{"id":2325,"date":"2022-02-06T16:49:41","date_gmt":"2022-02-06T21:49:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nnpa.org\/education\/?p=2325"},"modified":"2022-02-06T16:49:41","modified_gmt":"2022-02-06T21:49:41","slug":"opinion-how-real-is-abbott-elementary-a-former-philadelphia-schoolteacher-weighs-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nnpa.org\/education\/2022\/02\/06\/opinion-how-real-is-abbott-elementary-a-former-philadelphia-schoolteacher-weighs-in\/","title":{"rendered":"OPINION: How real is \u2018Abbott Elementary?\u2019 A former Philadelphia schoolteacher weighs\u00a0in"},"content":{"rendered":"

ABC\u2019s mockumentary <\/em>\u201cAbbott Elementary\u201d<\/em><\/a> follows a group of dedicated teachers who work at a Philadelphia school. The show takes a comedic approach toward issues in inner city schools. Here, <\/em>Lynnette Mawhinney<\/em><\/a>, a former Philadelphia schoolteacher who is now an associate professor of Urban Education at Rutgers University \u2013 Newark, weighs in on whether the show accurately portrays the realities of educators in today\u2019s schools.<\/em><\/p>\n

By Lynnette Mawhinney, Rutgers University \u2013 Newark | San Diego Voice and Viewpoint<\/p>\n

Is this show realistic in showing the challenges of urban schools?<\/h2>\n

Yes, this show humorously speaks to the real-life experiences of teachers. The pilot episode<\/a> begins with the main character, Ms. Janine Teagues, discussing how she is one of three teachers left from an initial group of 20 teachers hired the year before. This speaks to the issue of teacher turnover<\/a>, a problem that costs schools an estimated US$7.34 billion annually<\/a>. These costs come from the problems<\/a> that schools \u2013 and in particular, urban schools \u2013 have in keeping teachers on staff as they either move to other schools or leave the profession. Once a teacher leaves, school districts have to spend money to attract, hire and develop new teachers.<\/p>\n

As I show in my book, \u201cThere Has to be a Better Way: Lessons from Former Urban Teachers<\/a>,\u201d urban teachers leave the profession due to exhaustion, disillusionment and conflicts with administration. In particular, teachers of color leave urban schools due to racial microaggressions.<\/p>\n

\u201cAbbott Elementary\u201d also deals with themes of insufficient resources for teachers and students, as well as misappropriation of school funds. Journalist Dale Russakoff\u2019s book, \u201cThe Prize: Who\u2019s in Charge of America\u2019s Schools\u201d<\/a>, details how a $100 million gift<\/a> from Mark Zuckerberg to Newark Public Schools in 2010 was grossly misappropriated by upper administration to consultants and rarely did the money serve the schools themselves<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Nevertheless, as shown in episodes one and three<\/a> of \u201cAbbott Elementary,\u201d urban teachers know how to make a way and get what they need for their classrooms \u2013 whether it\u2019s through social media platforms, crowdfunding campaigns, or, to use street lingo, they know someone who can \u201cget the hookup.\u201d For example, when I taught high school in Philly through the early 2000s, I was the laptop \u201chookup\u201d at my school. I had a family member who worked in corporate business where I would get their old laptops so students could use them in school. Ms. Thomas, down the hall, used to be the \u201chookup\u201d for books to help stock teachers\u2019 classroom libraries.<\/p>\n

Teachers sometimes suffer from burnout due to their job duties.
\nABC\/Raymond Liu<\/a><\/p>\n

Another theme is how novice teachers can forget to practice self-care and burn out<\/a> quickly. In episode two<\/a>, Janine skips multiple meals and goes above and beyond for the school but ends up sick. Her senior colleague, Ms. Melissa Schemmenti, reminds her, \u201cWe care so much, we refuse to burn out. If we burn out, who\u2019s here for those kids? That\u2019s why you gotta take care of yourself.\u201d In this instance, I think the show tackles subtle issues for novice teachers that are not often known to the general public.<\/p>\n

What does this show mean to the teaching profession?<\/h2>\n

In my view, the show represents a rare portrayal of Black teachers. The reality is that 82% of U.S. teachers<\/a> are white compared to the 18% who are teachers of color. Although white women<\/a> make up a majority of elementary teachers in the United States, there are teachers of color and male educators who break this mold.<\/p>\n

The presence of Black teachers is important for all students<\/a>, especially Black students. Research shows that Black boys in the third through fifth grades are almost 40% less likely to drop out of school<\/a> and less likely to be suspended<\/a> if they have a Black teacher between third and fifth grade. Shows like \u201cAbbott Elementary\u201d will hopefully help to change media perceptions of elementary teachers and rebuild an interest for prospective teachers.<\/p>\n

DoeBlack<\/h2>\n

Yes, this show could be used as important discussion points for teacher education programs, policymakers, and the general public. The first few episodes<\/a> of \u201cAbbott Elementary\u201d certainly portray the challenges of underfunded schools and the mismanagement of funds.<\/p>\n

But I would argue that \u201cAbbott Elementary\u201d also highlights the beauty found in urban education. As Ms. Barbara Howard, one of the veteran teachers, states, \u201cwe talk about what they [the students] do have, not about what they don\u2019t.\u201d This advice comes after Janine keeps fixating about the classroom materials Barbara doesn\u2019t have. Meaning, \u201cAbbott Elementary\u201d can be used to educate on how dedicated teachers find the beauty in urban spaces.<\/p>\n

Episode two<\/a> demonstrates the beauty of how relationships are built between parents and teachers in order to best support students. Urban education should not always be seen in a negative light. I think that the show balances its humor with a positive lens<\/a> that is much needed in educating others about urban schools.<\/p>\n

Lynnette Mawhinney<\/a>, Department Chair and Associate Professor of Urban Education, Rutgers University \u2013 Newark <\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

This article is republished from <\/em>The Conversation<\/em><\/a> under a Creative Commons license. Read the <\/em>original article<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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