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Latest Episodes

Dr. Lisa Hirsch (9-12 Principal, AZ) - Part 2
August 02, 2021

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, heartwarmi

Op-Ed: NM’s “Secret Prom” vs. NH’s Parent-Organized Prom
April 17, 2021

"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
April 01, 2021

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 similaritie

Op-Ed: NY Private School's Inclusive Language Controversy
April 01, 2021

"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

Ángela Méndez (2nd Grade, NY)
March 01, 2021

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

Jessica Nelson (K-8 Art, AZ) - Part 2
March 01, 2021

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

Jessica Nelson (K-8 Art, AZ) - Part 1
March 01, 2021

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 t

Welcome to ContrastEd!
February 22, 2021

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