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EPISODE · Dec 4, 2025 · 12 MIN

Three headlines. Three realities.

from The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly – Education Edition · host Sherri Rochel

Tonight’s Good, Bad & Ugly walks through an inspiring win for Career and Technical Education, a concerning spike in teacher shortages, and a hard truth about ongoing learning loss that parents deserve to understand.In this episode, Dr. Sherri breaks down:🌟 The Good: CTE programs expanding nationwide, with 32 states now reporting career-readiness indicators — giving students real-world skills, confidence, and purpose.⚠️ The Bad: New data showing 1 in 8 teaching positions is unfilled or staffed by someone not fully certified — and how that impacts student learning.💥 The Ugly: AP reports confirming students remain half a grade level behind pre-pandemic in reading and math, and why this gap persists.If you’re a parent, educator, or school leader trying to make sense of what’s happening in education right now, this episode gives you the facts — and the context — you need.Tune in, share with a friend, and join the conversation about what truly matters in our schools.#Education #SchoolNews #TeacherShortage #LearningLoss #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #DrSherri #EducationThatMatters #ETMMethod

Tonight’s Good, Bad & Ugly walks through an inspiring win for Career and Technical Education, a concerning spike in teacher shortages, and a hard truth about ongoing learning loss that parents deserve to understand.In this episode, Dr. Sherri breaks down:🌟 The Good: CTE programs expanding nationwide, with 32 states now reporting career-readiness indicators — giving students real-world skills, confidence, and purpose.⚠️ The Bad: New data showing 1 in 8 teaching positions is unfilled or staffed by someone not fully certified — and how that impacts student learning.💥 The Ugly: AP reports confirming students remain half a grade level behind pre-pandemic in reading and math, and why this gap persists.If you’re a parent, educator, or school leader trying to make sense of what’s happening in education right now, this episode gives you the facts — and the context — you need.Tune in, share with a friend, and join the conversation about what truly matters in our schools.#Education #SchoolNews #TeacherShortage #LearningLoss #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #DrSherri #EducationThatMatters #ETMMethod

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