education, teaching, reading instruction, literacy, critical thinking, history, book bans, teacher experiences, student engagement, educational challenges
Lanette Sims has been an Educator and Mentor for 20 years. In this episode, she shares what she loves most about the classroom, how history books have changed over the years, and where she finds some of her students later in life! (It's a surprising place!)
We discuss the evolution of reading instruction, the challenges of confronting non-readers, and the importance of teaching history truthfully. She shares strategies for fostering critical thinking in students and emphasizes the need for educators to adapt to changing roles.
LaNette also addresses the impact of book bans and the importance of maintaining a balance between emotional investment and the business aspect of education.