One bee. Thirty kids. One very real math standards test. Mark's unforgettable first-grade classroom story opens a window into what teachers actually navigate every day and why preparing the next generation of educators for that reality is so critically important.
Kari and Mark sit down with Elliott Johnson, Associate Professor of Education at Luther College, to unpack the state of teacher preparation programs, what we are getting right, and how to amplify the true complexity of a profession that too many people underestimate. Because when we invest in educator preparation, we invest in educator wellbeing — and healthy teachers build healthy schools. Read the full episode transcript.
Published: March 2, 2026
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