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Silenced Teachers, Stifled Classrooms: The Toll of Educational Censorship

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In this episode Karen speaks with Matt Hawn, a former teacher, and Rebecca Modrak, a professor, about the troubling trend of censorship in education. They discuss the personal stories of teachers facing harassment and dismissal for teaching controversial topics, the chilling effect this has on educators, and the broader implications for democracy and education. The conversation highlights the importance of supporting teachers and advocating for their rights, as well as the need for parents and community members to engage in the fight against censorship.
Conversation Highlights:

  • Teachers are being silenced for teaching critical topics.
  • Censorship creates a chilling effect on educators' speech.
  • Personal stories reveal the emotional toll of censorship.
  • Support systems for teachers are crucial during these times.
  • Parents should advocate for their children's education.
  • Legislation is impacting what teachers can teach.
  • Community support can empower educators facing challenges.
  • The importance of diverse viewpoints in education.
  • Teachers are leaving the profession due to fear and harassment.
  • Engagement in school board meetings is essential for change.

Resources from the conversation:
https://disobediencepress.com/trouble-in-censorville/
https://gofund.me/e5a25751
https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2021/12/06/tennessee-teacher-fired-critical-race-theory/
https://censorville.com/
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Content provided by Karen Svoboda. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Karen Svoboda or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ro.player.fm/legal.

In this episode Karen speaks with Matt Hawn, a former teacher, and Rebecca Modrak, a professor, about the troubling trend of censorship in education. They discuss the personal stories of teachers facing harassment and dismissal for teaching controversial topics, the chilling effect this has on educators, and the broader implications for democracy and education. The conversation highlights the importance of supporting teachers and advocating for their rights, as well as the need for parents and community members to engage in the fight against censorship.
Conversation Highlights:

  • Teachers are being silenced for teaching critical topics.
  • Censorship creates a chilling effect on educators' speech.
  • Personal stories reveal the emotional toll of censorship.
  • Support systems for teachers are crucial during these times.
  • Parents should advocate for their children's education.
  • Legislation is impacting what teachers can teach.
  • Community support can empower educators facing challenges.
  • The importance of diverse viewpoints in education.
  • Teachers are leaving the profession due to fear and harassment.
  • Engagement in school board meetings is essential for change.

Resources from the conversation:
https://disobediencepress.com/trouble-in-censorville/
https://gofund.me/e5a25751
https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2021/12/06/tennessee-teacher-fired-critical-race-theory/
https://censorville.com/
Support the Defense of Democracy Nonprofit organization!
For more information visit: Defense of Democracy.org
Become a DofD Support Partner Simply by Texting: "DOFD" to 44321
Follow, Like and Get Involved!
Connect with DofD on all the social platforms:
Facebook
Twitter
TikTok
Instagram

  continue reading

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