Teachers Who Aren’t Teaching: Who Are They and How Do We Get Them Back? Film & Panel Discussion

Date: Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Time: 2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Central Time

Location: Facebook Live https://www.facebook.com/events/443837320214157

Description:

Join REL Midwest and Detroit Public TV for a screening of the new documentary, “Teachers Who Aren’t Teaching: Who Are They and How Do We Get Them Back?” This documentary addresses why certified teachers in Michigan aren’t teaching in public schools and what state policymakers and district leaders could do to bring them back in the classroom. The virtual screening will be followed by a live panel discussion.

Partnership: Midwest Alliance to Improve Teacher Preparation

Speakers:

• Natalya Gnedko-Berry, Ph.D., Senior Researcher, REL Midwest
• Leah Breen, Director of the Office of Educator Excellence, Michigan Department of Education
• Rajeshri Bhatia, Founder and Lead Thinker, School Smarts
• Ben Pineda, 8th grade social studies teacher, Haslett Middle School
• Moderator Maggi Ibis, Research Associate, REL Midwest

Watch the documentary and access the viewing guide here.