money by hiking tuition 20:24 - LGBTQ youth and social media 34:02 - Gen Z enters teaching w/ Bryant Odega!! 1:08:10 - 18yr old school board member DO-NOW STORIES: Florida’s new voucher law allows private schools to boost revenue For One Group of Teenagers, Social Media Seems a Clear Net Benefit SEMINAR: Bryant Odega on Twitter Bryant Odega on IG Teaching and Teacher Leadership Program at the Harvard Graduate School of Education Get MORE All of the Above: - Website - Podcast on multiple platforms via Anchor - Podcast via Apple Podcast - Podcast via Spotify - Twitter - Facebook Page Theme Music by its tajonthabeat