Mr. Clarke After Dark
Welcome to the “Mr. Clarke After Dark” podcast with host Lucas Clarke, an educator determined to move away from recycled professional development and engage in more nuanced, personable, and relevant conversations for learning.
Each week, Mr. Clarke unpacks the inner workings of the classroom and learns out loud with educators, politicians, comedians, and other field experts of all shapes, sizes, and burnout levels. Whether they have been in the trenches of their profession for five months or fifty years, we are here to share everything from classroom hacks, our worst mistakes, and the occasional profound musing (from the guests). From conversations about race with Daryl Davis, education reform with Jennifer Gonzalez, global educational development with professors from the World Bank, to stories about students farting in class, there will always be something you can take away from the show, for better or worse.
So, come on over and join the dark side ... unless you’re scared.
Mr. Clarke After Dark
#082 - Danielle Danis | Striking Back: The Fight for Educational Support Staff in Alberta
Danielle Danis is currently the President of CUPE 2559 and is in the midst of an intense strike for educational support staff in Alberta. On the episode, Danielle and I discuss the tactics employed by the provincial government, the impact of political dynamics on negotiations, and the implications for inclusive education. Our conversation also highlights the frustrations of union members regarding wage stagnation and the introduction of a two-tier wage system, as well as the broader implications for workers' rights in Alberta, the best and worst-case scenario for how this looks three months from now, what other organizations who intend on planning to strike can learn from their experience, the thoughtful advice given to them by NDP leader Naheed Nenshi, and, much more. Thank you for tuning in and hope you enjoy the show!
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Thoughts shared on the podcast are purely our own and do not represent the views of the Anglophone South School District or the relevant jurisdictions associated with my guests.
