Teacher Quit Talk

There can be a lot of reasons you might want to transition out of the classroom. The good thing is that teaching equips you with a lot of transferable skills. Problem solving, project management, group communication, the list goes on and on. Some jobs out there may require additional degrees and certifications but many actually don’t! We’re used to a very credential-driven system within education...

Grad school isn’t worth it. Unfortunately, both of us are going. Graduate enrollment is on the decline because it's just not being incentivized. We did some “investigative journalism” and found that in most places the pay bump isn’t significant. In our opinion, you should only go if you can make a spreadsheet showing that the money you're investing is worth it. Unless you're rich then...

Emetophobia trigger warning! You might want to skip the first five minutes if you’re sensitive to vomit. We asked for crazy observation stories and you delivered. Thanks for sharing with the class! Some of your admins are way too up in your business, some of them aren’t paying attention at all, and honestly we’re not sure which we prefer. Good luck with observation season and remember, you all get...

This week’s guest teaches *dun dun dun* middle school! According to WhenNerdsTeach, the key to being a successful jr. high teacher seems to be actually liking and caring about the kids. Who knew! All jokes aside, the secret sauce seems to be one part neutral mischief, one part isolated chaos, and one part targeted shenanigans.  @when_nerds_teach Patreon: patreon.com/teacherquittalk Frazz: tiktok.c...

Hello and welcome to podcast land! This episode’s about substitute teachers and it’s structured a little differently. We’re going to discuss subbing, read some of your submissions, and then a guest will be joining us. We got to sit down with a substitute teacher who went super viral on TikTok, @actuallyautistickatie. She's going to tell us about the video she shared and what happened at her su...

Welcome back, y’all! We're talking about times that schools have made the news. Usually when schools are in the news it's because something terrible happened. So we’re going to discuss funny bad things instead of depressing bad things! It’s just going to be a fun, silly day: a moose breaks into a district office, a school takes away bathroom mirrors, and a lobster prank goes wrong. Patreon...

AI could be compared to the printing press or the internet in how it will probably change society. It’s too late to have the conversation about whether or not kids should be using it - they already are. Instead, let’s turn our attention to literacy, cheating, and how students can use it in a positive way. Here’s the chart we mentioned! Find great teaching resources on Redacted’s YouTube channel Ef...

Schools are childcare but teachers aren’t babysitters. When the cost of childcare is out of reach for many Americans, the public education system is what allows parents to show up for work. Schools really do serve a function of society in that way but it's not the main objective. The childcare cliff is imminent and we’ll explain exactly what that means and how it might affect us all. Patreon:...

 This episode is not sponsored by FEMA! The latest crisis to hit American education is climate change and natural disasters. The average number of natural disasters is expected to increase by 320 percent over the course of the next 20 years! Which is a lot of percents! We’ve both had a lot of experiences with natural catastrophes and it turns out you, dear listeners, do too! Sorry everything is on...

Today’s topic is simple: What annoyed us at school this week? We’re going to read your submissions and tell you what’s been irking us, personally. Thank you all for sharing your annoyances because sometimes a good bitch moment among friends really does cure so many things. Patreon: patreon.com/teacherquittalk Frazz: tiktok.com/@mrs.frazzled Redacted: tiktok.com/@awalmartparkinglot Advertising Inqu...

We are here to talk about the teacher shortage, which is actually what we started this podcast to talk about. As you probably know, the teacher shortage is still raging. Some school districts are doing a lot of different things to retain teachers. We rounded up some of them so we can pick them apart. Join us as we decide if they're good or not. Articles discussed: https://montanafreepress.org/...

Let's dive into the world of phones today where our jokes about brain rot aren’t really jokes. The data shows that kids get better test scores when they aren't glued to their screens, but snatching away their precious devices doesn't go down well – surprise, surprise.  At most schools, it's the teachers crafting phone procedures. Admins, it's time to step up and create school-w...

It's winter. We're gonna get cozy, drink hot chocolate, and talk about holiday parties. We asked for stories and boy oh boy did you deliver. Name calling, physical fights, meth, and multiple pregnancies. Your workplaces seem pretty intense. Thank you all for sending us your stories. We hope you have fun at your holiday parties. And if your work isn't throwing a holiday party, get drunk...

Today we're talking about school boards. Nearly 40 percent of school board seats are uncontested and that's how the Moms for Liberties of the world are able to swoop in and change policy. If you have one ounce of political organization, you can overtake a school board. You have to be strong of spirit but it can really make a difference. Patreon: patreon.com/teacherquittalk Frazz: tiktok.co...

Welcome back to Teacher Quit Talk, where we podcast about things that we hate. Today we’re talking about standardized testing. Honestly, there are so many different angles to this issue that we could do a whole podcast on it alone. We’ll probably cover it more in the future. Today we’re getting into the basics: what standardized testing is, why we do it, and whether or not it’s helpful.  Patreon:...

We're doing a Patreon submissions episode today - we’ve heard that you like those. Some of y’all are really going through it! Fortunately, there are a lot of good lessons and happy endings in here, too. It can be hard to walk away from a toxic situation because you often get told the lie that “it’s like this everywhere.” But if you look, you might just find a school where you can thrive. It’s...

Welcome back to Teacher Quit Talk. Today we’re joined by a very serious person with a very important job, so everyone be on your best behavior. Our guest is Leah Watson, Senior Staff Attorney in the Racial Justice Program with the ACLU's National Office. Before her legal career she taught high school. Her experience in the classroom left her feeling so passionate about changing the system that...

Guess what? Today is a submissions episode all about student teaching. You all have had some WILD experiences. From stellar mentors to supervisors who haven’t heard of Rosa Parks (what???), you all have been through the ups and downs. To all you student teachers out there, we hope that you’re ok and continue on your beautiful path of learning. You’re crushing it! Patreon: patreon.com/teacherquitta...

Content Warning: We're having a discussion about mental health, which includes mentions of sensitive topics including suicidal ideation and a mention of sexual harassment and assault. Please take care when listening.   Welcome back to Teach or Quit Talk, everyone. We have a real podcaster here with us! Our guest is a former teacher and the host of Would You Believe?, a podcast about the daily...

We decided to take a break from the negativity and talk about something positive. We found a list from U.S. News of countries that have the most well-developed public education systems. We’re number 16 - it could be worse but it could be a lot better. From Sweden to Japan, you might as well call us Mr. Worldwide because we’re looking at school systems all over the globe. Patreon: patreon.com/teach...

Join us for a lively chat with Raphael, a teacher who’s passionate about project-based learning. From  to parental involvement, we dive into the nitty-gritty of implementing unorthodox teaching methods, with a sprinkle of tech troubles and planetary excuses. Strap in for an educational rollercoaster! Follow Raphael @bonhommeclass Patreon: patreon.com/teacherquittalk Frazz: tiktok.com/@mrs.frazzled...

Get out the Halloween candy and join us for some spooky school stories. Turns out there are a lot of ghosts in your schools. In this episode lots of toys and electronics are going off on their own, ominous laughter and voices are echoing in the halls, and a surprising amount of people are dying on school grounds. Patreon: patreon.com/teacherquittalk Frazz: tiktok.com/@mrs.frazzled Redacted: tiktok...

Lately there’s been some discussion on TikTok about the “COVID slide.” No, we’re not talking about contracting coronavirus from playground equipment. Today’s episode is about the gaps in education arising in the wake of the pandemic. COVID didn't cause these issues - for the most part it just exacerbated problems that were already there. Students were bringing the classroom home with them and,...

There's a man here with us today so everyone play nice. Today’s guest is Curtis - high school teacher and former football coach. After 10+ years of late nights and working for pennies, he hung up the polo shirt for good. He misses the connection with the kids but says that teaching without coaching is “so chill.”  Patreon: patreon.com/teacherquittalk Myron Curtis: instagram.com/coach_curtis88...

Dear patrons, thank you for your submissions! Today we’re reading stories about sick days at charter schools, managing a theater with no support or budget, and lots of looking back at teaching during COVID times. Warning: This episode contains carts! Patreon: patreon.com/teacherquittalk Frazz: tiktok.com/@mrs.frazzled Redacted: tiktok.com/@awalmartparkinglot Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircl...