The Realities, Causes, and Consequences of School Underfunding — and Pathways Toward Equity
Episode 30, Oct 25, 05:55 PM
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In this deeply reflective and timely episode of Talking Classrooms: Podcasting as a Tool for Educational Communication and Reflection, host Bulelani Marwanqana addresses one of the most persistent challenges in education — the crisis of underfunded schools.
With empathy and urgency, Bulelani explores what happens when classrooms are left behind: from crumbling infrastructure and overcrowded classrooms to underpaid teachers and lost potential.
Bulelani also opens the episode with a heartfelt apology to listeners for the delayed release, emphasizing that while this episode came late, the message remains as critical and timely as ever.
Whether you’re an educator, parent, policymaker, or simply someone who believes in the power of education, this episode will challenge and inspire you to reflect on how we can reimagine support for schools that have long been forgotten.
With empathy and urgency, Bulelani explores what happens when classrooms are left behind: from crumbling infrastructure and overcrowded classrooms to underpaid teachers and lost potential.
Bulelani also opens the episode with a heartfelt apology to listeners for the delayed release, emphasizing that while this episode came late, the message remains as critical and timely as ever.
Whether you’re an educator, parent, policymaker, or simply someone who believes in the power of education, this episode will challenge and inspire you to reflect on how we can reimagine support for schools that have long been forgotten.