Seriously

The Educational Industrial Complex

September 11, 2024

Hosted by Robert Davis and Dr. Elizabeth Taylor

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Episode Description

In this episode, Seriously No BS hosts Robert "Bob" Davis and Dr. Elizabeth Taylor take a hard look at the Educational Industrial Complex, examining how the vast financial resources in K-12 education are being utilized—and potentially misused. Bob highlights the staggering $108 billion allocated for California's K-12 schools, raising questions about the ethical and legal implications of "educational wealth building," where funds benefit administrators and private companies rather than students. Dr. Taylor discusses the commercialization of education, critiquing how textbook publishers and standardized testing companies profit from a system that perpetuates failure. The conversation also delves into the mental health crisis among students, exacerbated by high-stakes testing and academic pressure. Bob and Dr. Taylor explore the impact of anxiety, depression, and trauma on students’ well-being and academic performance. The episode closes with a discussion on the need for trauma-informed programs and mental health support in schools, emphasizing that addressing these issues should not fall solely on overburdened teachers. The hosts argue for a more comprehensive approach to student mental health, calling for systemic changes in the educational framework.

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Seriously, No B.S.

Wednesdays at 10 AM PST on the VoiceAmerica Empowerment Channel

"BS is untrue and non-sensical rhetoric that is meant to manipulate and/or deceive." The show will be comprised of 13 one-hour episodes that feature an in-depth hard talk on education. It will cover the problems and solutions in education at large but not limited to: The Culture of Education; Disrupting Education; The Educational Industrial Complex and Wealth Building, The School to Prison Pipeline and the Prison Industrial Complex; The Impact of Trauma in Education and the Strategies for working with Traumatized learners; Special Education: Rights, Reforms and Realities; The Role and Empowerment of Students, Teachers and Parents in Education; The advancement of Technology in AI, VR and Augmented Reality in Education. The show will explore the emerging strategies to Reimagine, Revitalize and Revolutionize Education, Learning and School. Join Dr. Elizabeth and Robert on this journey as they call out the BS in the traditional model of Education

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Robert Davis and Dr. Elizabeth Taylor

Robert "Bob" Davis is a Behavioral Analysis Specialist with a Bachelor's Degree in Education and a Master's Degree in Counseling & Psychology; He possess a California Teaching Credential and recently served as a Board of Trustee for a High School District. With over twenty-years working as a Correctional High School Teacher and a Correctional Counselor with the California Department of Corrections he has taught in some of the toughest educational classrooms in the State of California. He is currently retired and speaks professionally as a subject-matter expert in the areas of education and the School to Prison Pipeline. Robert understands the value and importance of education for our youth. He has worked extensively with At-Risk youth by helping them achieve successful lives. Robert works collaboratively with a team of human development experts to bring the Science of Child and Adolescent development to the forefront of Reimagining, Revitalizing and Revolutionizing traditional models of education by being an Educational Disruptor. Robert's educational mantra is "Learning to Think, Learning to Do and Learning to Be. We must understand that the role of an educator is to inspire and Empower the student. Curiosity, Creativity and Critical Thinking must be at the forefront of all learning.

Dr. Elizabeth Taylor, Founder of Wisdom To Go, a human potential organization, has devoted her entire professional career to advancing the learning, development and betterment of peoples around the world. Dr. Elizabeth’s background as an academic leader is extensive. She is a visionary educational leader having served as a university professor, college Dean and Chair, both nationally and internationally. For many years Dr. Elizabeth was a syndicated radio talk show host of Wisdom To Go and is an award-winning author of several books.