ContrastEd
Experiences in U.S. schools are all over the map.
We all have our own ideas of what teaching entails. We’ve had teachers; we’ve known teachers; we’ve seen teachers on t.v. But U.S. education differs significantly depending on location and context. Join former teacher Amber Miles as she interviews K-12 educators across the U.S. to get a snapshot of their teaching experiences.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 22 minutes
- Episodes
- 8
- Years Active
- 2021
Dr. Lisa Hirsch (9-12 Principal, AZ) - Part 2
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, heartwarm…
Op-Ed: NM’s “Secret Prom” vs. NH’s Parent-Organized Prom
"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…
Dr. Lisa Hirsch (9-12 Principal, AZ) - Part 1
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 similariti…
Op-Ed: NY Private School's Inclusive Language Controversy
"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.
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Ángela Méndez (2nd Grade, NY)
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 th…
Jessica Nelson (K-8 Art, AZ) - Part 2
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.
Sedon…
Jessica Nelson (K-8 Art, AZ) - Part 1
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 …
Welcome to ContrastEd!
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…