Join Alpha News Journalist Sheila Qualls in this gripping podcast series as she delves into the alarming rise of violence and the decline of QUALITY EDUCATION in Minnesota schools. Through in-depth interviews, expert insights, and captivating stories, "Trapped!: Chaos in the Classroom" exposes the complex web of factors contributing to these pressing issues. Tune in to explore potential solutions, hear from the voices of students, educators, and parents, and understand how we can work together to create safer and more effective learning environments for our future generations.
Latest episodes
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22 min
S2 | Ep. 3: The rise in secret gender transitions
Across the country, thousands of school districts allow kids to socially transition without parental consent. Is your district on the list? Support the showRead Alpha News Daily -…
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31 min
S2 | Ep. 2: Inside Mounds View Public Schools
New teachers are being trained to believe parents have no place in their kids' education, according to a former Mounds View Public Schools teacher.Alpha News looks behind closed do…
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35 min
S2 | Ep. 1: The breakdown of the teacher-parent alliance in Minnesota's largest school district
The first episode in season two of the audio podcast focuses on Anoka-Hennepin Schools, the largest school district in the state. Teachers gave Alpha News a behind the scenes look…
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38 min
Ep. 5: What can parents do?
We started the podcast to give parents a look inside public education in Minnesota. We told you what's happening. In the last episode, we're going to tell you ways you can advocate…
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39 min
Ep. 4: The social-emotional learning lie
Social-emotional learning has become more important than teaching kids to read and write. The name suggests it's about teaching kids kindness and how to manage emotions, which soun…
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40 min
Ep. 3: Sacrificing education on the altar of ideology
Public education in Minnesota is broken. Schools are sacrificing not only safety for social justice, but also education, Sheila Qualls explains in this episode of “Trapped!: Chaos…
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34 min
Ep. 2: The proven failures of restorative justice
In schools across the state and nation, expectations have plummeted. Students are no longer disciplined, and their disrespectful and violent behavior is not addressed, leading to l…
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33 min
Ep. 1: The high stakes of low expectations
Harding High School’s 15-year-old stabbing victim was a visible sign of the decay in Minnesota public schools.Devin Scott, who was stabbed to death in the St. Paul high school this…
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2 min
Trailer
In Alpha News' upcoming investigative series podcast, "Trapped Chaos in Minnesota Schools," we delve into the concerning decline of quality education in the state of Minnesota. Thr…