Educating from the Heart — the Florida Education Association’s monthly podcast — is your source for lively discussion from educators, parents and students on the issues that matter most to public education in Florida. Each episode you will hear the struggles and the successes in our schools directly from rank-and-file educators as well as local union leaders from around the state.
Educating From the Heart
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Educating from the Heart — the Florida Education Association’s monthly podcast — is your source for lively discussion from educators, parents and students on the issues that matter most to public education in Florida. Each episode you will hear the struggles and the successes in our schools directly from rank-and-file educators as well as local union leaders from around the state.
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April 27, 2023
Episode 23, Examining the Cost and Morality of Vouchers for All
Of all the education legislation passed this session, HB 1, the Universal Voucher bill, is likely to have the greatest long-term impact.<br /> <br /> In this episode of Educating from the Heart, we are joined by Norin Dollard, PhD, of the Florida Policy Institute and Rev. Dr. Russel Meyer, Executive Director of the Florida Council of Churches.<br /> <br /> Together, we discuss both the financial and the moral implications of Florida becoming the latest state to offer universal vouchers.<br /> <br /> * Episode 23 Show Notes:<br /> * <a href="#guest23"><br /> Guests<br /> </a><br /> * <a href="#show23"><br /> Show Resources<br /> </a><br /> * <a href="#transcript23"><br /> Transcript<br /> </a><br /> <br /> Guests<br /> <br /> * Norín Dollard, PhD, <a href="https://www.floridapolicy.org/">Florida Policy Institute</a>, Senior Policy Analyst<br /> * Rev. Dr. Russell Meyer, Executive Director <a href="https://floridachurches.org/">Florida Council of Churches </a><br /> <br /> Resources<br /> <br /> * <a href="https://feaweb.org/podcast/episode-7-vouchers-buyer-beware/">Educating from the Heart Episode 7:</a> Vouchers for All, Buyer Beware--In this episode you'll hear why some Florida parents regret pulling their child out of public schools for a chance to grab a private school voucher.<br /> * Universal Vouchers in the News<br /> <br /> * <a href="https://www.orlandosentinel.com/opinion/scott-maxwell-commentary/os-op-florida-school-voucher-public-records-hidden-scott-maxwell-20230426-b53evm5e3fhnhepspxkpfjxkbm-story.html">Florida Won't Tell you What's Wrong at its Voucher Schools -- Unless we Pay $10,413 </a>(April 26, 2023)<br /> * <a href="https://alec.org/article/arkansas-becomes-fifth-state-with-universal-education-opportunity-which-state-will-be-next/">Arkansas Becomes Fifth State with Universal Education Opportunity. Which State Will be Next?</a> (March 8, 2023):<br /> * <a href="https://www.thecentersquare.com/arizona/half-of-arizona-empowerment-scholarship-account-students-left-public-schools-latest-data-show/article_68b8f73e-abd6-11ed-b306-f77251687f3b.html">Arizona: Half of Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Account students left public schools, latest data show</a> (Feb 13, 2023)<br /> * <a href="https://worldcrunch.com/culture-society/sweden-schools-voucher-system">What Sweden's Teacher Shortage Says About Privatizing Education.</a> (Dec. 19, 2022)<br /> * <a href="https://www.pbs.org/newshour/education/is-sweden-proof-that-school-choice-doesnt-improve-education">Sweden: Is Sweden proof that school choice doesn’t improve education?</a> (Feb 28, 2018)<br /> * <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/sep/07/arizona-fight-koch-brothers-school-vouchers">Billionaires v Teachers: the Koch Brothers’ plan to starve public education</a> (Sept. 07, 2018)<br /> * <a href="https://www.edchoice.org/who-we-are/our-legacy/articles/milton-friedman-on-vouchers/">Milton Friedman on Vouchers</a> (2003)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Transcript<br /> Andrew Spar, FEA President: Hi, this is FEA President Andrew Spar. To stay on top of all the latest news and issues impacting our public schools, be sure to follow FEA on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. For more information on this podcast, visit <a href="http://www.feaweb.org/podcast">www.feaweb.org/podcast</a>.<br /> <br /> Announcer: Sharon: You're listening to Educating from the Heart. Thank you for joining our lively conversations with teachers, support professionals, parents, and students as they share issues that matter most in our public schools. Here are your hosts, Tina Dunbar and Luke Flint.<br /> <br /> Tina, Host: Welcome back to another episode of Educating from the Heart. I'd like to open up with a quote from Mark Twain. No man's life, liberty, or property are safe while the legislature is in session. I don't know if you've noticed it in the news, but Florida lawmakers have been busy at the state capi...
January 31, 2023
Episode 22, Parent Power: Defending Children’s Freedom to Learn
A growing number of Florida parents are expressing their opposition and concerns over the increasing list of books that are being removed from Florida public school classroom and district libraries. They say it’s another attack on education that could impede student success and push more educators out of the classroom.In this episode, you'll hear how these parents are mobilizing support and fighting back within their local communities. And you'll learn what you can do to become an education activist and join the movement to regain safe schools and the freedom for students to read, learn, and thrive. <br /> <br /> * <br /> Episode 22 Show Notes:<br /> <br /> * <br /> <a href="#guest22"><br /> Guests<br /> </a><br /> <br /> * <br /> <a href="#show22"><br /> Show Resources <br /> </a><br /> <br /> * <br /> <a href="#transcript22"><br /> Transcript<br /> </a><br /> <br /> <br /> GuestsRaegan Miller: Public School Advocate and Parent Activist* <a href="mailto:raegan@fftrp.org">email Raegan</a>* <a href="https://twitter.com/raeganmiller" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Follow Raegan on Twitter</a>* <a href="https://pv4ps.org/stand-up-for-our-public-schools-dont-be-distracted-by-fake-outrage/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read Raegan's column, Stand up for Our Public Schools, Don't be Distracted by Fake Outrage</a>Jabari Hosey: Parent & President of <a href="https://www.familiesforsafeschools.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Families for Safe Schools-Brevard County</a>* <a href="mailto:FFSS.brevard@gmail.com">email Jabari</a>* <a href="https://www.floridatoday.com/story/opinion/2022/01/14/desantis-talks-freedom-while-schools-and-children-suffer-opinion/9188126002/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read Jabari's column, Gov. DeSantis talks of freedom while Florida's schools and children suffer</a>Jen Cousins: Parent & Education Activist, Co-Founder of <a href="https://www.fftrp.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Florida Freedom to Read Project </a>* <a href="https://www.c-span.org/video/?520417-1/students-parents-testify-curriculum-censorship" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Watch Jen's testimony about academic censorship in Florida to the House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Civil Rights </a>* <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_MoN86DZIo" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Watch Florida Mom is on a Mission to end Book Banning </a> <br /> Resources* <a href="https://www.news-press.com/story/news/education/2022/09/26/school-book-bans-florida-2nd-highest-nation-pen-america-report-banned/10428021002/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PEN America report shows Florida has 2nd highest number of school-related book bans</a>* <a href="https://www.flalib.org/assets/Statements/Printable_FLA%20Freedom%20to%20Read%20Statement.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Florida Library Association (FLA) press statement in support of the freedom to read and the right to free speech. </a>* <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@FLFreedomRead/videos?view=0&sort=dd&shelf_id=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">FL Freedom to Read Project on Youtube </a>* <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PV4PS" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Public Voices for Public Schools</a> <br /> TranscriptAndrew Spar, FEA President: Hi, this is FEA President Andrew Spar. To stay on top of all the latest news and issues impacting our public schools. Be sure to follow FEA on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. For more information on this podcast, visit <a href="http://www.feaweb.org/podcast">www.feaweb.org/podcast</a>.Announcer: Sharon: You're listening to Educating from the Heart. Thank you for joining our lively conversations with. Support professionals, parents, and students as they share issues that matter most in our public schools. Here are your hosts,
November 17, 2022
Episode 21: Learning Political Activism Starts Here
Megan Betche has been teaching since 2004. Much has changed during that time; she notes that it is now harder than ever before to strike a work-life balance. The need to see a positive change led Betche to step outside her comfort zone and run for political office.In this episode of Educating from the Heart, we talk with Betche about her successes, her challenges, and her view of what public service should be about. <br /> <br /> * <br /> Episode 21 Show Notes:<br /> <br /> * <br /> <a href="#guest21"><br /> Guests<br /> </a><br /> <br /> * <br /> <a href="#show21"><br /> Show Resources <br /> </a><br /> <br /> * <br /> <a href="#transcript21"><br /> Transcript<br /> </a><br /> <br /> <br /> GuestMegan Betche, Seminole County ESE teacher <br /> Resources<a href="https://educationvotes.nea.org/run-for-office/see-educators-run/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See Educators Run Candidate Training</a>, NEA<a href="https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/hundreds-of-teachers-ran-for-office-demanding-better-pay-who-were-they/2022/01" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hundreds of Teachers Ran for Office</a>, Education Week<a href="https://www.orlandosentinel.com/politics/2022-election/voter-guide/os-2022-election-voter-guide-seminole-soil-water-cons-group-3-megan-betche-20221017-66a7xsqmkze2bbfarriacpboxi-story.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Megan Betche Candidate Profile</a>, Orlando Sentinel <a href="https://district.afcd.us/seminolesoilandwater/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Seminole Soil and Water Conservation District </a> <br /> TranscriptAndrew Spar, FEA President: Hi, this is FEA president Andrew Spar. To stay on top of all the latest news and issues impacting our public schools, be sure to follow FEA on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. For more information on this podcast, visit feaweb.org/podcast Sharon Nesvig: You're listening to Educating from the Heart. Thank you for joining our lively conversations with teachers, support professionals, parents, and students, as they share issues that matter most in our public schools. Here are your hosts, Tina Dunbar and Luke Flynt. Tina Dunbar, Host: Welcome back to another edition of Educating from the Heart. Thanks for listening. Luke, I have a puzzling question, which I believe you'd be able to provide some clarity. We've recently completed local, state and congressional elections, where we asked educators to identify and select candidates who support students and public education. We urged them to talk with their family and friends to choose the best candidates for their schools for teachers and for support staff, and to talk with those who have some knowledge of the ongoing issues and concerns that educators face. Well, to my surprise, I received pushback from some who stated that school employees should not be actively involved in politics.Well, Luke, that doesn't make sense, especially when you consider every decision made in public education begins with an elected official. I just don't get it. Everyone employed in public service, especially education need to be engaged in the political process to actively advocate for themselves, for their profession and their livelihood.Luke Flynt, Host: You know, Tina, when I started my teaching career, I didn't see myself as a very political person, but what happened is I realized that the over-testing that my students were facing was a policy choice, that my low pay was a policy choice, that Florida being last in the nation and student funding is a policy choice.And when we look at today's current environment, from book banning to the attacks on LGBTQ students and staff, those are policy decisions. And whenever there is a policy decision that negatively impacts you, you really have three choices: number one,
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