Season 2

Should School Administrators Teach Classes Too?

April 13, 2021

There is a huge disconnect between classroom teachers and administrators. Teachers feel as though administrators do not understand what it is like to be in the classroom. Administrators continually remind classroom teachers that “I’ve been in your shoes, but you haven’t been in mind.” Who is right? Who is wrong?

ALL Students Should Pass for the 2020-2021 School Year!

April 2, 2021

Legislatures across the country are attempting to pass bills essentially encouraging retention of students for the 2020-2021 school year. Meaning students will repeat the same grade in 2021-2022. Under the framing of “learning loss”. Should students be retained for the 2020-2021 school year? What are your thoughts?

Why Are Schools Open During A Pandemic?

March 16, 2021

Pandemic school is clearly not working well, especially for younger children. Newsflash it wasn’t working well prior. What are your thoughts?

How Do Educators Set Boundaries?

March 2, 2021

The best advice another educator ever gave me was this: no is a complete sentence. No explanation necessary. It is time to discuss the concept of educators creating boundaries. Creating boundaries can be hard, but necessary.

Should Schools Reopen?

February 13, 2021

United States educators are nervously awaiting the new school year as case counts across the country rise. The ongoing debate is whether schools should reopen, if so how and who gets to make the final decision. In this episode we will discuss one of the most controversial topics of our time.

Schools Are NOT Prepared For Crisis—Coronavirus Impacts

March 17, 2020

The spread of coronavirus has compelled thousands of K-12 schools in the U.S. to close. And those numbers are certain to increase in the coming days, as concerned parents call for more school closures. The growing health crisis presents school leaders with a painful choice. Closing schools is a proven measure that has been shown to slow the spread of virus. But it also causes huge economic and social disruption, especially for children. Let’s discuss the impacts of the virus on schools.

Teachers and Students Fighting

February 27, 2020

On this episode we discussed teachers and students fighting (Let’s Get Ready To Rumble!!!)

Banning Cellphones In Classrooms

February 7, 2020

Cellphones and laptops can be distracting for students in classrooms, and new research also shows that using electronic devices can even lower students’ grades.

Teachers Pay Teachers SUCKS

January 29, 2020

According to Thomas B. Fordham Institute most of the Internet obtained instructional materials materials are “mediocre” or “probably not worth using.” On this episode we discuss the supplemental materials teachers download on popular websites.

Culturally Insensitive Assignments

January 16, 2020

On this episode we discuss culturally insensitive assignments, the impacts, and a pathway forward.

Students Are NOT Succeeding

December 11, 2019

Students are NOT succeeding! It is not a secret there is a variance in educational outcomes for students across the country. It is time to address this prevalent and reoccurring issue.

Growing As An Educator

November 27, 2019

A professional educator is always learning and growing their craft. They are on an endless journey where they are always looking for new ideas or teaching strategies, ways to improve their skills, or new information that will help their students to succeed.

Schools SHOULD NOT Be Doing Armed Shooter Drills

September 25, 2019

On this episode we discuss gun-related violence in schools and how it has greatly increased in recent years. It is time to address the prevalent re-occurring issue as it releases to gun-related violence in schools. 

Administrators: How Do You Support Your Teachers?

September 20, 2019

Talk of school quality tends to focus on teachers—what they do to affect student achievement, how they succeed or how they fail. But district and building administrators also have an enormous influence in the education equation, a factor that is often overlooked.

Why Are We Still Giving Letter Grades?

September 11, 2019

If your current professional position involves teaching in a formal classroom setting, you are likely familiar with the process of assigning final course grades. What is the purpose?

The Impacts of Poverty

September 5, 2019

Approximately one in five children in the United States live in poverty, according to the American Psychological Association, a status that affects more than housing status and food supply. Children from low-income families face increased risk factors in their educational life. Poverty affects student brain development, relationships with peers and the ability to complete a formal education. All of this means that teachers are faced with instructional challenges that go beyond students' desires to learn.

Classroom Management 101

August 15, 2019

It's tough to teach when your students aren't listening. That's why great classroom management is key to any successful classroom. Let’s discuss.

Back to School Tips

August 6, 2019

Like other first days in your life, your first day as a teacher in your own school classroom will have you feeling excited and anxious in equal measures. Even experienced teachers feel anxious about facing new students at the beginning of each school year. Just take a deep breath and relax. In this episode we will discuss Back to School Tips.