Chops

For the season finale, the duo walk the listeners through the last week in Concord High School's music department where almost 500 students participated in a holiday variety show.

It's that time of year: final exams, holiday concerts, and getting ready for a new semester. The show must go on!

Coming back from an extended weekend like Thanksgiving Break should leave teachers feeling refreshed. Right? Anyone?...

Steve and Jack share their definition of this year's jazz theme,"Pick It Up," and how it manifests daily at school.

Steve and Jack talk best practices about how to serve students during teary states.

After a rigorous marching season, the Minutemen prepare for their concert season and their holiday performance.

Usually, 90% (or more) of students are engaged and doing the right thing at any given time. It's easy to focus on the other 10%; Jack and Steve discuss strategies on how to minimize the 10 and let the 90 shine.

A great phrase supplied to us by a listener to help calm situations (and yourself) down. This episode illustrates how Jack and Steve use this phrase in their teaching.

The difference between identity and anonymity can make or break the essence and culture of a classroom.

Sometimes a quick answer is effective. Sometimes taking a roundabout path works better.