Boldly Challenging Ableism: Season 2, Episode 9: Inside the High School Classroom with Science Teacher Emma (Part 1 of 2)

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Part of the Boldly Challenging Ableism series.

Presenter(s)

Katrina O Simons

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Cost:

Free

Minutes:

25

Closed Captioned:

Yes

Description

Host Katrina Simons sits down with ninth-grade earth science teacher Emma to chat about the real highs and lows of working in a modern high school. From navigating shifting student dynamics to dealing with the sudden rise of AI tools in the classroom, they break down what it actually takes to support educators today. They also dive into why community backing and school board votes are so vital for managing class sizes and keeping schools running smoothly.

Boldly Challenging Ableism is both a radio broadcast and a podcast.

Details

Date

7/14/2026 

Type

Podcast 

Publisher

Institute on Community Integration, University of Minnesota

Collaborators

AM950 Radio