Welcome back to another episode of the Black Liberation Tech podcast. I'm your host, Dr. Renee Jordan, and today we're exploring the concept of teaching as a human service. This discussion stems from a blog post I wrote in April 2018, where I shared advice with a fellow educator about integrating health and human services into the school curriculum.

In this episode, I recount a conversation with John, a former human service professional now working as a faculty member in a teacher preparation program. He shared the idea of viewing teaching as a human service, which resonated with me deeply. Education is not just about delivering content; it's about addressing the holistic needs of students.

Key Points Discussed:

• Incorporating Human Services into Education: Consider how health and human services can be part of what defines s ...