E56: Educator Roundtable: Testing, Tenure, and Tradition w/ Teachers Josh Bender and Courtney McHughes

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As the school year reaches its crescendo, the quiet rumblings of discontent among conservative educators find a voice on our latest episode. Joined by passionate teachers Josh Bender and Courtney McHughes, we peel back the curtain on the trials and triumphs of instilling conservative values amidst the modern educational landscape. Their stories, marked by influential high school mentors and the seismic waves of political change, offer a beacon for those navigating the testing tides of standardized assessments and union politics.
Amid the fervor for educational reform, our guests shed light on the contentious tenure system, sparking a debate over its necessity and the implications for student success. We share candid accounts of our journeys into the teaching sphere, reflecting on the stark political dichotomies within the profession and the push for balance as the academic year wanes. The question of whether to embrace or reform the tenure system lingers, as we grapple with the pressures of testing and the looming specter of burnout that all educators face. Courtney recounts her transition from public to charter education, where the promise of pedagogical freedom and the integration of traditional values breathe new life into her classroom. Finally, they give their parting advice to listeners that you are not alone and to keep fighting the good fight.
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