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Teacher for School Board: Gustavo Ortega - Dr. Cindy Speaks
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Dr. Cindy Banyai hosts Gustavo Ortega, a candidate running for the Miami Dade School Board District 3. They discuss the importance of public education and the threats it faces in Florida, especially from the Republican efforts to defund public schools and diverting of funds to private institutions. Ortega, who is a special education teacher, emphasizes the necessity of funding for teachers' salaries and the preservation of resources, such as school libraries. This episode underscores the need for public participation, especially voting, in securing better future for public schools and education.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
01:31 Meet Gustavo Ortega: A Special Education Teacher
02:06 Gustavo's Journey from Mexico to the US
03:15 The Importance of Universal Public Education
04:47 The Struggles of Public Education in Florida
06:31 The Impact of Privatization on Public Education
08:01 The Importance of Teacher Pay and Funding
11:33 Gustavo's Campaign for Miami Dade School Board
17:24 The Fight Against Book Banning in Schools
22:01 Closing Remarks and Contact Information
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