Present Tense, Future Perfect: Exploring democracy from education to action.

About Present Tense, Future Perfect: Exploring democracy from education to action.

"Present Tense, Future Perfect" takes listeners into the heart of America's education system, revealing how the challenges facing our schools directly impact the health of our democracy. Hosted by veteran education documentarian Sally Nellson, each episode features candid conversations with educators on the front lines of this cultural and political battleground. From the fight for inclusive classrooms to the struggle against historical censorship, this podcast connects the dots between what happens in our schools and the future of our nation. With its unique "2025 Vision Test" segment, the show examines how current education policies and reform proposals could reshape our democratic landscape. "Present Tense. Future Perfect" isn't just about education – it's about the future of American democracy itself.

Publisher

Sally Nellson

Category

education · government

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Sept 2024

Latest episode

17 Sept 2024

Latest episodes

3 episodes in the feed.

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   17 Sept 2024

   Educating for Democracy: A Principal's Vision with Dwayne Washington

   Principal Dwayne Washington shares his approach to teaching comprehensive Black history, addressing learning loss, and attracting qualified teachers to underserved communities, emphasizing education's role in shaping informed citizens.

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   17 Sept 2024

   Empathy Under Fire: A Queer Teacher's Journey with Flint Del Sol

   Flint Del Sol, a trans educator, discusses the challenges of LGBTQ+ representation in schools, the impact of politicization on education, and the importance of building relationships with students in an increasingly polarized environment.

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   17 Sept 2024

   Schooling Democracy: Why Public Education is America's Lifeline with Rebecca Mieliwocki

   div]:bg-bg-300 [&_pre]:-mr-4 md:[&_pre]:-mr-9"> _*]:min-w-0"> Rebecca Mieliwocki, 2012 National Teacher of the Year, explores the evolving challenges in education, the need for better teacher support systems, and the critical role of public schools in maintaining a strong democracy.

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