The late Rita Pearson once said, “People don’t learn from people they don’t like.” This episode is centered around the notion that “love” looks different to each student. Our experiences in life allow us to make connection through literacy and interactions with others. Aeriale Johnson A.K.A. Ms J. gives us great examples of how to build a strong foundation and foster this idea of empowerment, love, agency, and more each and every day. Listen in as she challenges the world’s way of doing “school” and allows her students to express themselves, work together, and show empathy as they engage in their learning.
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