Dr. Lisa Hirsch has taught all over — from Israel to the Bronx to Sedona. Now she's a principal in Scottsdale, AZ. In Part 2, we talk about behind-the-scenes aspects of being a principal, heartwarming interactions with past and present studen

Op-Ed: NM’s “Secret Prom” vs. NH’s Parent-Organized Prom

Apr 18th, 2021 6m 56s

"Op-Ed" is a series of mini episodes exploring education-related current events. In this episode, ContrastEd host Amber Miles talks about prom during the pandemic — from a "secret prom" in New Mexico to a parent-organized prom in New Hampshire.

Dr. Lisa Hirsch (9-12 Principal, AZ) - Part 1

Apr 1st, 2021 31m 27s

Dr. Lisa Hirsch has taught all over — from Israel to the Bronx to Sedona. Now she's a principal in Scottsdale, AZ. In Part 1, we talk about her career path, socioeconomic differences and similarities where she's worked, and her views on what

Op-Ed: NY Private School's Inclusive Language Controversy

Apr 1st, 2021 8m 53s

"Op-Ed" is a series of mini episodes exploring education-related current events. In this episode, ContrastEd host Amber Miles talks about Grace Church School's inclusive language guide. Find sources and further reading here: https://contraste

Ángela Méndez (2nd Grade, NY)

Mar 2nd, 2021 28m 16s

Ángela Méndez is in her second year of teaching at a New York City charter school. In this episode, we talk about her work on the anti-racism and equity committee, her advice for new teachers, and the impact of COVID-19 on her teaching. Contras

Jessica Nelson (K-8 Art, AZ) - Part 2

Mar 2nd, 2021 36m 17s

Welcome back for Part 2! Jessica Nelson has taught art in Sedona, AZ, for three decades. She's seen structural shifts in the district, tense school board meetings, and fierce community support. Sedona is a close-knit rural town in northern Ariz

Jessica Nelson (K-8 Art, AZ) - Part 1

Mar 2nd, 2021 34m 1s

Jessica Nelson has taught art in Sedona, AZ, for three decades. She's seen structural shifts in the district, tense school board meetings, and fierce community support. Sedona is a close-knit rural town in northern Arizona. It's primarily know

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Welcome to ContrastEd!

Feb 22nd, 2021 58s

Wherever you go, kids are kids, and teachers are teachers — but teaching's different everywhere. Curriculum standards, resources, collaboration, prep time, certifications, class sizes — the list goes on and on. Each teacher has a unique context

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