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2.41 Are teachers needed anymore?


Bernie Sanders wants American teachers to earn at least $60,000 a year. Does this make sense? Is it feasible and sustainable? Is it even important? A key determinant with teachers seems to be administrators and politicians. They determine funding, curriculum, and other things. Are they helping or hurting teachers? Is it possible to develop progressive teachers and students in a repressive environment? Waseem and Mj look at various different angles with regards to teachers and ultimately conclude that we, society, need to increase pay for nurses and teachers STAT!Waseem and Mj kick things off but rashed makes a surprise appearance, joining in from a sketchy bar in Thailand. The Convo veers towards the on the ground situation in Thailand and how many Burmese Muslim aka Rohingya have literally set up shops as migrants forced to flee their homes and country. Hit us up at thirdcultureconvos@gmail.com with any questions and comments!

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