Ep. 65: Is Education a little bit culty?

Inspired by an Adam Grant episode, Is your organization a little culty? with NXIVM whistleblower Sarah Edmondson, Brian and Kasey ask the same question about education . . . is it a little culty? Potential red lights of a cult include the assumption of neediness, that it comes at a great cost, has loaded language, and claims to have all the answers. All of which can be attributed to education Does that mean it's a cult? Maybe. Check out this episode and help us answer the question, is education a little bit culty? Reference: Psychology Today: 12 Signs Someone Might Be Involved in a Cult Show Sponsors: Schurtz and Ties is sponsored by PeerDrivenPD, a teacher training platform that brings "candid conversations from some of the best classroom educators in the country." You can "get your training directly from the teachers in the trenches as current classroom teachers guide your professional learning with authentic insights and practical strategies you can try immediately." Check out ⁠⁠⁠PeerDrivenPD.com⁠⁠⁠ for more information, mention Schurtz and Ties, and get 10% off any purchase for one year! ⁠⁠TeachBetter.com⁠⁠: "The Teach Better Podcast Network is dedicated to supporting the entire school ecosystem through in-depth conversations around topics you care about. Covering a variety of areas in education, each podcast aims to support educators in the field toward creating and maintaining a progressive, student-focused classroom." Please reach out and let us know your thoughts or share a topic: X (Twitter): SchurtzandTies Gmail: [email protected] #DoGreatThings and #KeepKnocking