The Shut Up and Teach Podcast

Buildings are closed, not schools. Once again, thanks to a story from Charles Williams, this statement has been proven true. What sorts of things is Charles doing to make an impact at his school? Listen to this story from the Chicago principal to find out. Follow Charles Williams and The Counter Narrative Podcast . Want you story heard? Complete the Google Form to have your story read on the next...

No one makes it through life without the help and encouragement from others. Teachers are no different. In this episode, Elijah reflects on why we should be working to lift others up and shares a story about a teacher who helped him get through year one. https://twitter.com/carbaeli #ShutUpAndTeach

School is more than just a building. And while those buildings might be closed, schools are not. Learning is taking place and connections are being made. Don't believe me? Well, I've got a couple stories to prove it! Today we hear from Marie McCumber ( @hannahnia ), an elementary teacher at Ohio State School for the Blind, and from Monica Dimas, a Dean of Academics from Mary Ann Binford Elementary...

"It's just too hard." "That will never work in my classroom." Excuses. More than that, though, there is a dangerous, underlying message in those statements. In this episode, the discussion centers around what is really being said by teachers when they make those comments, and what we can do about it. #ShutUpAndTeach https://twitter.com/carbaeli

We don't make excuses with just our words. We do it with our actions. Find out about the excuses Elijah had to work through in order to stay committed to exercising. His lesson doesn't apply to just running, but to just about every area of our lives. #ShutUpAndTeach https://twitter.com/carbaeli

Are you burned out? Are you #2020Tired? This episode is for you! Get your fire back, by listening to the connection between one music artist’s set backs and education. #ShutUpAndTeach

A lot of teachers take big risks in their classrooms. There's also a lot of teachers who don't take risks. Why? Fear and uncertainty is my excuse. In this episode, we'll see why we are actually in the right position to take risks. #ShutUpAndTeach

In this episode, I reflect on two instances in my teaching career, which both taught me a valuable lesson: experiences create engagement that leads to authentic learning. Check it out! #ShutUpAndTeach

In this pilot episode, I give the backstory of the phrase "Shut up and teach". This phrase really has grown and developed into more than a call to set aside our problems and negative emotions. It's a call to bid apathy in the classrooms farewell.  Listen to learn more about why I am passionate about this message. If you'd like to read the blog that inspired the phrase/hashtag/podcast, you can...