American Education and Policy with Dr. Leah Lester

The episode addresses good and bad uses of technology in our schools and how reliance on technology can affect our students. Policies are recommended to protect and safeguard education for our nation, foster higher-order thinking, and provide authenticity and legitimacy in educational technology.

The podcast discusses barriers in American Education practices that have created unfair opportunities and achievement gaps for ethnic minorities and African Americans. Solutions are provided to promote fairer practices.

This podcast addresses the connectivity of education and truth and their indispensable roles. The value of education is addressed, as are global standards and the reliable outcomes of education.

The Podcast discusses the reasons for changing policies that we thought were already resolved. Discussions on American court cases won to rectify educational policies, and hope for those who fight for educational equity is provided.

This episode addresses the current assault on education and the strategic role of educators in responding to this disorder while utilizing a list of virtues in their professional practice. The acknowledgement that schooling has become devalued is mentioned, and the question of where we go from here is answered.

This episode discusses the current crisis America faces, resulting from the current regime. Why America has been viewed as a great nation in terms of education, and the attributes of greatness found in Titles I-4 and Title IX are discussed. Warnings and suggestions are made for how we can see ourselves through the current crises and what we can do to be strong.

The episode addresses the relevance of the U.S. Department of Education in light of the threat from the candidate to remove the department if Donald Trump wins the presidency. The history of the department and its role in the nation are discussed. A call to uphold the department for the nation's sake is said.