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Teachers Like Us

What does it mean to be educated for today's modern learner? With the rise in technology, is education a dying field? Are teachers necessary?Join middle school teachers Alyssa and Andre as they explore the ins and outs of today's education system through the lens of equity and social justice. Each episode will explore relevant topics in education from the perspective of two black teachers in an urban school setting.
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Episodes

Is it OK for Students to Use the N-word?

In this episode, Alyssa and Andre answer questions from their listeners on the Anti-Black Racism review for the Peel District School Board. Support the show

Jun 24, 202039 minSeason 2Ep. 4

PDSB says "#BLM" Part 2

Alyssa and Andre dive into the Peel District School Board's Anti-Black Racism Review and what teachers and parent need to do when this topic is no longer #trendy. Support the show

Jun 19, 20201 hr 19 minSeason 2Ep. 3

PDSB says "#BLM"

So who thought it was a good idea to handcuff a 6 year old Black girl at school? Join Alyssa and Andre as they unpack a review focused on Anti-Black Racism in the Peel District School Board. Support the show

Jun 13, 202057 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Teaching During Quarantine

Am I really going to home school my kids? Do I have to wear actual pants to this online staff meeting? What day is it? Join Alyssa and Andre as they kick off Season 2 of TLU discussing how their teaching and parenting worlds have collided during social distancing. Support the show

Jun 03, 202037 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Curriculum Development

On this short bonus episode, Alyssa unpacks the theory behind curriculum development and anti-Black racism Support the show

May 25, 202018 min

Peace Out Season 1

Alyssa and Andre say goodbye to season 1 and let you know what's in store for season 2 Support the show

Mar 25, 20209 min

What They Don't Teach You in Teachers College

Alyssa and Andre discuss the lessons that Teacher Education Programs should be teaching future teachers before they step in to the classroom. Support the show

Mar 18, 202028 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Wash Your Hands. Don't Be Racist!

In this special edition of Teachers Like Us, Alyssa and Andre discuss Covid-19, racism, and xenophobia. Support the show

Mar 13, 202017 min

Teacher's Strike: "Fair Deal or No Deal"

Andre and Alyssa discuss the major bargaining points in the current Education Job Action in Ontario (2020. Please visit https://etfocb.ca/ to stay up to date with the collective bargaining progress. Support the show

Mar 12, 202025 minSeason 1Ep. 9

There's a Racist in My Pocket

Alyssa and Andre discuss the the impact of Dr. Seuss Week on the teaching community and how rhyming words have played a part in masking racism. Support the show

Mar 04, 202030 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Code-switching Part 1

Alyssa and Andre discuss what it means to code switch and manage multiple lived experiences from both a teacher and student perspective. Support the show

Feb 26, 202023 minSeason 1Ep. 7

The 'Shade' is Real!

Andre and Alyssa discuss what colourism/shadeism are and how these ideologies impact your students. What does it mean when your students talk about being "light-skinned" vs. "dark-skinned" and why it's a problem for racialized communities. Support the show

Feb 12, 202026 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Don't Touch My Hair

Join Alyssa and Andre with a special guest to talk about hair in the black community and what that means for your students. Support the show

Feb 05, 202032 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Getting Real About Black History Month

Alyssa and Andre explore some of the pitfalls educators make during Black History Month and give you practical steps for how to move forward with a culturally responsive Black History Month (and year!) Support the show

Jan 29, 202025 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Everything is Curriculum

How do you figure out what to teach and how to teach it? Join Alyssa and Andre as they talk about curriculum development and instructional design through a culturally responsive lens. Support the show

Jan 22, 202026 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Building Authentic Relationships with Students

In this episode, Alyssa and Andre discuss their teaching philosophies and how building relationships with students is beneficial to student learning. Support the show

Jan 15, 202025 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Real Teachers ● Real Talk

Welcome to the first episode of Teachers Like Us! Join hosts Alyssa and Andre, middle school teachers with a fresh perspective on education. In episode 1, meet the educators behind Teachers Like Us as they explain their respective journeys into education. Support the show

Jan 08, 202025 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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