In Episode 71 of After the Bell, the Stunt Brothers decide to think outside the box quite literally. Leaving the confines of the studio behind, our podcasters set up shop in Martin’s garden. Surrounded by fresh air, and blooming plants, they quickly notice that despite relying on technology to record the podcast, being outdoors makes them feel more relaxed, more focused, and perhaps a little more connected. This observation sets the stage perfectly for today’s virtual trip to Colorado to chat with Dylan Kane, a math teacher who made the bold decision to remove technology from his classroom. In an age where screens seem to be everywhere, Dylan’s experiment has led to some fascinating discoveries about student engagement, learning, attention, and classroom culture. Join Martin, Roy, and Dylan for an engaging and thought-provoking conversation about what happens when technology takes a back seat and why sometimes less technology can create more opportunities for meaningful learning.

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key topics

• Impact of screens on student attention and motivation
• Dylan Kane's experience with reducing classroom technology
• The role of social learning and community in education
• AI's influence on learning habits and skills
• cell phone bans in the classroom

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education, classroom technology, screen time, student engagement, AI in education, teaching strategies, digital learning, classroom management, cell phones

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In Episode 70 of After the Bell, before the Stunt Brothers get down to business, they take a tour through some classic conversation topics: the weather, gardening, and Roy's short torso. Eventually, the discussion shifts to hockey, as Martin and Roy break down the playoff series between the Montreal Canadiens and the Colorado Hurricanes. While praising Montreal's goaltender for turning away seemingly every puck that comes his way, Martin draws an unexpected parallel between tending the crease and teaching in the month of June. This observation sparks a lively conversation about one of education's biggest misconceptions: the belief that teachers are winding down as summer approaches. In reality, June often feels like the exact opposite. Join Martin and Roy for a fun, humorous, and relatable episode as they explore why teaching in June isn't winding down at all, it's winding up.
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teachers, June, school year, workload, self-care, education, teacher life, end of year, classroom management

key  topics
Myths about June being a winding down month
The intense workload of teachers in June
Emotional moments and good memories in June

 sound  bites
"June is not a winding down month, it's a winding up"
"Teachers work twelve months of hours in ten months"
"Getting enough sleep is more important than ever in June"

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Reflect on the year's successes and challenges
Share your June stories with us

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In Episode 69 of After the Bell, Martin and Roy explore the fascinating concept of perspective and it all begins with a mystery from their video podcasts. Why does Roy always seem shorter than Martin on camera? Martin suggests that Roy might be slouching, while Roy insists he's not. The debate soon leads to a discussion about camera angles and how Martin's wife strategically positions herself behind him in photos to make her head appear smaller. Sensing that they should change the subject, the Stunt Brothers take a trip down memory lane, sharing some of the wild, creative, and occasionally outrageous things they did in their classrooms to build relationships and connect with students. This discussion reminds Martin
that it’s time for their field trip a sit-down with one of education's most influential voices, Dave Burgess, an award-winning educator, professional development speaker, publisher, and New York Times bestselling author of the groundbreaking book Teach Like a PIRATE. Dave is renowned for designing highly engaging learning experiences that captured the attention of even the most reluctant learners. Join us as we discuss creativity, engagement, risk-taking, and the power of seeing teaching and life from a different perspective.

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Key  Topics
The origin story of Teach Like a Pirate
The importance of questions in teaching creativity
Using creative themes to inspire teaching methods
Balancing entertainment and deep learning
The role of failure and risk-taking in teaching
Building rapport and enthusiasm with students

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teaching, education, Teach Like a Pirate, classroom engagement, creativity, passion, risk-taking, professional development, teaching tips

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The "gifted" Stunt Brothers start today's episode with giant zucchini stories and Stars Wars tangents before agreeing that a field trip to North Dakota would be a great chance  to get an out of country perspective on high ability learners.

Episode 68 of After The Bell  heads south to the Peace Garden State for a lively, thought-provoking, and laugh-filled conversation about gifted learners, high-achieving students, and what schools can do to truly challenge every child.

Roy and Martin welcome educator, consultant, and the founder of Elementary Elevated, Dr. Alicia Schroeder-Schock, for an engaging discussion on differentiation, creativity, classroom realities, and why “more work” is not the same thing as meaningful learning. From Britney Spears to serious conversations about underachievement, AI in lesson planning, and the misconceptions surrounding gifted education, this episode blends humour, honesty, and practical strategies teachers can use immediately.

Packed with classroom wisdom, relatable teacher moments, and classic Stunt Brothers chemistry, Episode 68 is a must-listen for educators trying to meet the needs of every learner in today’s increasingly complex classrooms.

Grab a coffee, organize your marking, and join the Stunt Brothers for another entertaining and insightful trip After The Bell.

Listeners will discover:

• Why the term “high-ability learner” may be better than “gifted”
• How teachers can challenge advanced students without overwhelming themselves
• The danger of assuming bright students will “just be fine”
• Practical ideas for differentiation, flexible grouping, and student choice
• Why giving the hardest math questions first can actually motivate learners
• How AI can support teachers without replacing authentic student thinking
• Differentiated instruction, multiple intelligences, and engagement strategies

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In Episode 67 it’s May the Fourth, a beautiful sunny day, and our podcasters are trying to figure out why they are seeing so many students in and around the city library. The Stunt Brothers quickly realize it’s not an attendance issue in North Vancouver but a Professional Day. Martin then informs Roy that on today’s field trip on After the Bell, they’ll be joined by one of Canada’s most important and versatile voices in literature, David A. Robertson. A bestselling author whose work spans children’s books, graphic novels, memoirs, and novels. David is known for powerful storytelling and his books have helped spark meaningful conversations around Indigenous perspectives, history, and lived experiences. His latest novel, All the Little Monsters, takes readers in a different direction, offering a deeply personal and honest exploration of anxiety, mental health, and the internal struggles so many people carry but rarely speak about openly. Get ready for an insightful and engaging conversation with one of Canada’s most celebrated authors, right here on After the Bell.

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key  topics
Evolution of David Robertson's writing
The importance of representation in literature
The story behind 'All the Little Monsters' and mental health

action  items
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All the Little Monsters' Book
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada  
Mental Health Resources Canada

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In Episode 66, the Stunt Brothers take a closer look at how student absenteeism is impacting learning, engagement, and classroom culture in schools across Canada. Roy and Martin dive into Ontario’s controversial policy of linking grades to attendance and explore the growing debate surrounding student accountability and the role schools should play in addressing chronic absenteeism. Listeners will hear about the real challenges teachers face when students regularly miss class and how absenteeism affects classroom dynamics, relationships, and academic success. The duo also examines the impact of mental health concerns, rising student needs, increased screen time, and shifting parent and student attitudes about the importance of school in shaping today’s attendance patterns. Drawing on comments and stories shared on Cross Country Checkup, Roy and Martin bring a wide range of perspectives into the conversation while encouraging listeners to weigh in with their own experiences, opinions, and insights on this important and timely issue. Join the Stunt Brothers as they unpack one of the biggest challenges facing education today and explore what can be done to reconnect students with school.

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In Episode 65 of After The Bell, the Stunt Brothers are missing in action. Roy and Martin are half a country apart as they face a possible end to their perfect podcast attendance, a spotless record that spans over 15 unbroken months. This absence sets the stage for a future episode where they delve into the attendance crisis in education. Episode 66 will explore how student absenteeism is impacting learning and engagement across schools. The Stunt Brothers will reveal innovative strategies being tested to encourage attendance, including Ontario's controversial policy of linking grades to attendance. Listeners will gain insights into the challenges teachers face when students skip class and how this affects classroom dynamics. Roy and Martin will discuss the role of mental health, screen time, and school culture in shaping attendance patterns.  Stay tuned as they uncover stories from educators and students on the front lines of this pressing issue. For now, enjoy this bite sized episode that leaves the Stunt Brothers record of 100% attendance unblemished. 

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In Episode 64, the Stunt Brothers start things off by going on a tangent about unseasonably cold spring weather, the splashdown of Artemis II, and Ryan Gosling’s movie Project Hail Mary. Roy can’t help but feel a little overlooked; after all, he’s a Canadian teacher who’s convinced he could pass as a more mature Ryan Gosling so where was the call for a stunt double? Our duo then circles back to listener feedback on their recent episode about report cards, sharing thoughtful and entertaining responses from their audience. But the real twist comes when Martin and Roy realize this episode is something entirely different: it’s a field trip that turns inward. It’s a podcast about their podcast, a conversation nested within itself like a matryoshka doll. Join the Stunt Brothers as they flip the script and take a seat on the other side of the mic, being interviewed by Tim Cavey of Teachers on Fire.
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In Episode 63, Martin & Roy ponder the history making Artemis II space launch with the spacecraft hurtling through space at thousands of kilometres per hour with a malfunctioning toilet. This moment sparks a powerful analogy: in both space travel and teaching, when something goes wrong, you can’t simply stop, you have to keep going. And in the classroom there are times when you know something’s not working properly but are unable to pinpoint the problem or the cause. All the while you must plough ahead, reaching for seemingly unattainable outcomes. To explore this concern, our duo sits down with John Richards, professor at Simon Fraser University and a senior fellow at the C.D. Howe Institute. Together, they unpack troubling trends in declining math, science, and reading scores among Canadian students based on PISA scores.(Programme for International Student Assessment, an international assessment that measures 15-year-old students' knowledge and skills in the areas of reading, mathematics and science.) But as the conversation unfolds, the Stunt Brothers find themselves with more questions than answers. What will the next round of PISA results reveal? What can Canada learn from countries like Finland and Sweden, which have taken bold steps to strengthen their education systems? Meanwhile, the landscape continues to shift. In the United States, AI-powered schools are beginning to emerge, and even the White House has floated ideas about robotic teaching assistants. Others argue for a return to fully analog classrooms and removing technology altogether. In the end, this episode doesn’t offer easy answers but it does ask the right questions.

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Key Topics:

• Decline in Canadian student scores
• Long-term trends in education performance
• Educational quality and teaching standards
• Impact of technology and AI on learning
• Societal and cultural influences on education
• Strategies for addressing educational decline
• Importance of foundational skills
• Teacher training and professional standards
• Role of societal attitudes and family influences
• Balancing technology with traditional learning methods

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In Episode 62, The Stunt Brothers open by diving into responses to a recent TikTok they posted on the FSA standardized test. With over 19,000 views, Roy and Martin share a selection of thoughtful and often entertaining listener comments. From there, Roy takes a nostalgic turn recounting the discovery of his own report cards from more than 60 years ago. He reads aloud a few teacher comments from his Grade 1 days, offering a glimpse into how student progress was once communicated. Not to be outdone, Martin reaches into his briefcase and magically produces one of his own report cards, (Does he take them with him everywhere he goes?) sparking a lighthearted comparison between the two. What follows is a thoughtful discussion on the evolution of report cards and student reporting over the course of their careers. Roy and Martin explore the ongoing tension between what parents want to see and what educators aim to communicate, while also reflecting on the shift to digital reporting, an innovation that hasn’t quite lived up to expectations. As always, the conversation blends personal experiences with laughter and insights into the changing landscape of reporting.

Main Topics:

• The history and transformation of report card systems from handwritten notes to digital systems
• Challenges with current assessment methods, including FSAs and standardized tests
• Practical tips for teachers to improve report card writing and assessment validity
• The importance of meaningful feedback and parent-teacher communication
• Ideas for future development of report card systems for better education outcomes

Key Insights:

• The shift from anecdotal comments to checklist systems and their subsequent changes
• Parental perceptions of report cards, including percentile rankings and language-based grading
• The debate around the efficacy and fairness of standardized assessments like FSAs
• The value of narrative comments that highlight student character and effort
• The need for more efficient, less time-consuming reporting methods without sacrificing quality
• Examples of inspiring teacher comments about notable figures like Terry Fox
• The importance of having physical report cards to foster parent-child discussions

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