Real Educators Matter Ep. 5

from Real Educators Matter · host Kyle Newsome

The conversation with Tamika Killins, a principal in an elementary school, covers her journey in education, her views on retention, culture vs. instruction, suspension, standardized testing, SPED, and the impact of parenting on her approach as an educator. The conversation explores the impact of parenthood on educators, the responsibility of schools in raising students, the challenges of inequity in education, and the vision for an ideal school. It also delves into the experience of being a woman of color in education and the importance of representation. Takeaways Black girl magic Aha moments in education Impact of parenthood on educators Responsibility of schools in raising students Challenges of inequity in education Vision for an ideal school Experience of being a woman of color in education Chapters 00:00 Journey in Education 06:45 Culture vs. Instruction 13:59 Standardized Testing 21:23 Changes in Education 29:34 Challenges of Inequity in Education 34:48 Vision for an Ideal School

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