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This podcast is moving to a new home: K-12 Confidential. New look and vibe, same goal–to compel congress to form a national K-12 teacher governing board, which allows teachers to lead teaching in America today. We continue to ask to be placed in the same positions of leadership over our own profession that are provided to medical doctors, real estate agents, lawyers, and all other credentials professions in America.

We ask that you allow us to fix the giant bizarre messes in our profession that corruption, greed, ignorance, and apathy have wrought, and in so doing ensure that we have a highly literate voting population able to engage meaningfully in the democratic process.

Visit us at k-12confidential.com, to check us out. And look for us starting in late July on all of your favorite listening platforms, including our new K12 confidential youtube channel! Our show needs teachers from every political stripe, geography, and background to come on and share their expert knowledge about the messes!

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In this episode, hosts Trina and Amanda delve into the teacher shortage crisis, focusing on the high costs and issues related to the teacher induction process. They are joined by Kelvin, who shares his experience of leaving the profession after just two years, despite the extensive financial and time investments required to become a teacher and the burdensome teacher induction process. They describe the ways in which schools pile more requirements on an already overstretched new teacher, and provide little to no support. They also explore the systemic issues within the education system and the broader impacts on the teaching profession and education quality. The episode aims to provide validation and insight to current teachers while offering an eye-opening perspective for administrators and the general public.

00:00 Introduction to the Teacher Shortage Crisis
02:18 Kelvin's Journey: From Aspiring Teacher to Leaving the Profession
04:32 The Financial and Emotional Toll of Becoming a Teacher
06:04 The Burden of Student Loans and Financial Struggles
08:16 Challenges of Student Teaching and Internships
10:32 The Induction Process: A Teacher's Perspective
15:54 Systemic Issues in Teacher Credentialing and Support
19:31 Conclusion: Reflecting on the Future of Teaching

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In this episode, Trina and Amanda delve into the complex and often misunderstood process of becoming a teacher in the United States, particularly in California. They discuss the extensive financial, emotional, and time investments required, highlighting how these barriers contribute to the current teacher shortage. The conversation explores the disparities in teacher preparatory programs, the bureaucratic hurdles faced by new teachers, and the systemic income inequality that prevents many potential educators from entering or staying in the profession. Through personal anecdotes and critical analysis, they shed light on the oppressive elements of the certification process and offer potential solutions for making it more accessible and equitable.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:29 Understanding the Teacher Shortage Problem
02:22 Financial and Emotional Investments in Teaching
03:44 The Credentialing Process: California vs. Washington
05:44 Challenges of Student Teaching and Internships
10:56 The Burden of Continuing Education
16:14 Personal Experiences and Systemic Issues
18:47 The Impact on Disadvantaged Schools
22:40 Clearing the Credential and Ongoing Challenges
29:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Website: teachershortagecrisis.com

www.rebelteachersrising.com
Petition to Save K-12 Schooling and our Precious Democracy!

https://www.k-12confidential.com/