Addressing teachers’ trauma; plus, antiracist teaching in a white classroom

We speak with Shayla Ewing, English and drama teacher in Pekin, Illinois, about supporting teachers experiencing secondary and primary trauma, which the pandemic intensified.  We also talk about the how and why of teaching about white privilege in an all-white classroom. Overview 00:00-00:44 Intros 00:44-02:23 Becoming a Pekin High School English and drama teacher 02:23-03:40 Teach Plus Illinois 03:40-04:46 “Compassion fatigue Is overwhelming educators” 04:46-06:54 Symptoms and contributing factors of compassion fatigue 06:54-10:46 Recommendations for compassion fatigue healing, including things to do and not to do  10:46-13:19 Healing for teachers’ own trauma 13:19-16:38 Support for teachers and students in crises 16:38-20:29 Rewards for working unsustainable hours 20:29-24:05 Incorporating educator well-being into educational initiatives 24:05-29:04 Talking about white privilege in all-white classes 29:04-32:57 Students’ reactions 32:57-35:21 Parents’ reactions 35:21-40:11 Outro Transcription

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