Back To School Sesh: Our Experiences, Learning Disabilities, & the End of Standardized Testing?|EP.3
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Today Kendall and Janelle discuss their personal experiences with the American school system, learning disabilities, and the crazy changes taking place due to the pandemic.
Time Stamps:
1:34 - Ellen Apologizes for toxic work environment
5:37 - Jenna Marbles officially leaves RUclips
10:28 - UK Standardized Testing Controversy
25:19 - Our thoughts on the American School System
Welcome to The Sesh Podcast hosted by cousins and best friends, Kendall & Janelle! Kendall is a RUclips content creator focusing on True Crime and raising awareness for missing persons cases, and Janelle is a mental health professional with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Our show is focused on a variety of topics including current events, our personal experiences & sharing advice, mental health, playing games, discussing astrology & spirituality, and hosting guests from time to time. Come hang out with us every Sunday!
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Everything about this podcast is so calming. Great job you two!
Very calming, I was just thinking that! Very chilll
I so agree!
Talking about the pandemic isn’t calming lol
Came to the comments to say the same thing omg !!💞😅
I would agree, but I’m a teacher.... and I was stressing out the entire podcast lol
I'd love to see a crystals podcast from you two, as well as seeing some of your guys opinions on spirtuality (if its not too personal as i understnd its a super personal topic) as well as Janelle's opinions on it too!
Omg same
Yessss please!
Especially after Mandii Vee's video about the subject.
You are absolutely right about the “being taught to memorize” thing. I was an excellent student as far as grades go, and pretty smart, but at a young age I realized that that was basically the formula for everything; memorize and regurgitate on the test. There was a lot I never truly absorbed, and am just NOW understanding the meaning behind some of the most elementary things because back in school I never really LEARNED it.
I agree completely. I was a good student in school too but, it was because I memorized and regurgitated on tests. In the end, making sure students actually understand the concepts taught does not seem to be a priority...
Brillder
you should do an episode talking about your favorite childhood memories with each other
YEEEEESSSSSS
Noooo
i HATED teachers that were cliquey with the “popular” people literally made me cringeeee
SAME!!! i still have two teachers that i want to deck in the face if i see them in public again 😂😂
I remember those teachers.. sigh haha
I had a science teacher who did this. She was only nice to the cheerleaders and treated me like shit. She made me feel so bad about myself and even made fun of me (I was awkward and walked with a bounce so kids made fun of me) to other kids, fueling the bullying. I never complained about it but my parents met her at the open house and said they hated her because she seemed immature and bitchy. Right after the popular girls graduate, she befriends them on social media and then starts hanging out with them as friends and tells them personal things about students she didn't like. And she's tenured now.
My ex friends had one teacher who literally didn't know me that treated me so poorly. I was a shy "alternative" kid and once I walked into her room with my friends with my hood on because we just came in from pouring rain and she looked at me and said "...what is this? Take that hood off" like in disgust. Fuckin bitch lol
xosecox12 i’m sorry sorry that happened to you, no one deserves that. you’re supposed to look up to teachers and see them as someone there to help you. it sucks when they’re just as shitty as the rest of the people in the school:/
I’m really sorry to break this to you, but I’m currently a high school student in finland and we have TONS of homework. I’m not sure why people keep spreading that misinformation on the internet? just today alone I did homework for around 5 hours :)
My experience in HS was totally different, I could almost always finish homework in class or at the free period, so I didn’t have to do anything at home. But yes it’s true, that Finland does have homework.
Are you telling me Michael Moore made up facts to support a narrative he was trying to push? I’m utterly shocked. (Heavy sarcasm)
Homework really is my struggle but the thing is I love ❤️ school if there was no homework 📚 I would be 😊
Leonel just remember, no one can take what you learn away from you!!! it’s worth it
FreyaWarrior he probably looked at just a couple schools that do this (like the experimental private ones) or looked at the average of homework compared to the average of homework in other countries. Not saying I disagree with you because I definitely don't. He's absolutely biased and needs to be fact-checked. I'm just assuming this is how he did the cherry-picking
I can’t tell you how much I love this podcast. I was diagnosed with ADD right before college. I begged my parents for support and for them to try to understand I learn differently and they just didn’t get it. Finally when the doctor explained to us why I am the way I am they put my parents on blast for not listening to me. College ended up being so much better but damn I just wish I was able to learn the way I needed to in HS lord knows how much more confident I would be.
I love this podcast so much. I’m a mile higher homie, and listen to lights out too (when I’m feeling brave doing my cleaning😂) but this is the perfect all rounder, thank you so much for injecting some more chilled vibes into life, and creating a safe place, WE ALL really needed it! ♥️
That’s exactly what we were going for, so glad to hear you like it!! Thanks for the feedback 👍🏼👍🏼🥰
Hi ladies a few more topics I’d love to discuss: how do you manage anxiety? Thoughts of loved ones dying one day? How do you deal with toxic or negative people? Work bullies have you ever experienced it? Advise for women supporting each other instead of being jealous of one another? Body positivity etc
I love that this comes from Dwight Schrute. 🤣
I'm from Finland and I'm 25 years old. When I was at school, we always got homework. I've never heard this "no homework" thing lol.
In elementary school and vocational school. (I didn't go to high school because we get to choose between high school and vocational school) there was homework, not everyday but most days. 😊
I went to high school both in the U.S. (For a year) and in Finland. My experience in the US high school was that everything we did was for the grade, for the score, for the numbers - not the learning itself. So often we had to turn in our homework and didn’t even go over the right answers or discuss it.
In Finland it is much more just for the student. We do get homework in Finland but it doesn’t really affect your grade, because the teachers don’t always even check if you did your homework, but they go over it in class. This is also because in Finland it is believed that the high school student is more independent and in charge of their own learning. If the student doesn’t do their homework it’s their problem - not the teachers.
The schools in my area have been making bagged lunches every school day even through the summer because we have a lot of children in our city who don’t have very good home lives.
Our state issued a one-time-only benefit to EVERY child in the "free lunch" districts, which includes ours. It's not a lot, but they gave the families $330 per child, one time, to buy food for the kids, since they're not getting their daily free lunches at school during Covid-19
@@GenXfrom75 that isn't a lot at all.. and how do they know that the parents/guardians are going to be responsible with that money? how do they know they aren't addicts of any kind...
@@anniebellelee No, it's NOT a LOT, but it sure helped. And the money we got in South Carolina was on a "prepaid" EBT for those who don't get monthly benefits. We don't qualify for any kind of help, except Medicaid for our children. And each school age child in the county got a white card with the child's name on it. Could only be used for FOOD. No system is perfect but it DID help, with all three being home instead of having lunches and/or breakfasts at their schools.
@@anniebellelee as for knowing if they are "addicts," well, I guess honestly you can't know that about ANYONE unless they're OBVIOUSLY on certain substances, ie are drunk or methed out. I'm not sure what that has to do with kids getting EBT funds for food. It would be hard to charge meth to a child's EBT card and alcohol is out of the question. These are not typical EBT/SNAP cards, as they're issued in the child's name and are obviously temporary cards, not meant to be used after the initial deposit.
I took a year off when I graduated with my bachelor's degree. In the spring, I finally took the courage to go back to school to start my teaching credential program. Then the virus hit. Unfortunately, I have to go through this program learning from home, and it's insane. I didn't want to stop my education because of this virus. Sadly, many of my peers did drop out of the program. I want to be a teacher, and yes, it's stressful, it's unpredictable, but it's my dream. I have to push through it.
I feel you girl I wish the best!!!
Kudos to you for continuing your education amongst these crazy times. I only wish you the best!
I don’t think America cares about how we look to the rest of the world. Especially since our reputation is already tarnished. I think America cares more about keeping national pride within american citizens
Hi! I’m a teacher from an urban and unaccredited school district. My district is going literally only by case numbers- we’ll be doing virtual learning until cases have lowered and reevaluating every two weeks. Then we will slowly move into a hybrid model, but cases still have to go down. We never have to go into the building but our supervisors highly encourage coming for a couple days a week. We’re taking this super seriously and I think all districts should be working under this model for the safety of families and staff.
Edit: thank you SO MICH for bringing up the martyr mindset that surrounds teachers. I signed up to teach because I love to teach. I did not sign up to be a counselor, psychologist, nurse, custodian, bullet shield, or guinea pig in a pandemic. Our teachers need HELP and instead of retaining good teachers they are just making the standards to teach lower. It’s a huge fucking mess.
Our teachers are going in, yet the students will be watching from home. This is how we're starting on Sept 8. Then we'll slowly go back to in-person as rates drop. Just a side question: How do you teach at an "unaccredited school district"? What IS that? I've never seen that before...
Aundria Cooper Premo our district lost its accreditation due to low test scores and other various reasons. It means that we lose state and federal funding and some colleges do not have to accept our high school degrees. The worst part about it is the majority of my students are Black or otherwise a minority, so it deeply effects those communities in our area and contributes to the school to prison pipeline. Almost no budget, no materials, no support for students, bad technology, etc.
@@elenasings8193 I am SO sorry to hear that. Education is the best and sometimes ONLY way up. Every child deserves an education.
This year I’m basically paying $12,000 in university fees to stay and home and teach myself
Also a lot of Ellen segments always rubbed me the wrong way. I feel like she invites disadvantaged struggling people on the show and then makes their desperation for money into entertainment ie. let’s all look at this poor person run around on stage getting splashed with water blindfolded and then give them $10,000 from shutterfly bc im such a good person
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Sadie Sue be done without public humiliation!
I'm glad I'm not the only one who felt like that. I hope your school situation gets better 💕
Agreed!! Also,, your picture through me for a loop!! I remember that tv show but I don’t recall what it was called
@@chameleonclouds7800 now it's bugging me what it's called I remember it too!
@@chameleonclouds7800 Angela anaconda!
Yo, I started to cry when y’all mentioned the student who had her admission taken away over a rigged algorithm. I’m in my last semester of Uni & about to start this Monday, getting all stressed but thankful for you both. Stay balanced girlies 💜💜
I am a junior in high school this year. I have two younger siblings in 7th and 6th grade. Online schooling at the beginning of this year was a nightmare. Our parents worked, and I was responsible for my siblings connecting to their zoom calls. It was super stressful and very hard to focus. Having the roles of babysitter, teacher, and student was probably the hardest things I've done. Unfortunately, I don't think going back is that good of an idea though. Lose or lose situation.
I was taught in college in some of my mass media classes that most Americans read at the 8th grade level, so when we're writing news articles we basically have to "dumb things down." It's sad.
Really? That’s just disappointing with the resources out education system should have.
I can attest to that fact as a freelance content writer. I've been told several times to aim my work towards those who read between a sixth and ninth grade reading level. It is shocking for me to "write-down"... I hate that!
I graduated this year and let me tell you I have never been happier to be out of school!🥱
Same
i’m a junior in hs and i’m just unmotivated to learn because i learn more outside of school work and stuff. i wish they would teach us about home economics or the economy or drivers ed because rn i’m trying to get my permit but it’s hard to focus on that and also focus on school work. both are important, i don’t wanna get my permit at a later age since it’ll probably be harder but yeah i wish they would teach us about stuff that’s actually important like how to pay taxes, how to buy a house or a car, mortgage stuff like that yk? bc i’ve talked to seniors where they’re like well now what? since they weren’t taught anything abt that kinda stuff but like yeah it sucks nd it’s kinda scary :/
I totally felt the same way when i was your age (I’m 27 now), and it was actually very scary for me when i would be sitting in class listening to some useless lesson, thinking about all of the adult responsibilities i would soon be taking on and had no knowledge of. Luckily, i was so bad in all of the math classes that the school made me pick an online math course that they could give me credit for. I picked financial math because i knew i would use it, and it is literally THE ONLY math i ever use now!
It made me realize that the internet is such a great tool. You can sign up for classes in pretty much anything! I think you can take crash courses on GreatCourses (idk for sure if that’s the name). Recently, I’ve learned a lot from asking friends questions! I’m at the age now where a lot of ppl are buying houses and the most valuable information about that sort of thing comes from someone who has done it.
Also, i should add this: if any high schooler is unsure what they want to do for the REST OF THEIR LIVES, its okay to not go to college right away!! I tried to do something I wasn’t that interested in to make my family happy, i ended up hating it, dropping out, and aimlessly working at restaurants for several years. It was awful, not knowing how to exist in this adult world i felt dumped into. But eventually i found a design school online that offered a $2000 graphic design certification (9-ish months of schooling & I think you can sign up for a lot of vocational stuff when you’re under 18! Just fyi). Now I’m relocating to NYC with a brand new graphic design job & i spent way less time and money getting certified than most people in my field.
Sorry that’s so long!! Don’t be scared, just think about your goals and make it your top priority to achieve them. I still have questions all the time about things that seem like all adults should know, but that’s what RUclips, reddit, and conversations with friends are for :)
I'm from Finland and studying to become a teacher. I think some people have misunderstood the "no homework" thing. It basically means that in elementary school kids get little to none homework depending on the teacher and the day of the week. Middle school and high school kids get a lot more homework but still a lot less than for example students from the USA. I think Finlands success has more to do with the fact that our schools are equal with one another (no private schools) and every kid gets the same education and opportunities.
I just noticed that the lava lamps coordinated with your hoodies lol love the podcast!
U guys should just have a episode that u guys smoke weed and talk about deep stuff
I thought that's what they are doing 😕. Jk I know what you mean. I'm sure they smoke prior.
RUclips would prob demonetize them for smoking on camera ): I wish tho they would be lit
we've been waiting for thisssssssssss
They would get a warning ⚠️ label, and be demontenized 💸
It would likely prevent them from getting sponsors if they want them
I just moved to another country for university thousands of kilometres away from home and my family. The transition has been stressful and a bit scary, but the Sesh podcast has been extremely helpful during these times with its good vibes, keeping me calm, less lonely and making me feel at home (as I have listened to Mile Higher for 2 years and watched Kendall's youtube channel even longer!) It's exactly what I need rn. Great job! Thank you so much, Kendall & Janelle! Love from Estonia (and now the Netherlands) 🇪🇪🇳🇱💕
Janelle rocking the Colleen Ballinger merch ayyyy 😂❤️
Biiiiig Colleen/Miranda fan over here 😂😂😂
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my grade 7 teacher tried to like recreate finland in our class with no homework and all that kinda stuff .All 32 of my classmates were on honor roll including the ESL kids since we all helped each other and we are still all keep in contact with each other
Hi first grade teacher from Arkansas here. Tomorrow is our first day and I am STRESSED to the max to be teaching virtual. I have 30+ students who are 6 years old and I am so excited to see them but I have to admit I’m nervous about this online learning.
How did it go?
Me watching the lava lamps in the background: ʘ‿ʘ
In recent years they have started doing "academies" within high schools. So you would pick what is essentially a "major" and other than your core classes, your extra classes are all focused on your major. In my sons school they have: IT, Civil Engineering, Multimedia, sports medicine, nursing, aerospace engineering, ag tech... and they also have some that work with local power companies.
I don't know why most of the Southeast schools (maybe other regions also) have started going this route, but I like that it gives the kids a taste of going towards a career BEFORE they have to choose something in college and pay for it So a "free" way for them to try something out. So maybe this is a step towards reform for schools?
that's awesome.. I wish Brazilian public school could be like this too
I live in the Netherlands (11th on that ranking) and our school system roughly works as follows.
Primary school (until 12 y/o): upon graduation your educational ''level'' is determined (based on your performance throughout all years, teachers' advice and 1 standardized test in year 8). From there on out you go to different high schools.
There are roughly 3 levels, let's say A B and C. If you got the highest level, A, your high school is more academic, you take more classes and it takes 6 years to graduate. B level takes 5 years and C level is way more practical and takes just 4 years.
Then, level A graduates go straight to university to get a Bachelor's degree in 3 years and a Master in 1. Level B go to a different kind of college were they obtain a Bachelor in 4 years, with the opportunity of switching to a university if they perform highly or if they wish to get a Master (additional requirements). And Level C students again to a different college that takes anywhere from 1 to 4 years.
So let's say you want to become a lawyer, accountant, pharmacist etc. you'd have to go to level A high school and go to university. If you'd wanted to become a plumber, construction worker, teaching assistent, administrative worker you'd take level C and go to a 1-3 yr college etc. Your grades in high school DO NOT determine whether or not you get accepted into college/university, the only thing that matters is whether you took the relevant classes to get in (ie if you want to study Engineering, you have to have taken science, physics etc).
We still have a long way to go, but at least this way students that are not really book smart or don't like going to school for a long time, can take a different path & there are less high school drop outs (as it is illegal to do so before the age of 18) Also, there is not a huge pressure to perform to get a certain GPA or A level score as you get in regardless (with only Medicine and Dentistry as exceptions). Edit: all schools are public & education after high school is partly funded by the govt. Some students get financial aid if their parents earn below a certain amount €, the rest pay about €2,000 a year with the possibility of borrowing against 0-1% rate
Thank you for this.
Online learning for college is even worse. Most professors have gotten so lazy at my university and do not even offer live zoom/Skype we're literally expect to teach ourselves and email with questions. Very upsetting especially when you pay so much to attend a university.
I am starting my sophomore year of highschool tomorrow. For my school, you have to wear masks in every school building and if you ride the bus you have to wear a mask on the bus. But also, we do have the option to do online school.
IM LOVING THIS PODCAST!!! Could you guys please do more on astrology (maybe on houses and things)? i loved the last one and i wanna get more into it ❤️❤️
I remember being so stressed about picking a college and deciding on a major in high school. I didn’t like school, and I completely gave up my senior year and did whatever I needed to just to graduate. After I graduated I decided I did not want to go to college and I spent 2 years traveling with all the money I saved for college. I also started working after those 2 years and found a career path that I love, because I took time to find myself and get life experiences after school. I now work in property management and am going to school to get a degree in HR and Communication. Everyone harshly judged me because I did not go to college right after I graduated, but I honestly feel like I would have dropped out if I did not take time to find what I was actually passionate about.
Ehhh...college is overrated and overpriced. I never went, I only have a GED and I own my own business now. I learned everything I needed to know online. So, unless you are going to be a doctor, lawyer or the like college might not be necessary. I would recommend my children go to a trade school if anything.
FreyaWarrior I totally hear you! Moving up in my company requires having a degree and I am excited to learn. College is definitely overpriced and unnecessary for some people, and it definitely depends on the career path. So awesome that you were able to do everything without a degree! :)
Madalyn Smith that’s awesome! Learning is never a bad thing! Good luck, I wish you great success ❤️
I recently finished Mile Higher and have started from the beginning on The Sesh.
I was 4 out of 90 and despite being a “smart” kid in high school, so many points you all made are so on point!! The testing is crazy and main lined. I 100% agree with the idea of just memorizing and forgetting. When I really look back, what I learned is HS is gone, college has stuck more since that’s what I CHOSE to learn! Also- why does high school not prepare us for real life?! Not everyone wants or needs to learn how to be a college student! Let’s teach our children about loans, money management, how to write a check and fill out an envelope, let’s teach them SKILLS, not just what the government wants to teach them!! Really loved this one 💕😊
My ece center closed for 3 weeks in the wake of the pandemic. We were determined to stay open and provide for our community that still needed and needs us. It takes patience, diligence and yes a fuck ton of cleaning and sanitizing. There isn't a "right way" but I was born to be here for these children. And regardless of my what the paycheck looks like I always will be. ❤
Something that I'd like to point out about the "going back to school" debate is that even though safety is the number one priority and online school is good for that, adolescents who come from low-income or immigrant households may not have access to devices they need to continue with their schooling-or even know how to interpret what's going on with protocol, instructions that are being given from the school, etc.
I feel like somewhere along the road the American education system turned into "only America good". We aren't really taught other languages because "Americans speak English". Looking back - my history teachers glossed over A LOT of things our country did bad. We were taught to sing songs and praise the country. Not to mention praise people in our history who in reality weren't great people. 🙃
The schools in my area have been open for a week. One high school in the area already had to go back to eLearning because of teachers and students getting positive results. I'm almost 100% sure that all the schools in my area have had at least 1 case so far. In. One. Week. Shut them down.
I totally related do Janelle when she said she would sleep in her car during off periods. During my sophomore year, I gave up any kind of hope on understanding math so I started just ignoring it altogether and read books under my desk
My son is a senior at a career center or vocational school. Friday was his 1st day back , he goes 2 days a week for lab & the next week he goes 3 days & so on & so forth. They are all in one class & lunch is also done in the same room as well. I remember when the lockdown back in March happened my son was doing amazing,getting ready to do an apprenticeship. He is a genius in math & does really well hands on , he’s taking engineering & does well at it. He has a LD which is reading comprehension & he really had a hard time doing school at home. He had some past traumas come up and bad anxiety & depression. I know lots of kids didn’t graduate. As much as I’d prefer him to be home , he’s an essential worker already and he learns hands on. I think this is the best for my son. I’m worried af ,but for his mental health this is what’s best. He was so lucky the teachers are amazing or he wouldn’t have even passed the 11grade, they reached out and was amazing. They really cared about my son & was like we know he was doing so good at school & was concerned & understanding thank goodness of what he was going through. Him & his 2 friends just hardly made it. Thankful for those amazing teachers ❤️ ( I do agree they need to be payed more ,no one asked for Covid & my son’s teacher decided to reach out and completely understand & work with my son, & they are my Hero’s) love this show guys I just wanted to add this ❤️
Yess no homework honestly makes so much sense,when he gets home he goes to work and he needs a break from just going all day, plus he would have the teachers right there to help vs having parents who may work or like me have a leaning disability and umm I can’t do lots of things my son can.
I couldn’t imagine being a parent of young kids right now. On one hand they need that social interaction, on the other they are not going to listen to all these new rules like mask , social distancing etc.. but lots of parents work or the home environment isn’t great. This is all such a mess. I’m thankful I got 2 already graduated and only one in but he’s a senior.
So I’m in N.C. and have 2 little ones in elementary school. They are going to school once a week and the other 4 days is remote learning on chrome books. (Which the school provides them both their own for the whole school year for free) They are doing music, art, gym, and even lunch, everything in their one classroom. They only have 3 other kids in the class at a time also. And 6 feet apart and mask on at all times. They get more outside breaks now to breath and play. They love it. They like their once a week to see their teacher, and friends. Then remote learning at home with mommy on their own laptop. So far so good. And for the kids that don’t have internet, it will save all their answers on the assignment and once they get to school, it picks up the schools internet and loads all their answers. It’s a great system so far.
I'm so nervous to send my son back to school especially on the bus. I'm scared of another kid taking my sons mask off and then my son ending up in trouble or something.
I love this episode. I have a son on the spectrum and that obviously means learning issues. The fight I had to have with even amazing schools in the US to get help was ridiculous. We are currently living overseas and the program we have for him far surpasses what he’s done in the past and I no longer have to fight to get him help.
My aunt is a 6th grade teacher, and she's already immune compromised, so I'm just terrified for her safety. Luckily, my siblings are all homeschooled, and my mom teaches them. I'm glad I graduated in May
I can relate to this podcast so so much! I'm 30 years old and when I was in school and in learning support, I felt like it was helpful, but that I wasn't really learning, because they fed all the answers to us. It left me really unprepared in college, because I was so used to classes being easy in high school that I almost failed out. I forced myself to study twice as hard as the other kids in order to catch up and luckily I was able to get into grad school and study what I wanted to which was clinical mental health counseling and once I was in that program it became easier for me to learn. I definitely feel like change needs to happen in our education system to give everyone equal opportunity to learn at their own rate.
I cant tell you how much this hit home for me. My whole schooling life i had a hard time. Was always put in to program's to help me with my Reading and writing. When i was in gr6 was told my writing was at a gr1 and my reading a gr2. My parents had to pay out of there pocket to get me the help i needed because the school just couldnt seem to bother to help me more. After taking 3 years to get my gr 12 i found out few years later im dyslexic. Once covid hit and my daughter was home doing school work all the feelings from school came back up for me and its been so hard to help her when i couldnt even help myself in school. Does make you feel dumb but remember just because your not "book" smart doesnt mean your stupid. Love you both. Really enjoying the podcast! Keep up the good work!
I had a teacher once that didn't give homework. I learned more from that class and teacher than any other.
Love the new channel always relaxing to just vibe with you guys!
My 4 year old nephew has autism, he’s been going to school last year. I feel that helped him a lot as he has been speaking a few words now, their class has speech therapists, 4 teachers and assistants, etc. My sis has decided to not let her son go this year, it makes me sad. But its for the best i guess. Online learning will be hard for him because even at home he had a hard time sitting still
I started out watching Kendall on Facebook then youtube. I binged all of her videos, then binged mile higher. Now I'm back and forth between Lights Out and The Sesh. An episode of The Sesh lightens up my mind after an episode of Lights Out.
Also, I am in my second year of Grad school for Clinical Mental Health Counseling at University of West Alabama.
My husband has dyslexia and adhd and he didn’t like school until college, when he learned how to learn his way. I always excelled in school, straight A’s, and I was on a 12th grade reading level in 5th grade, and the popcorn game was still the most anxiety ridden “game” in school!
Just binging The Sesh for the first time after being a huge fan of Mile Higher. I graduated high school in 2020 and started college. This episode really hit home for me because I have Tourette's Syndrome that wasn't diagnosed until later in my high school career. It was extremely hard for me, but now I am studying environmental science and public policy. Thank you both for sharing your stories.
MY CHILD IS STARTING 9TH GRADE THIS YEAR AND I'VE HAD A STROKE AND LOST A LOT OF THE SMARTS I HAD AND MY DAUGHTER NEEDS A TEACHER BUT I'M TOO SCARED TO PUT HER IN THERE PHYSICALLY!! I DO NOT BELIEVE IT'S FAIR AND SHE MIGHT HAVE TO RETAKE THIS GRADE JUST TO PASS!!
Comin back to this podcast to say I listened to this while my abusive roommate was moving out to calm me down & drown out him saying mean shit about me outside my door. You folks help so much more than you even know & its beautiful I literally needed this podcast thank you so much for always helping
I was supposed to take my GCSEs this year, and the grades were definitely downgraded by quite a lot. In the U.K. they now use a 1 to 9 grading system with 9 being the highest you can get. I was supposed to be given a 5/6 in most subjects (which is the same as a B and B+) and was given all 4s (Cs), one 5, and a 3 (D) which doesn’t count as a pass, in English Lit. It definitely unfair that some students are being graded so low while are being given top marks.
Anyway love the podcast 💖
I’m a teacher in the Uk and the grades came from numerous assessments throughout the year- we didn’t just pluck them out of the sky.
Props to Janelle for her support of teachers 💜 -Papergirl Podcast
im obsessed with this podcast. i really feel like im hanging out and chilling with my friends! i love how i can go on over to milehigher and learn soo much and hear such interesting topics, then head over to lights out and get a good spook in, and finally come here and chill the fuck out with my girl friends!!
I have a medically fragile child, and I’m immunosuppressed from an autoimmune disease. I’m so lucky that my 2 little ones will do virtual school through their school. I’m in Canada and if we open the border, I fear our numbers will skyrocket. I’m also lucky that I am home full time.....not all families have that luxury. Great podcast! ❤️
Perfect timing! Right before my lil smoke sesh, love you ladies 💕
I have been crying daily for weeks about my anxiety and fear of starting school. I will be a senior in HS this year, & i feel like i have nobody to talk to about it. Thank you both for helping me think about school, without feeling immense anxiety and tearing up. I need to start talking about it since i am starting NEXT WEEK!!!
Hang in there! You will get through this time in your life and find your people and peace one day outside of school! 🙏🏼💜
At my middle school and high school we only got 20 for lunch. Basically by the time you got ur food and sat down and took a bite, the bell was ringing and it was time to go back to class
So many of us have a gaping Jenna Marbles shaped hole in our hearts and personally I thank you ladies from the bottom of my heart for giving our hearts warm and comforting hugs❤️
Thank you for speaking about learning disability's and it's a very nice to hear a younger generation to speak on this . As a mom who's son had severe ADHD And Sensory processing disorder it's nice to hear people stand up for them and help spread awareness. Thank you ladies for your bright light and keep up these amazing podcasts .
I’m a UK student in year 12, first year of A levels (17 years old) and after the algorithm I was a graded an A in photography a B in business and a U in physics (U is a complete fail and often classed as ungradedable)
As I live in Wales the welsh minister announced that the algorithm wasn’t a good option and changed our grades to what our teachers originally gave. With my teachers grades I was given AAD, a D is still classed as a pass😌
I completely relate to the experiences you guys had in school. I feel like a lot of school completely disregard children with learning difficulties and it's not fair that they are patronised and treated like they dont matter. Its ridiculous.
I am working on my education degree and I also work in an elementary school. Most schools in Kansas will be starting in September. No one knows what to expect but we are still trying our best to make sure it is safe for students to return. Most schools will be doing blended learning, to try to limit the amount of exposure. Also they are giving students and families the option to do schooling online.
I live in Canada, and half my province had less than 100 cases of covid since January. My town had three cases total but the majority was from those that had travelled. My boys are going into grade 9 next week. We’re doing a staggered entry, but there’s no talk of mandatory masks. Sounds like any type of possible sickness, the kid will be quarantined immediacy. For the sake of their mental health, maintaining good grades and having social interaction is quite important. My boys didn’t do well with the on-line learning. Janitors and teachers have definitely stepped up the cleanliness game !
Just for Support.. Hey from Berlin/Germany 😉
@Anny's World da habe ich ebenfalls 16 Jahre lang gelebt 😊
i am absolutely LOVING this podcast. i’ve been a long time supporter of Kendall and Josh, i was so excited when Janelle joined the mile higher gang!! it’s great to see more of her on this platform and i’m loving the topics you guys cover. thank you for the awesome content! sending you guys lots of love.
i was diagnosed with ADHD in 8th grade but wasn’t put in a 504 plan until sophomore year in high school. some of my teachers didn’t let me take extended time for homework so i just wouldn’t do it. then i ended up moving to a different school in junior year & they never got my transfer papers so i was stuck without help until i graduated. i was honestly surprised i even did with how much homework i just couldn’t do because i could not comprehend it. thank you for sharing, i felt so alone as a highschooler
I’m a teacher in Ohio. I teach 11th and 12th graders, and they’re great about keeping their masks on. We have VERY strict seating charts in each class. The health department calls us if one of our students tests positive or needs to be quarantined. One of our administrators then goes to the classrooms those students have been in and measures how far apart other students sit based on the seating chart. If any students sit 6 ft or less from the quarantined student, they get quarantined as well. The students that get quarantined are expected to work from home unless they are sick. We’re exhausted. Students are exhausted. We do a massive amount of cleaning and are very strict about our masks, but I still got COVID. How do you not when you’re around 100s of people a day? My heart breaks for my kids. They are tired and just need a break.
I work at a career center (public school), and we are VERY hands-on, even in our academic classrooms. Most of our students, especially those with learning disabilities, thrive when they come to us. Tactile and kinesthetic instruction works!
Omg I can relate to you guys so much! I felt like "coming out of the closet" with my learning disability, it was like a taboo if you had one. School gave me so much trauma and made me a different person, not in a good way. My trauma started in 5th grade because of my 5th grade teacher as well. I hope school experience gets better with people with learning disabilities, because it was hell for me. I finally came out of my shell when I turned 21 and I love life and I didn't know that life could be so much fun and I could be myslef. Thank you for being confident enough to talk about your experience, it helps us not feel alone and be confident with our disability.❤
This just makes my heart so warm. Girls with ADD/ADHD do NOT get enough representation, and as a girl with ADD myself, i just feel so happy and appreciative to have found you guys who don’t have any shame telling your stories. I unfortunately went under the radar with my issues for a long time since my mom is a special ed teacher, and she helped me so much during my school career that nobody noticed that anything was wrong. That was until i had turned 17 when I finally got to do some testing and found out about my ADD which explained so many of my struggles and issues throughout my life. This fall it will have been 2 years since my diagnosis and my life has totally changed for the better since. I relate so much to the stories you guys told in this episode and all of your struggles really spoke to me. Thank you girls for such an awesome and important episode!!!
To your point of all the adults being the ones to spread the germs in school... My MIL (a teachers aid in an elementary school) and I were talking yesterday about how we give it two months and the schools will be shut down again because like you guys said, kids touch everything and school is germ city. And she mentioned to me she’s already planning on shutting down earlier than that personally in her school because the janitor just tested positive for covid. The person who cleans the whole building.... and is in every single room...... so needless to say she’s been on edge and terrified because her and my FIL don’t have the best immune systems. It’ll come from where it’s least expected.
This was a big episode! I have 2 kids with Autism and have been dealing with special ed and IEP's for 14 years. I had to move my family to get in a school district that would accommodate my kids. The services were so bad I found that i was spending all my time fighting with the school. But as I'm sure you're aware, better schools reside in towns that are wealthy. We live in the smallest house that we could all fit in and pay more than is acceptable. Dealing with special ed in schools could be a parents full time job. Great discussion!
PS I had to buy my dog a cork collar. I can't resist a small start up business or spoiling my dog, so it was a no brainer! Can't wait to receive it
I LOVED this episode. I have never related to someone else and their experience so much before. I am also dyslexic, school was SO hard for me. I was a "sped" and still feel like I have this stigma of "I'm stupid" since I was treated that way by teachers and other kids. I had one of those teachers who was in with the "cool kids" she was my English teacher and I still remember her making fun of me for miss spelling a word and she was loud enough for the entire class to hear. Then I was kicked out of the class for replying "Sorry I can't spell". I'm almost 30 I still can't spell, barely read, and often still feel like I'm not smart enough for things. Kendall, I honestly have NEVER related to anyone else so much before on this topic. I don't want to say its comforting that I'm not alone, because its not comfortable at all and it sucks. But it is nice to know I'm not the only one who felt this way about school and having learning disabilities. Its awful going through life thinking that you are stupid. Thank you guys so much!
We have three kids in elementary school. A kindergarten and two third graders. We were very worried of how things were going to be. But my daughter who is the 3rd grader likes that there are less kids in class. She said it’s not as noisy and they have space. Our kiddies wear the gator masks that go around their neck so they don’t drop it on the floor. Our kids are so excited to be back at school. I feel way less stressed too. I teach homeschool kids art and we all just use common sense and wear masks when near each other and clean hands and services. I’m just so hoping for normal
Again. Love your shows! I watch all of them.
I hated school when i was younger. There was always so much bullying and drama. It was literally awful. I suck at tests and just memorizing I didn't even finish college. I for sure need to go back but ughhh i am really dreading it ! I'm obsessed with the content you all are putting out !!
I would love to see you guys do an episode on chronic pain and how you deal with it day to day, as well as the misinformation surrounding it. I suffer with chronic migraines almost every day and everyone just tells me to get over it and they don’t seem to believe in pain you can’t see
I’m from Finland and I’m 25 and we did have homework from school, but in for example elementary school we had couple of short exercises if I remember correctly. But I do think that they have updated the school system a lot after I was in school and it is a lot different now. I’ve heard that kids can learn coding in elementary school which is amazing! I’m so proud of our education system, students get all the school supplies free and even lunch until high school ( or other second degree education they choose). I’m just gratuating from university and it’s also worth mentioning that we pay 85€ per year of university. And we also get funding of about 500€ per month for rent and living, if we don’t have any work ( it goes down if you have a side job).
My semester started for my university last week. The plan was that majority of courses would be online and 300 courses would be on campus (art related, labs, etc). The only class I had in person was divided into two days- ten people on Monday and ten people on Wednesday since only ten people could be in the room at a time. Now we're all online since 27 cases were reported on campus.
The weeks leading up to getting my GCSE results was SO stressful because they kept changing the way they were grading us literally everyday butttt my maths teacher predicted me a C but I got a B so it’s all good 🥰
Really loved this podcast. I did great in my entire school career, from elementary to college always straight A's, I could present in front of class with no worries, I LOVED math and I actually really liked learning about new things but honestly, I can confirm that most of the things I did have to learn on middle school or high school, like, I don't even remember them! I've spend waaaaaay too much time worrying about grades or remembering things for tests that I don't even remember anymore, it's honestly kinda infuriating lmao.
My entire experience as a whole isn't as positive. I was heavily bullied on elementary and middle school. Didn't have much friends for most of my schooling time. I was always compared to my brother and sisters at how unpopular I was compared to them and I sucked at sports, so there you go! lmao.
The school I teach at is having students eat in the classroom. Specials (e.g., art, music) have that specific teacher come to the classroom so students remain in the same room. The only exception is gym class. Also, if the teacher gets COVID the class gets a substitute teacher. If a student contracts the virus then that one class goes online for the 2 weeks.
Hi, finnish girl here! It’s been almost 6 years since i was in high school, but we didn’t have lots of homework. Usually around 3 questions per subject to answer in a few sentences or 3 math questions. Not anything you’d use more than an hour a day on (per subject). We are also able to choose what we want to study at age 13 onwards (7th grade) and it’s pretty great. Some people can get a full hairdressing or mechanics (& others) degree by the age of 16 while doing school and others can do more art/music/sports/academics based ”careers”. I moved to New Zealand right after graduating at 18 and did a few years of university here and it did NOT compare - at all. My partner is kiwi (and older) and he is amazed how much knowledge I have gained from just doing school until the high school level, that he never got taught and therefore doesnt know about the world and history as much. I’m definitely super grateful and will cherish my good experience with school forever! Not to mention that everything is completely FREE, university degrees included. 🧡
I struggled getting through high school. I wasn't interested in classes and here in Belgium you can't choose your classes in high school so I had to take the ones that the school gave which resulted in me dropping out. After that I learned I had ADD and made the choice to get my high school degree through the exam comission ( you learn on your own and go to Brussels twice per year to take an exam). After getting that I went for my bachelors degree in Computer science..instead of going through a traditional college I did it through evening school so I could combine it with my full time job in IT. My coworkers helped me through my studies and graduated with high honors..So people with learning disabilities can succeed in school if they get the chance and opportunities to learn it on their way!
same in Brazil, we can't choose our classes so we need to learn literally everything at once for years.. the same thing over and over
Im so glad to be a college student during this and not high school or younger. In college online class has felt barely any different from doing in person because i feel like college is 20% class time and 80% studying/homework. But in highschool I spent my entire day at school and my friends and extra curriculars were everything to me, I would have beeb devastated if my high school marching band had to cancel our season, or if we didnt get to go on our school trips, or if we had to cancel prom and other things like that. In college none of that matters. My heart goes out to all the kids out there conquering school during this!
I live in a low income area and when I was in Highschool (class of 2013) there was a backpack program where certain kids would take home food to live on during the weekend. That, in my opinion, is the only reason we should be in school. For those who can’t make it and those who are in bad situations
I am SO glad to be done with school..I did really well in elementary school (surprise surprise because I went to 5 different ones over the 7 years) As soon as I got to middle school I just tanked. Especially with science and math. Not one teacher took the time to try and help me understand. I just suddenly saw letter thrown in with numbers and it was so overwhelming. I would sit and cry at my homework for hours and hours because I just did not understand it. When i went to the school about going down to an easier math class because i was struggling and had Ds and was constantly on the brink of failure they told me NO because i wouldn't get into college. So literally just set up for failure. I didn't get a better math or science grade than a D until Junior year of HIGH SCHOOL because i elected to take astronomy for science which was the only class in our school where you started with an f at the beginning of the semester but everything you did would add points to your grade. Getting a 50/100 on a test didn't mean you failed but 50 more points were added to your grade. So you didn't have to be a good test taker and you truly could get a good grade doing your best!
The way that my school district is doing is, everyone is doing online school for at least the 1st quarter. And then they will see if we all can go back for the 2nd quarter. Everyone is online but the special ed kids are there in person.
I relate to your guys' experiences. I got diagnosed with an IEP in math and reading and writing in 2nd grade. I tested out of reading and writing pretty fast but I always struggled with math, all through high school and college. It was definitely a struggle. I think a lot of mine was anxiety-related because I would get really awful test anxiety (didn't matter the subject) and would perform badly even if I studied really hard. I had a really tough time and had to retake some math classes but it also taught me to advocate for myself. When I started high school, the special ed math I was taking was too easy for me and not challenging enough, so I asked my special ed advisor to move me into freshman-level math sophomore year and they were able to give me extra time and make the class a pass/fail, so that I wouldn't be set up for failure lol. It helped a lot and I'm glad I made myself do that because otherwise, I would've had an even harder time in college
21:25 😍 the moment when your white fluffy pillow on the blue chair behind Kendall turned into a dog 😄
Mom of three. I've said since my oldest started school that the only thing kids spread willingly are germs. It used to be a joke. Now? I can't imagine being a teacher, especially with little ones, who need the interactions, to learn and encourage empathy and compassion, but now have to learn safety and distance. It's so sad.
I work in special ed. I can handle being home most of the time because I’m an adult, but the kids i work with that need the social interaction, and can’t get anything out of online learning. That part has deteriorated my mental health to no end. I have not been able to actually do my job for half a year now and it makes me cry quite often.
Both my kids are doing virtual learning. They had their first day of school today. I know my 15 yr old will be be OK, but I do worry about my 9 year old. He was just diagnosed with ADD last year and he really thrives on being face to face with his teacher. I really hope this all works out. I am so ready for this pandemic to just be over! 😭
I have a mix of both of your experiences! I was in reading help just for kindergarten, if I remember that correctly. But i had ADD and never had additional help in the classroom. I was in difficult classes going forward, but i didnt always get good grades. I have memories of me talking to myself during math tests to try and work it out in my brain. That sorta got me in trouble, but the teacher also sorta knew it was me just trying my best. My reading level improved, but for the life of me I couldn't focus on books, in home or in the classroom. I also felt like I knew nothing about what people were talking about with grammar, and it seemed like i was really dumb, just my own perspective of myself. High school made it worse. Because kids don't understand, and I was also not socially very able to get people's cues as well, making middle/high school seethingly traumatic because I was easy prey. So much so, I was also reliant on school to mentally nourish me because my parents were apart from the time I was 5 years old, and also I got left home alone a lot, at either one of my parents' houses... one of my biggest issues now for me in college is working out my attachment disorder issues. Because I seriously am a mix of anxious and disorganized. Like Janelle, I'm studying psychology, and I also had to start therapy really young. And I stopped for a few years. But then started again a couple of years ago, and then had to stop after just like 2 years or so being back in therapy, with the same therapist.
I don't know if you'll see this, but I think talking about attachment style in a video would be really helpful, but maybe not, since this isn't really a psychology podcast. 💕 anyways, loved the video, I can seriously relate!!!
Hey! I'm from Scotland and love the podcast. I got 100% in every test for Spanish all year effectively and the algorithm took me down to 60% completely randomly. I was heart broken but thankfully I was given an 'A' when the certificates were ammended
I am so happy you talked about the uk grades, my friend got A’s and A* in their mock exams and teacher predicted grades but got downgraded to a C and was unable to secure her place in university and do the career she wanted. She is appealing it and hopefully they change it
Hi im in the uk and i have heard a few people have complained have got the results they wanted so goodluck x