The inaugural episode of the K 12 Confidential podcast dives into the complex and pressing issues plaguing the American K-12 education system. Host Trina English discusses with her sister Mandy Walker the alarming states of literacy and sexual violence in schools, the opaque and ineffective governance structures, and the exploitative practices of for-profit educational corporations. The episode sets the stage for a series of investigative discussions aimed at unveiling the root causes and proposing solutions through a petition for the creation of a national K-12 educator governing board.

00:00 Welcome to K-12 Confidential

00:19 Introduction to the Podcast and Petition

00:49 Interview with Mandy Walker

01:21 The Teacher Shortage Mess

01:31 The Literacy Crisis in K-12 Education

08:12 The Reading Mess and Systemic Failures

20:19 Sexual Violence in Schools

26:39 The Hidden Problems in K-12 Governance

27:05 The Role of School Boards and Superintendents

29:18 The Petition for Change in Education

29:53 Historical Context of the Teaching Profession

32:00 The Need for Teacher Leadership

33:47 The Petition Process and Goals

40:25 The Influence of For-Profit Companies in Education

42:06 The Podcast's Mission and Call to Action

46:03 Conclusion and Next Steps

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