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Teacher Fired Just For Reading This Book?
Season 4
Episode 116
Published 6 months ago
Description
In this episode, Matthew Mastronardi shares his experience of being fired from his teaching position after reading a passage from 'To Kill a Mockingbird' in class. He discusses the importance of teaching literature in context, the courage required to stand up for free speech in education, and the challenges parents face in a world of censorship. Matthew also reflects on his future aspirations, including starting a podcast and advocating for educational reform.
How to find Matthew:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGreatReassessment
X: https://x.com/RealMastro21