The Miseducation of the American Child: Failing the Whole Child

In this moment, the systems shaping our future—from healthcare to public education—are being pushed to their limits. As conversations around AI in medicine grow and funding priorities continue to shift, bigger questions emerge about who these systems are really built to serve—and who gets left behind. In this episode of The Rally Room, host Emiliana Guereca sits down with educator E.J. Blanchard to break down the miseducation of the American child. Together, they explore the realities of underfunded schools, teacher shortages, and a growing literacy crisis shaped by smartphones and changing learning habits—unpacking what’s at stake and what it will take to better support the next generation. 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes drop every Friday. Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, & Facebook: @therally_room Follow E.J. Blanchard on Instagram: @ej_blanchard