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In public schools across the country, \\u201ccircle conversations\\u201c\\u2014where teachers ask personal questions of their students\\u2014is just the latest example of American classrooms focusing on everything but academic instruction. Should American teachers remain purely educators or evolve into something akin to therapists?

In this episode, Naomi and Ian are joined by Daniel Buck, a Senior Visiting Fellow at the Fordham Institute, teacher, and author of an upcoming book on the philosophy of education. Daniel explains how teacher training now focuses on restorative justice ostensibly as a way to create more \\u201csafe spaces\\u201d for students. Instead, these practices have led to an uptick in bullying, classroom disruption, and more time in suspension, as well as less time devoted to reading and doing math. Daniel is encouraged by the recent surge in local activism among parents who want schools to prioritize teaching. But he worries that some critics may overplay their hand by accusing teachers of \\u201cgrooming.\\u201d

Resources:

\\u2022\\t\\u2018Community Circle\\u2019 Classroom Fad is Likely to Do More Harm Than Good | Daniel Buck | New York Post

\\u2022\\tIn Defense of Suspensions | Daniel Buck | Fordham Institute

\\u2022\\tNot Everyone\\u2019s on Board with Turning Schooling into Therapy | Robert Pondiscio | Fordham Institute

\\u2022\\tThe Pedagogy of the Depressed | Robert Pondiscio | Fordham Institute