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Trapped!: Chaos In The Classroom

Trapped!: Chaos In The Classroom

Written by: Alpha News
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 Join Alpha News Journalist Sheila Qualls in this gripping podcast series as she delves into the alarming rise of violence and the decline of QUALITY EDUCATION in Minnesota schools.

Through in-depth interviews, expert insights, and captivating stories, "Trapped!: Chaos in the Classroom" exposes the complex web of factors contributing to these pressing issues. Tune in to explore potential solutions, hear from the voices of students, educators, and parents, and understand how we can work together to create safer and more effective learning environments for our future generations.© 2025 Trapped!: Chaos In The Classroom Politics & Government Social Sciences
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  • Trailer

    Trailer
    Mar 29 2023

    In Alpha News' upcoming investigative series podcast, "Trapped Chaos in Minnesota Schools," we delve into the concerning decline of quality education in the state of Minnesota. Through extensive research and interviews with educators, students, and parents, we uncover the root causes of this decline and explore potential solutions to improve the state of education.


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    2 mins
  • Ep. 1: The high stakes of low expectations

    Ep. 1: The high stakes of low expectations
    Apr 20 2023

    Harding High School’s 15-year-old stabbing victim was a visible sign of the decay in Minnesota public schools.

    Devin Scott, who was stabbed to death in the St. Paul high school this year, was a troubled student being passed from school to school.

    “A generation ago, a kid like Devin Scott would never have been in school. He would have been expelled before he ever got to Harding High. So how did he end up there?”

    Alpha News journalist Sheila Qualls asked that question on the first episode of her podcast, “Trapped!: Chaos in the Classroom.”

    In this limited podcast series, Qualls talks to parents, students, cops, administrators, and teachers to examine the problems in Minnesota's public education system.

    In this first episode, she looks at the high stakes of setting low expectations for students.

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    33 mins
  • Ep. 2: The proven failures of restorative justice

    Ep. 2: The proven failures of restorative justice
    Apr 27 2023

    In schools across the state and nation, expectations have plummeted. Students are no longer disciplined, and their disrespectful and violent behavior is not addressed, leading to lower performance across the board.

    The main culprit is restorative justice, says Sheila Qualls.

    In episode two of “Trapped!: Chaos in the Classroom,” Alpha News journalist Sheila Qualls talks with teachers, parents, and school board members about the damage restorative justice is doing to kids.

    Concerned about what's happening in your child's school? Sent a tip to: tips@alphanews.org


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    34 mins
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