Busted Pencils

This week, we’re celebrating our rekindled relationship with Rethinking Schools, our continued partnership with Minocqua Brewing Company, and as always, incredible learning. This week is all about the power of education to empower people, from our youngest learners to our most experienced ones. We here at Busted Pencils are educated educators talking education AND we are learners leading learners.

Busted Pencils is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-7 pm across Wisconsin. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and Instagram to keep up with Dr. Tim, Dr. Johnny and the show!

Tim! Johnny! Anya? No Jess?! What is happening?!? A Friday recap of epic proportions, that’s what!

Broadcasting live from a conference in Minneapolis, Tim shares his experiences with college professors who are redefining quality teaching in higher education. The conversation touches on the surprising gaps in teaching proficiency among PhD holders and explores innovative ideas for improving adult education.

The episode also highlights a unique live event at Monaco Brewing Company, where the hosts rallied for public education and voter registration. The importance of voting in both local and national elections is emphasized, particularly in supporting public education. This segment is filled with energy and community spirit, reflecting the critical role of civic engagement in educational advocacy.

Listeners are also treated to a rich discussion about the evolution of public education, featuring a recap of an insightful conversation with Kathy Greeley, a veteran public school teacher. The episode underscores the pressing need to rethink education from cradle to career, considering alternative pathways like apprenticeships and certificate programs. With guest appearances and live callers adding depth to the conversation, this episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about the future of education.

Dr. Tim and Dr. Johnny both have their PhDs in education, they’re both experts in their field, and they recognize how much they still have to learn. Tim’s joining us today live from the National Higher Education Teaching Conference. Today, we’re celebrating and honoring excellent teaching and learning at all levels. We’re also reflecting on the week so far, chopping up how important public education is for a healthy democracy.

Busted Pencils is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-7 pm across Wisconsin. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and Instagram to keep up with Dr. Tim, Dr. Johnny and the show!

Broadcasting live from four cities in three states, BustED Pencils is featuring Educated Educators talking Education at the Minocqua Brewing Company taproom! We’re tackling voter registration, the absolute necessity of public education for a functional democracy, students’ rights, and more! Join us and make sure to grab some progressive beer from Minocqua Brewing Company.

Busted Pencils is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-7 pm across Wisconsin. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and Instagram to keep up with Dr. Tim, Dr. Johnny and the show!

Busted Pencils is excited to rekindle our relationship with Rethinking Schools, a Milwaukee-based social justice education advocacy and publication group. Special guest Cierra Kaler-Jones, executive director of Rethinking Schools, is with us to bust pencils today! Rethinking Schools got their start with challenging corporate text books that further diminished marginalized perspectives. Now, they work at the national level to bring healthy challenges to classrooms and to provide support for educators.

Busted Pencils is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-7 pm across Wisconsin. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and Instagram to keep up with Dr. Tim, Dr. Johnny and the show!

Kathy Greeley, 40+ year career educator and author of Testing Education, is here to bust some #2, standardized-testing-ready pencils. Over the past decades, America has instituted dozens of standardized tests and policies designed to raise standards. As much as those tests and those standards were designed to measure and increase learning, they’ve done incredible harm to teaching as a profession and learning as a joyful endeavor. So how can we return to the joy of learning? By busting some of those pencils!

Busted Pencils is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-7 pm across Wisconsin. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and Instagram to keep up with Dr. Tim, Dr. Johnny and the show!

It’s been a full week of guests, educational news, and excellent learning all around!

First up is a lesson on the Three-Cueing System with Dr. Nancy Carlsson-Paige (you might be more familiar with her son, Matt Damon).

Next hear about how we can work to make schools more public through a publicization process with Jonathan Gyurko. He’s followed up by a deep discussion on what learning really looks like with Jethro Jones.

Finally, take a breath and take some some to regulate with our regular guests from Educators Amplified, Teacher Hallie and Teacher Joanna.

Busted Pencils is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-7 pm across Wisconsin. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and Instagram to keep up with Dr. Tim, Dr. Johnny and the show!

It has been a FULL week on Busted Pencils! We’re here chopping it up with Dr. Tim, Dr. Johnny, and Producers Anya and Jess.

Plus, there was an outrageous bigoted incident in Baraboo, WI this past weekend. We’re breaking it down and talking about how education can help us all move forward.

Busted Pencils is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-7 pm across Wisconsin. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and Instagram to keep up with Dr. Tim, Dr. Johnny and the show!

Is there only one way that learning happens? Guest Jethro Jones is a nationally awarded educator and school leader, podcast network creator, and author. He is passionate about challenging myths surrounding learning loss and learning gaps. Just a hint- learning doesn’t look the same for everyone, nor for any one person throughout their lives. And guess what: learning gets messy! Let’s embrace the mess and get into it!

Busted Pencils is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-7 pm across Wisconsin. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and Instagram to keep up with Dr. Tim, Dr. Johnny and the show!

It’s Wednesday and we’ve got Teacher Hallie and Teacher Joanna from Educators Amplified with us! The past week has been intense, for all of us as Americans and especially in matters of education. As Teacher Joanna says, “we’re in the stew” of emotions and stress here at the end of the school year. So we’re taking some time to talk about regulation techniques: for our students, for our friends and loved ones, and most certainly for ourselves.

Busted Pencils is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-7 pm across Wisconsin. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and Instagram to keep up with Dr. Tim, Dr. Johnny and the show!