Episode Description

Join us for a powerful exploration of the education system through the lens of one student's journey. In this eye-opening episode of Teaching With Purpose, host Karanja Crews, Founder and Chief Curator of Teaching With Purpose, takes us deep into the heart of systemic educational challenges.

We follow the story of Jerome, a young student whose educational path highlights critical gaps in our current system. From his early struggles in elementary school to the brink of dropping out in high school, Jerome's experience serves as a catalyst for examining how we can transform education to serve all students effectively.

This episode unpacks:

1. Jerome's educational journey and the systemic failures that hindered his progress
2. A comprehensive breakdown of the Oregon educational system, from the Depar ...