S2E13 - It's All About the Kids... Or Is It?

Educators love to say “it’s all about the kids,” but are they telling the truth when they say this? Manuel makes the case that this statement is a big lie and that educators really only care about doing things their way. We unpack the “it’s about the students!” trope and examine the extent to which classrooms and districts make space for student voice and input. But first, we begin the episode with a review of recent education headlines about teenage pregnancy, teaching consent in the #MeToo era, and making use of those unwanted cafeteria lunches. Subscribe now and join us for All of the Above - the web series about education, hosted by real educators!