The Middle Men

Brian wraps up our year and thanks our listeners.

Brian and Derrick talk about academic rigor, students feeling challenged, and why there are not multiple pathways for students to part of the real world.

Brad, Brian, and Derrick discuss what we didn't discuss...and probably shouldn't discuss.

Brad, Brian, and Derrick discuss Gavin Newsom's directive to schools: You should ban phones before legislation happens. That's a little bit of nah nah...

Brad, Brian, and Derrick talk about the role of a school in a community. Are they to be the hub of communal activity or should the be focused on their academic mission?

Brad and Brian talk to Diane Blardoney and Mikey Amaro, co-chairs of Brentwood Teachers Association's bargaining team, about the last year of negotiations.

Brad, Brian, and Derrick discuss their whys, and how they feel about being in a PD that asks them to find their why, and how they wished it were different.

Brad, Brian, and Derrick talk about schools and bathrooms. The good, the bad, and not too much of the ugly.

Brad, Brian, and Derrick talk about the start of a new school year, how we transition from summer to school and what we look forward too.

Brad, Brian, and Derrick discuss media use in our classrooms. What we think, what we do, and where we are with our kids.

Brad, Brian, and Derrick talk to Amelia; Derrick's daughter, Brian's former student, current college, student, and future teacher about what's happening in teacher preparation nowadays.

Brad, Brian, and Derrick discuss the recent law in Louisiana which requires the 10 Commandments be posted in every classroom, as well as the mandate in Oklahoma requiring the Bible to be taught in class.

Brad, Brian, and Derrick talk about improving as a teacher through formal and informal professional development.

Brad, Brian, and Derrick talk truth about the summer for teachers as well as our summer plans.

Brad, Brian, and Derrick talk about closing out the school year, both academically and emotionally.

Brad, Brian and Derrick discuss the merits of the 8th Grade Promotion ceremony as well as other ways to give students a proper send off.

Brian and Derrick talk to Danny, a fellow teacher of science, technology liaison for our school, and one of the best in the world at the Star Wars Unlimited card game.

Brad, Brian, and Derrick talk district and union negotiation dynamics.

Brad, Brian, and Derrick talk about the use of AI and Deepfakes in education. The dangers of being a public figure. Resources: Deepfakes Expose Public School Employees to New Threats The Rise of Deepfakes in School

Brad, Brian and Derrick talk about burnout. It's the end of the year, kids are squirrely, and there is a mix of motivation.

Brian and Derrick try to hold down the fort since Brad is sick. We talk quotes, technology, and allergies.

Brad, Brian, and Derrick talk to Bart Schneider, middle school electives teacher. Bart is well known in our community for a drama program he began that started with 36 and now involves more than 140 students in every performance.

Brad, Brian, and Derrick talk about state testing. The good, the bad, and the ugly.

Brad, Brian and Derrick talk about the joys, struggles, and uniqueness of each quarter.

Brad, Brian, and Derrick discuss how technology has changed over our years of teaching.