Busted Pencils

In the age of AI, search engines, and test-takers-for-hire plots in US Ivy league schools, plagiarism is a problem no institute seems to be able to tackle. No institution besides the Institute of Awesome! Founded by none other than Dr. Tim and Dr Johnny, here in the hallowed halls of Bust-ED Pencils of course. Today they’re joined by Susan Schorn (University of Texas, St. Edward’s University, University of Hawaii-Hilo) for her expert insight into the current plagiarism conversation at Harvard.

Johnny is out once more but Dr. Tim is IN with Peter Green, writer of Curmudgucation and many articles for Forbes Magazine on his predictions for what 2024 will bring.

In this special episode of the podcast, Dr. Johnny takes a break from the mic and heads to the ballet, leaving the stage to the dynamic duo of Dr. Tim and his producer, Anya and his guest Tim Clue! Brace yourself for a conversation that’s equal parts insightful and entertaining as Tim Clue steps into the spotlight to uplift the spirits of both educators and the educated. Join this lively trio for a captivating discussion that transcends the traditional boundaries of education, offering a fresh perspective and a dose of humor to brighten your day. Tune in as they navigate the intellectual dance of ideas, share anecdotes, and bring a symphony of laughter to the airwaves. It’s a night at the podcast ballet you won’t want to miss! 🎭🎤

Get ready to smash through the holidays with a jingle-jangling episode of Bust-Ed Pencils, the education show where Dr. Johnny Lupinacci and Dr. Tim Slecker crank up the volume, and Anya keeps the chaos together.

In this holiday special, our hosts tackle the pit of challenges faced by music teachers gearing up for Christmas in the classroom. Joining the rebellion is none other than the education icon, Nancy Flanagan – music educator, blogger, author, and teacher in a strange land.

Together, they’re thrashing through the complexities of celebrating the season while Nancy shares the importance of injecting joy into a world plagued by war, suffering, poverty, and stress. Find out why some teachers are hitting pause on a Christmas classic, join us for this punk rock protest in a one-horse open sleigh.

A tool? A weapon? What is Ai going to be in the educational world? Dr. Tim and Dr. Johnny can’t know for sure, but we’ve got some predictions.

Dr. Tim, Dr. Johnny, and Board Member Katie all together in 1 place. Sounds like a pretty esteemed group (and they are) but mainly they’re here to talk to you about how to run for office!

Dr. Tim and Dr. Johnny are once again joined by the indomitable leader of STOP Moms for Liberty to discuss their recent big win and the hard work ahead of them.

Dr. Tim and Dr. Johnny are back! Are bustin’ more pencils than ever. This week they are joined by Liz Mikitarian STOP Moms for Liberty discusses the REAL reasons MFL formed and what her group is doing to stop it.

At first Tim was afraid. He was petrified. He kept thinking he could never host without Johnny by his side. But then he spent this episode thinking about how he’d been so wrong. And he grew strong. And he learned how to get along. So now he’s back! With Marla Kilfoyle!
He’s just walked in to find you here with that sad look upon your face (because you thought there’d be no busted pencils tonight).

Be a survivor and listen to tonight’s episode on educational freedom. Learn more about her and NFPE at https://networkforpubliceducation.org/10th-anniversary-conference/

Dr. Tim and Dr. Johnny are joined by Four Arrows, an indigenous scholar who joins us to discuss what Indigenous wisdom tells us about schools, community, and more.