# Empowering Educators Through Community Partnerships

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Podcast: [Teaching and Leading with Dr. Amy and Dr. Joi](https://stenobird.com/podcast/teaching-and-leading-with-dr-amy-and-dr-joi-6704602)
Published: 2025-03-27T13:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://teachingandleading.captivate.fm/episode/empowering-educators-through-community-partnerships
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## Resource

In this episode, we talk to Gynger Garcia, a former Chicago Public School teacher, who works as a community education liaison at Breakthrough Urban Ministries. She discusses the importance of community-minded education and the benefits of partnerships between universities and community organizations. Breakthrough's programs, including after-school support and a community fresh market, are designed to meet local needs. Garcia emphasizes the value of early engagement in teacher preparation programs, mentorship, and cultural consciousness. She highlights the high burnout rate in teaching, noting that 44% of teachers last less than five years. Breakthrough's partnership with an Illinois university aims to better prepare teachers for urban education.

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