Despite ‘Anti-Woke’ Pushback In The U.S., National Teacher Of The Year Kurt Russell Shares How He Prioritizes Diversity In His Curriculum
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Anti-Woke; National Teacher of The Year; Kurt Russell
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The job of an American educator seems to grow more and more strenuous with each passing day. There are increasing debates over what should be taught in classrooms, with parents seeking to gain more control over what students are learning. From the anti-CRT and anti-DEI movement to lawmakers pushing against “woke ideology,” both K-12 and higher education are feeling the war against teachers. The growing polarization coupled with educator burnout may be creating considerable challenges. The current teacher shortage has created cause for worry, but there are glimmers of hope. Despite what seems like insurmountable odds, there are many teachers inspiring the next generation. One of them being the 2022 National Teacher of the Year, Kurt Russell. In this interview, Russell sat down to discuss his teaching journey, which started over two decades ago. Russell also shared what inspires him and offered advice for teachers that are struggling to find the motivation in a post-pandemic world.
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