Transparency in Teaching (stuff)
Transparency in Teaching (stuff)

Transparency in Teaching (stuff)

Transparency in Teaching

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Public education sucks and needs a significant overhaul. Want change? So do we! Real classroom teachers explain the effects of decisions made by the people who “think” they know what’s best for education and what we know would work better. It’s a good dose of reality with a few laughs thrown in. Transparency in Teaching lets you see through the classroom door, so you know what's really happening in today's classrooms. Pull up a chair and join in the conversation.

Recent Episodes

058 Public money for Private School Choice: Who Benefits and Who Pays the Price?
JAN 28, 2025
058 Public money for Private School Choice: Who Benefits and Who Pays the Price?

In this episode of "Transparency in Teaching," we tackle the hot topic of school choice and its potential impact on public education. On the surface, letting families decide where to spend their educational tax dollars on the school of their choice seems to make sense. But once we pull back the curtain on the consequences of this financial diversion of public funds, the idea seems more like nonsense. Are the potentially devastating effects school choice can wreak on public school resources and the people they serve worth it?

We get into:

00:06:16 - Understanding Different Types of Vouchers 00:08:01 - Arguments For and Against Vouchers

00:10:17 - Demographics of Private School Students

00:12:24 - Access and Limitations of Voucher Programs

00:13:39 - Financial Instability of Voucher Schools

00:15:10 - Teacher Qualifications and Regulations

00:16:02 - Impact on Resources and Facilities

00:17:27 - Concerns About Accountability in Private Schools

00:19:28 - Jen’s Anecdote on Her Private School Experience

00:24:28 - Racial and Economic Segregation in Private Schools

00:26:20 - Research Findings on Voucher Effectiveness

00:30:33 - Potential Benefits of Competition

00:32:41 - Quality Concerns in Private Education

00:34:41 - Impact of Vouchers on Public School Funding

00:37:07 - Vicious Cycle of Underfunding Public Schools

00:39:29 - The Business Model vs. Education

00:40:54 - Concerns from Private School Administrators

00:43:05 - Need for Accountability in Voucher Programs

00:44:19 - Alternative Solutions to Vouchers

00:46:04 - Investing in Public School Improvements

00:49:17 - Community Schools and Support Services

00:50:33 - Addressing Systemic Inequalities in Education

What do you think? Is it time to “defund” public education?

Tune in for a thought-provoking look at the future of education. 



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55 MIN
The Rookie Report: Stories from New Teachers' First Years.
DEC 4, 2024
The Rookie Report: Stories from New Teachers' First Years.

Welcome to Transparency in Teaching! In this special episode, Anne introduces an exciting new series that dives into the real-life journeys of brand-new teachers. From navigating the certification process to stepping into their first classrooms, these fresh educators share candid stories, practical tips, and lessons they wish they’d known before starting.

Here’s a sneak peek at what you’ll hear in this series:

  • Mark’s Advice: Choosing between the student teaching or internship route.
  • Stephan’s Tips: Timing your video submissions for CalTPAs and making them shine.
  • Zachery’s Insights: The most valuable preparation for the realities of teaching.

Whether you’re considering a career in education, currently in a credential program, or just curious about the challenges and triumphs faced by our newest educators, this series offers invaluable wisdom and inspiration.

Key Takeaways in This Episode:

  • Honest reflections on the transition from training to teaching.
  • Actionable advice for future educators, straight from those who’ve just been there.
  • A hopeful glimpse into the future of education through the eyes of passionate new teachers.

Who This Episode Is For:

  • Aspiring teachers weighing their certification options.
  • Credential program participants looking for real-world advice.
  • Anyone interested in the personal journeys of the educators shaping the next generation.

Call to Action:
Grab a notebook, pour a cup of coffee, and get ready to feel inspired by the voices of tomorrow’s teachers. Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with anyone who might find it helpful!

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Get ready to hear Mark’s in-depth take on choosing between the student teaching and intern paths—what he learned, what he’d do differently, and what he wishes someone had told him!


Thank you, Sunny, for the background music! Find Sunny and more at:

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https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/sunny

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2 MIN
55 Trump vs. Harris on Education: Who's Got Our Kids Backs?
NOV 1, 2024
55 Trump vs. Harris on Education: Who's Got Our Kids Backs?

Ok, it's just a couple of days before we have to decide what some are calling "the fate of our county." Part of that fate is what's on the slate for public education. Both candidates have education as part of their platforms. I went to each candidate's pages to see their education plans. I am bringing my findings to you in a way that is as unbiased as I can manage. Ultimately we all want the same thing-- for our children to have the best education possible that will help them be adults that contribute to the betterment of society. We just seem to have different opinions on how to get there. (Compromise, anyone??)


The result is this episode; Jen and Jimese were busy being teachers, so since the election is literally in just a few days, I decided to throw caution to the wind and just went for it and recorded this episode by myself. I also decided not to spend 6 hours editing it. (Which maybe I should have because I sure say "um" and "uh" a lot. You know how it is thinking on the fly. ) I wanted to get this information out there for anyone concerned about what state our schools may be in after November 5. The links to the websites I used to create this episode can be found on our website, TransparencyinTeaching.com

I hope you get some value out of my solo discussion. Please share this episode (soon!) with anyone you think might find value. While you're at it, could you give us a nice rating, too?

Now, take your mighty pen and go forth and vote your conscience.

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25 MIN