Creating the classroom culture is vital to the successful start of a new school year. Loud, quiet, fast, slow - the possibilities are endless.

Ever wonder what goes on inside a teacher's brain?

It's like the Sunday Scaries, except for school. Teachers are going through some emotions as the first day of school approaches.

The hard things don't get easier; students just get better at doing hard things. Helping students tackle rigor and scaffolding the process is discussed in this episode.

In the midst of band camp, the students are being pushed musically and physically. Steve and Jack discuss other teachable moments they have found during the week that have nothing to do with marching, spinning, or playing.

In the midst of band camp, learning new concepts can be challenging. It's the job of the teacher to convey these in challenges in a way that make them simple. Not easy, but simple.

Learning can be loud too! Controlled chaos can be a fun way to teach and engage.

After recently performing at a few venues, Jack shares with Steve how playing guitar and singing for an audience can directly relate with the environment of a classroom.

After experiencing "technical difficulties" 4 times in a row, the podcasting duo decided to take a different approach and speak about the art of "pivoting" in teaching.

Stories of the early years of teaching were shared, where authoritarian tactics were used. Now, the duo has pivoted to meeting behaviors in a much more calm manner.