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Little Red School House
by LRSH
This podcast focuses on issues with our current education system and ways we can empower students, educators, and anyone who cares about education. Shouldn't people be put before profits? Shouldn't our children be educated to grow and learn instead of being treated like the means to the financial gain of those in power? If you agree with this so called "radical" and "revolutionary" perspective, you've come to the right place! Join educators Gord Milstone and John Battalion as they call out systemic problems and discuss how we can break down barriers in the educational system.
Episodes
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79 - Abrome - COVID safe schools
If you're an educator and/or parent who's experiencing increased pressure to accept getting infected because everyone around you is saying that "COVID is unavoidable everyone will get it so stop being anxious there's nothing you can do". Please hear us out when we say you are not alone, and even…
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78 - Knoxville Innovation School - COVID safe schools
If you're an educator and/or parent who's experiencing increased pressure to accept getting infected because everyone around you is saying that "COVID is unavoidable everyone will get it so stop being anxious there's nothing you can do". Please hear us out when we say you are not alone, and even…
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77 - Revolutionary Education - A conversation with Reclaim Party School Facilitators in collaboration with the Little Red School House
On this episode, Gord gets to chat with members and facilitators of The Party For Reclamation and Survival Party School. We discuss topics surrounding how their classes are set up and how they are facilitated, along with the topics they covered, comparing them to more conventional classroom...
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76 - Can't Get You Out of My Head with James from Prolekult
James from Prolekult is back! We start up with a discussion, and a few laughs, about British documentarian Adam Curtis and his new BBC series, Can't Get You Out of My Head. Then, we talk about the current situation with the National Health Service, a few other current events, and why more means...
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75 - Professional Development During A Pandemic
Adam dives into the issue of professional development during pandemic, referencing the experiences of some Redditors from /r/teachers. Then, he discusses the Missouri voucher program, why it matters, and how it's a manifestation of the historical crises in public education. Twitter…
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74 - Department For MisEducation Episode 6 Interview W/ Kimba & Ryan
Episode 6. Kimba & Ryan // Kimba: iamkingkimba (IG) Ryan: @frikhan_ (IG) The Department for Miseducation // @DfMEpod (Twitter) A podcast exploring education in all its possibilities. Providing a space for formal and informal educators to think critically about what education means. Hosted by…
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72 - Teacher Appreciation Week is BullShit
If someone's job requires an appreciation Week it means they aren't getting paid enough. I hate Teacher Appreciation Week because it only magnifies all the ways teachers are NOT appreciated. I'd really rather it just not happen at all. Or alternatively, maybe it would be best if it happened all...
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71 - Decolonization with Zikato - Part 2
Gord is joined again by Zitkato, one of the hosts of Bands of Turtle Island to continue their discussion on Decolonization. In this second part, Zitkato leads us through how lifestyleism - theorizing without real actions to help others materially - is patronizing and doesn't actually empower...
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70 - Brutally Honest with Sammie and Adam
When we talk about systems, we should be talking about a system not individuals. When we use words to describe what we stand for, we should mean everything that comes with it. But too often we don't. Sammie and Adam touch on these concepts in a wide ranging discussion on the pandemic, police...
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69 - White Feminism And The Open Schools Movement With Jennifer Binis
On today's episode we were fortunate to be joined by a truly talented, and empathy filled educator, Jennifer Binis. Jennifer discusses how teaching began as a job only for women. We also discuss feminism and how white feminists in the Open School movement think feminism is telling other women to...
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68 - Why We Must Defund and Abolish the Police
On today's episode John discusses why we must defund and abolish the police. Is a system that needs more funding/training to not shoot a child worthy of being saved?' Maybe the system is just doing what it was originally designed to do: kill. Maybe it's time to invest in people instead. Maybe…
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67 - Capitalism Commodifies Our Negative Personal Experiences
Adam and Christina continue their chitty chat about the ways in which capitalism distorts our feelings. In this second installment, they dive into the way capitalism commodifies our very real, negative personal experiences, necessitated by a model of constant production, and then sells them back…
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66 - UNLOCKED - Brutally Honest - Don't Want To Teach No More, My Heart Is Hurting And My Voice Is Sore
As a teacher have you felt like you don't want to teach any more? You aren't alone! Feeling like this does not make you a bad teacher. That is why we are sharing our brutally honest feelings about the topic. Not only do Gord and I share our own feelings on the topic - spoiler we both have felt…
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65 - We Can Make it Better - EP 5 - with Adam
Welcome to our storytelling series that hopes to make imagining the end of Capitalism easier than imagining the end of the world. Today's guest is our very own co-host Adam! If you have a better world you would like to share let us know. We would love to have you story tell, then discuss with us...
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64 - Successful Student Strike With Students Ayah And Desha
Pimlico Academy, a school in central London, made headlines on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 when students protested against their racist head teacher Dan Smith. Dan Smith tried to implement Christian hymns, tried to over-emphasis 'British values' in a manner that alienated senior staff, 30 of who…
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63 - Substitute Teacher Blues with Cohost Fernando
Co-host and substitute teacher Fernando shares what subbing has been like post COVID - the ups and downs. Along with catching up with our other host John Battalion, Fernando shares what he has been doing this and last year. Finally we discuss what Fernando plans to do next school year, and end…
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62 - Communal Grieving with Annie Tan
On today's episode we were fortunate to be joined by a truly talented, and empathy filled teacher, Annie Tan. A Chinese Asian American elementary special ed teacher of students of color living in Chinatown NYC, Annie shares and communally grieves about the negative affects COVID19 is having on...
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61 - How Capitalism Distorts Our Feelings
Adam and Christina get down to the business of how capitalism distorts our feelings, starting off with all the clichéd phrases we've all learned to rely on when someone is having a tough time. Then, we move into the current movements that are meant to make up for defunct US health care...
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60 - A Parent's Perspective on The COVID Open Schools Movement
NYC parent Rafael Lena shares his thoughts on the COVID Open Schools movement, education in this country, and much more. It was a pleasure talking with a parent that not only doesn't hate teachers but understands that we all (parents, students, and teachers) need solidarity if we are going to...
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59 - Should You Stay or Should You Go? with Deanna
John, and guest Deanna discuss why they both decided to take leave this school year and why they believe other teachers should take leave too. We also discuss the racism inherent in the "Open Schools" movement, our sad predictions for the future of education in this country, and our hopeful...
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58 - Ban Facial Recognition Technologies for Children—And for Everyone Else
Internet activist and anon Gregg Housh stops by to discuss #OperationPanopticon, the always glorious Tillie & the APT-69420 Arson Cats, and their (alleged) hack of 150,000 cameras operated by private firm Verkada. Find out just how fragile the surveillance state is and how to advocate against it…
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57 - Decolonization with Zitkato - Part 1
On this episode, Gord is joined by Zitkato, one of the hosts of Bands of Turtle Island to begin a discussion on Decolonization. In this first part, Zitkato leads us through how diversity of Indigenous People is understood outside of settler concepts of blood quantum and institutional labelling.…
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56 - Pushed Back Into Unsafe Classrooms with Ginny Melanson
John, Cassie and guest, Chicago teacher Ginny Melanson, sit down to discuss & commiserate about their first week back after being pushed into unsafe classrooms. We also discuss how Lori Lightfoot broke the CTU, and how the future of education is dependent on educators uniting in solidarity with...
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55 - Important News and Updates for LRSH in 2021 and Beyond
John Battalion and Gord Milstone discuss important news, updates, what they have been doing during COVID and their plans for LRSH in 2021 and beyond. There's just too much to share. After listening to the episode for more information, you can: Follow us on Twitter @LRedSchoolHouse. Email us at...
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54 - Brutally Honest - Adam and Sammie discuss relationships between racism, property rights and police violence
Sammie and Adam sit down to discuss relationships between racism, property rights and police violence in the deeply diseased region of Southeast Michigan. The disheartening tales of these communities are woven into the broader understanding of why community action is so important, especially as...
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53 - People Helping People - Free School Based Grocery Stores
Paul and Breana from First Refuge Ministries stop by to discuss their free grocery store, a partnership with Linda Tutt High School in Texas. We discuss the characteristics of the project and give particular attention to how the project can be replicated in other communities....
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52 - Department For MisEducation Episode 5 interview with Malcolm Richards // @malcolmrichards
Episode 5. Malcolm Richards // @malcolmrichards The Department for Miseducation // @DfMEpod A podcast exploring education in all its possibilities. Providing a space for formal and informal educators to think critically about what education means. Hosted by Zahra (she/her) & M (they/them). Our…
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51 - Department For MisEducation Episode 4 Claire // @bristol_teacher
Episode 4. Claire // @bristol_teacher The Department for Miseducation // @DfMEpod A podcast exploring education in all its possibilities. Providing a space for formal and informal educators to think critically about what education means. Hosted by Zahra (she/her) & M (they/them). Our logo is by...
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50 - Coup Coup Ka Choo - with Adam and Sammie
Adam and Sammie sit down to discuss the fascist coup and offer up advice to liberals, like "don't talk to cops". We also look at some of the responses on Twitter and critique the empty calls for unity. And, finally, won't someone think of the children!? Follow us on Twitter and Patreon:...
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49 - Department For MisEducation Episode 3 Interview with Marsha Garratt // @mcg1981
Episode 3. Marsha Garratt // @mcg1981 The Department for Miseducation // @DfMEpod A podcast exploring education in all its possibilities. Providing a space for formal and informal educators to think critically about what education means. Hosted by Zahra (she/her) & M (they/them). Our logo is by...
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48 - Department For MisEducation Episode 2 Interview with Aisha Thomas // @itsaishathomas
Episode 2. Aisha Thomas // @itsaishathomas The Department for Miseducation // @DfMEpod A podcast exploring education in all its possibilities. Providing a space for formal and informal educators to think critically about what education means. Hosted by Zahra (she/her) & M (they/them). Our logo is...
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47 - LRSH New Years Eve Party 2021
It's the Little Red Schoolhouse New Year's Eve event, with musical performances by Mission of Burma and Sammie Lewis! Special guests include: author Regan Sova, Christina, and James from Prolekult. We talk about Julian Assange, tripping out on NYE, and a post-capitalist world. Pop open a bottle…
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46 - Truly Talented with Sammie from Detroit Will Breathe
Detroit Will Breathe is a movement formed on the streets of Detroit in the midst of an international movement against police brutality towards Black lives. Sammie, a Detroit Will Breathe leader, joined us to discuss major events in the movement and considerations for organizing. We cover a lot…
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45 - Department For MisEducation Ep 1 Interview with Ro Henry-Grant
Episode 1. Ro Henry-Grant @the_afroteacher The Department for Miseducation@DfMEpodA podcast exploring education in all its possibilities. Providing a space for formal and informal educators to think critically about what education means. Hosted by Zahra (she/her) & M (they/them). Our logo is by...
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44 - What is Solidarity?
Andy Blunden is an amazing comrade that has contributed heavily to the international movement. In this interview, he explains the characteristics of solidarity, how it differs from other forms of collaboration in the American Left, and why it is so important to socialism. Check out Andy's…
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43 - Halloween Special
In this episode, Adam and Gord chat about Halloween and its place in the school year and western capitalist society. This episode will likely have a follow-up in the coming weeks where we extend some of our thoughts on the performative and downright spooky elements of this and other holidays. The...
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Bonus Episode - No More Exclusion's Podcast Coming Soon
We would like to introduce LRSH listeners, education activists and organizers to No More Exclusion's Podcast. Our comrades and friends Nirad, Kadeem, and Lana share the first episode of a podcast where they bring together radical thinking on education, growing up, and speaking truth to the…
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42 - Tiger Island by Reagan Sova
Co-host Adam welcomes author Reagan Sova to discuss his book Tiger Island. Their discussion focuses on the craft of the writing process, the developmental role of children's participation in sports, and characteristics of anarcho-syndicalist organization. Solidarity!...
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41 - The Development of Thinking with Dr. Aaro Toomela of Talinn University
On this episode, co-host Adam chats with Dr. Aaro Toomela of Talinn University. Their discussion focuses on the development of thinking from childhood into adulthood, constraints on behavior, and relevance to the current historical moment. Join us as we discuss the mind-as-such and work toward a...
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40 - A Conversation With No More Exclusions (NME)
On this episode, Gord is joined by members and affiliates of the UK abolitionist group that focuses on schooling as it pertains to racial justice, and abolishing exclusions (expulsions), along with dismantling the structural injustices that exist in the education system of the UK. We are lucky to...
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39 - Conversation with Radidcal Education Forum UK
On this episode, Gord gets to chat with members and affiliates of the Radical Education Forum. 'Rad Ed', as it is referred to, has its beginnings in the 2010 UK election and focuses on creating discourse on the need for radical restructuring of education, working toward a more democratic and...
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38 - Organzing post COVID w/ Breandan from Marxism & Moshpits
On this episode, John and Gord speak with Breandan from Marxism And Moshpits, who is also an organizer with the Nebraska Left Coalition. We discuss the formation of this org, along with some of the main issues and features non-tendency Left-Wing organizations encounter. This is all in a process…
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Bonus - Brutally Honest : Teachers Forced to Break Quarentine
Last year John Battalion's school district removed the floor from one of it's elementary school lunchrooms that was leaking Mercury vapor only because parents contacted the news. So why should John and his coworkers now believe that his administrators have the safety of him, the workers, and the...
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37 - Nourishment for our Souls - Edward, Cassie, John, and Gord
Join John, Gord, Edward, and Cassie as we discuss educational updates - budget cuts, health care workers being fired, & pick Edward & Cassie's brains about their experience with mutual aid. Then we take a much needed break to nourish our souls by playing a game called Snake Oil. Follow us on...
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36 - Brutally Honest - Capitalism Exploits People with Empathy
John & Gord are Brutally Honest discussing their thesis - Capitalism Exploits People with Empathy. Start our episode right by listening to a clip of Jim Sterling spitting fire. We also play an amazing clip of the economist Dr. Richard Wolff explaining how we shouldn't fear letting Capitalism die....
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22- Unlocked - We Can Make it Better with Fernando Valenzuela
"We Can Make it Better" is our storytelling series that hopes to make imagining the end of Capitalism easier than imagining the end of the world. On today's episode we are joined by co-host - Fernando Valenzuela, as he describes his better world. Follow us on Twitter @LRedSchoolHouse. Support us…
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35 - Love and Solidarity in a post COVID-19 World
In this JAM packed episode we share an amazing speech by Matt Christman, John reads the words of his cousin - an ER doctor leading an ICU in NYC, we play for you an amazing clip of Dr. Richard Wolff explaining how Capitalism is to blame for everything we are experiencing right now, and a radio…
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34 - Truly Talented w/ Left Wing Academic Adam
In today's Truly Talented episode, we meet Adam, a left-wing academic who is joining our movement. Adam uses what is called Cultural Historical Theory, a system of inquiry popularized by Marxist educators and educational philosophers like Lev Vygotsky to critique research practices, along with...
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33 - Teaser - We Can Make A Better World - with Coffee with Comrades Podcast
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32 - Education Post COVID-19
Hosts Fernando, Gord, and John share how their schools have been handling teaching during the quarantine, & what they predict education will be like post COVID-19. We plan to host live call in episodes. Follow us on Twitter @LRedSchoolHouse. Support us by becoming a member of the LRSH patreon…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This podcast focuses on issues with our current education system and ways we can empower students, educators, and anyone who cares about education. Shouldn't people be put before profits? Shouldn't our children be educated to grow and learn instead of being treated like the means to the financial gain of those in power? If you agree with this so called "radical" and "revolutionary" perspective, you've come to the right place! Join educators Gord Milstone and John Battalion as they call out systemic problems and discuss how we can break down barriers in the educational system.
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LRSH
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