Introducing...Those Who Can't Teach Anymore

There are some good podcasts out there about education, but this one takes the cake. And the prize. (It has won a Top of the Rockies award from the Society of Professional Journalists and was nominated for an Ambie Award, which celebrates excellence in podcasting.) For your listening pleasure this summer, we’ve teed up Episode 5 of Those Who Can’t Teach Anymore. You’ll hear Charles and the people he interviewsdiscussing* the downsides of standardized testing* the upsides of process over product* the “tourist problem” in education* the intense irony of policies governing teachers and teaching* one of my favorite quotes ever, spoken by a state legislator (it’s in the intro)I chose this episode because, while I listened to it the first time, I kept saying, “Yes!!” “Right on!” and “Absolutely!!” So many of the points Charles and his guests make resonate with me, so I know they’ll resonate with you, too.I love this podcast on its own merit, but full disclosure here: Charles lives in Wyoming, and his podcast is centered on Wyoming. And Wyoming, dear readers, runs through my blood, as my father grew up there. Charles himself has visited the gas station and convenience store in Centennial where my dad actually lived and worked! (FYI, it’s called The Friendly Store now.) So I share this awesome episode with a heart full of fondness and pride.I hope you enjoy it!Teaching through Emotions is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.External linksThose Who Can’t Teach Anymore Season 1Those Who Can’t Teach Anymore Season 2CreditsFounder and Host: Betsy BurrisProducer: Jullian AndrokaeAudience Development: Andreea CoscaiMusic: Thom Burris/Jabbering Trout This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.teachingthroughemotions.com/subscribe