On Co-Teaching, Rest and Black Educator Retention with Keisha Rembert

Why are Black educators leaving schools at alarming rates? How does racial battle fatigue impact retention? And what can school administrators, unions, and policymakers do to truly support Black teachers?

In this episode of The Exit Interview: A Podcast for Black Educators, host Dr. Asia Lyons sits down with Keisha Rembert, an award-winning educator and advocate, to discuss:

✅ The real reasons Black educators leave the profession
✅ How racial battle fatigue impacts teacher wellness & retention
✅ The role of affinity spaces in keeping Black teachers in schools
✅ Why school unions and administrators must do more than performative DEI
✅ How homeschool parents & alternative education models can support Black teachers

Keisha shares her journey as a middle school educator for 17 years, her experience being Illinois History Teacher of the Year, and how she transitioned to higher ed while advocating for teacher retention and racial literacy.

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