I feel like academia folks and/or folks from that background don& #39;t understand just how much their language is, for lack of a better term, intimidating and makes those not in academia feel like they can& #39;t participate.

I consistently have to tell myself, "You& #39;re not dumb," when I have to look things up after interacting with academics. And I consider myself well-educated! But folks actively studying/researching often use language that is just not accessible to many and it& #39;s super frustrating.

But truly: Academic Education Researchers, if on-the-ground K-12 teachers cannot access nor understand your work, then who exactly is your work for and what is its purpose?

I& #39;m not even trying to be snarky, I& #39;m really just asking.