Busted Pencils

We all have Memorial Day marked on our calendars as the unofficial start of good weather, cookouts, and days at the beach; but what is it really all about? Today Dr. Johnny Lupinacci and his guest Jakob go through the history of Memorial Day. Did you know that Memorial Day dates back to the 1860s? How about the difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day? We talk about it all in today’s somber and respectful edition of BustED Pencils as we remember those have gave everything for America and ponder the spirit of Memorial Day.

Special thanks to all those who served our country!

Plus Johnny makes an exciting announcement regarding Jakob’s ever evolving role within the BustED Pencils conglomerate.

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On today’s episode of BustED Pencils Dr. Tim Slekar returns from his sabbatical to respond to Dr. Johnny Lupinacci’s 5 Point Education Plan from Wednesday’s Class in Session. But wait, there’s more! We have breaking news as the Supreme Court shoots down efforts to have publicly funded religious charter schools in Oklahoma and Donald Trump’s never-ending pettiness results in Harvard University being banned from accepting any foreign students. It’s a wild day, but don’t worry; Tim and Johnny and here to help. So sit back, relax, and prepare for a smooth landing as Tim brings us back to Earth with classy, intelligent commentary on higher education.

Producer Jakob is dazed and confused during this episode.

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 a very, very special episode of BustED Pencils today as we’re able to play our part in introducing America to one of the world’s fastest growing sports. Pickleball? GET THAT STUFF OUT OF HERE. Jai alai? NEVER HEARD OF IT. No, dear listener, today we’re talking about your grandson’s favorite sport; Esports. And who better to teach us about that very subject than acclaimed educator and Esports coaching expert Matthew Mooney? Nobody, that’s who. So don’t touch that dial, because Dr. Johnny Lupinacci and Jakob the Elite Gamer are here to hack the mainframe into the cyber world of Esports on this episode of BustED Pencils!

Dr. Tim Slekar WILL RETURN in BustED Pencils The Movie.

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If you want to get a 10,000 foot view of higher education, you don’t need a $500 million Qatari super jet. All you need is Dr. Johnny “The Condor” Lupinacci! Today The Condor is joined by Jakob (aka Baby Bird) for a discussion of how our universities can turn challenges into opportunities. If fewer young people are choosing to go to college, how can universities adapt to present a better value proposition? How can our institutions adopt meaningful missions that give direction to faculty and students alike? Johnny “The Condor” Lupinacci has a few ideas, plus he prepares some homework for Tim to turn in on Saturday’s show. So DON’T MISS IT, it’s BustED Pencils!

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On a somber episode of BustED Pencils, Dr. Tim Slekar and Jakob the Wonder Boy discuss a growing problem in higher education. As universities struggle with enrollment amidst a growing demographic crisis, states and their college systems face tough choices when it comes to allocating funding. This has led smaller branch schools (think UW-Whitewater or UC-Davis) to have to fight hard for their roles in education as resources are pushed to marquee locations. Can these withering branches be saved? Will their fall lead to the rising of a new, stronger education system of the future? Let’s talk about it.

BustED Pencils: Fully Leaded Education Talk is part of Civic Media. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! Go to bustedpencils.com for swag, all of our episodes, and for information on partnering with us! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Join the conversation by calling or texting us at 608-557-8577 to leave a message!

Two titans of learning, two colossal minds, two high-flying education commentators at the top of their game; and this time they’re agreeing with each other?!?! Today we exit the A.I. Wars era of BustED Pencils (perhaps briefly) and get back to something Drs. Tim Slekar and Johnny Lupinacci can agree about; making classrooms better places for kids and teachers alike. What stressors make teaching a mentally and physically draining career for so many of our nation’s teachers? Why is the current administration so intent on making our classrooms a literal and metaphorical battlefield? Johnny returns from a teaching conference with a whole bunch of thoughts on just that, and Tim is loving what he’s hearing. Long story short, it’s about time the people in charge of our education system wise up and embrace a simple slogan; make learn, not war.

Producer Jakob was also there, but he didn’t contribute very much. The NHL playoffs are in full swing and perhaps his mind is just a million miles away. Nonetheless, rest assured he will be duly reprimanded for his inattention.

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We’re all a couple of Fonzies today as Tim continues traveling the globe in search of rare herbs and spices, leaving Dr. Johnny Lupinacci and non-Dr. Jakob no choice but to go it alone. Thankfully, the fellas have a great topic for today! What can teachers learn from coaches? What can coaches learn from teachers? Are these two jobs all that different after all? Or are they just different applications of the same ideas and practices? That’s what Johnny’s got on his mind today and Jakob is down to clown. So stick with us as we discuss how coaching is teaching and teaching is coaching on THIS exciting episode of BustED Pencils.

Thank you for listening to today’s program.

BustED Pencils: Fully Leaded Education Talk is part of Civic Media. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! Go to bustedpencils.com for swag, all of our episodes, and for information on partnering with us! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Join the conversation by calling or texting us at 608-557-8577 to leave a message!

Class truly is in session this week as Dr. Johnny Lupinacci returns from his sojourn to a teachers’ meeting fit to burst with thoughts on this week’s Homeroom episode. Johnny talks about the value of early child education in enabling children to start life on a strong footing and how Sesame Street has played a part in that effort for over fifty years. Plus how can we make education and the study of teaching both accessible to newcomers AND challenging? Johnny has thoughts. So join Johnny and his young ward Jakob as they search near and far for answers to today’s burning education questions.

BustED Pencils: Fully Leaded Education Talk is part of Civic Media. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! Go to bustedpencils.com for swag, all of our episodes, and for information on partnering with us! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Join the conversation by calling or texting us at 608-557-8577 to leave a message!

Our worst fears have come true; Monday is here and Dr. Johnny Lupinacci is nowhere to be found. Some say he’s in Nepal climbing Mount Everest. Others speculate he may be deep undercover behind the Iron Curtain. Or, perhaps, he has a meeting. Regardless, Dr. Tim Slekar and Non-Dr. Jakob are here to discuss pressing issues in education. The government is trying to cut funding for PBS, leaving Bert and Ernie facing a fiscal crisis, and Indiana is turning down free money meant for feeding hungry kids (or as the President may misunderstand it, “Feeding Hungary kids”.) Tune in for an in-depth discussion of Monday’s biggest headlines in education.

On another note, Producer Jakob would like to apologize for implying that enjoying NASCAR is in anyway linked to being closed-minded. Jakob would never, NEVER, want to denigrate NASCAR fans.*

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*For NASCAR fans, “denigrate” means “put down.”

In this episode of Busted Pencils, Drs. Tim Slekar and Johnny Lupinacci are joined by a couple of very special guests to talk about Wisconsin’s number one issue. Heather DuBoise Bourenane and Jenni Hofschulte from the Wisconsin Public Education Network are here to talk about the contentious budget session underway in Madison. This isn’t just about bureaucracy, it’s about the funding that keeps our schools safe, stimulating, and sustainable places that serve our communities. Don’t let anti-education forces get away with their shenanigans, speak up and make your voice heard!

Producer and simple farmer Jakob provides perspectives from Middle America.

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!