We share a story sent in from a dedicated, first-year Special Education teacher and single mom of 3, who commuted an hour to work, was forbidden to take lunch breaks or bathroom breaks, and was not paid for any of the time she worked after quitting from the questionably illegal mistreatment! After Alabama makes it into Teachers in the News, Devin cracks some jokes about teaching there with his list of Top 10 Signs You Know You're Teaching in Alabama! *Disclaimer: No offense to Alabama. Devin is a professional comedian. Please refrain from sending hate mail.*

We vent about a new rule at Devin's kids' school that turns Devin speechless from outrage. At the end, Devin delivers the top ten ways teaching is just like going to space. Warning: You're going to want to empty your bladder before listening because these will cause uncontrollable laughter!

Finally something to which parents, teachers, and students can all agree. School starts too early. The California Teachers Association apparently has the answer to solving the teacher shortage. Find out just how simple it is in Teachers in the News.

And, to end the show, Devin outlines the top ten ways to know that your school starts too early. Get out your best grading pen and some paper, you'll want to take notes.

James is in recovery from making school lunches for his three children, and Devin is still picking metal shavings from his teeth from a former cafeteria blunder. Turns out, the corn does indeed have the juice, but you probably shouldn't drink it straight, no chaser.

This week Devin shares the story of a sloshed social studies teacher in your favorite, Teachers in the News. We try out some bad english teacher jokes, and share the story of a paraprofessional that kept getting promotions only to get paid less each time. We run work out the math, and it will shock you!

In the hunt for Halloween treats, Devin and James know exactly where to find the full-size candy bars. Admin keep picking this week to be spirit week because every teacher wishes their soul would leave their body while sugar-highs ravage classrooms across the country. School fundraisers are still the talk of the teacher's lounge, and Devin shares his walk-a-thon pledge horror story.

Teachers are STILL making the news and we are and we continue to fight the battle over what is appropriate reading material. We cover what might be considered "Teachable Moments" for everyone, and close the show with the top ten ways to know how your teacher might be unqualified.

Fall means that school is back into full swing whether you like it or not. Devin announces a new podcast format as well as new additions to the Crying in My Car roster as we welcome comedian and parent, James Yon to the show. Teachers in the News is back and better than ever with the things you didn't realize you needed to know from across the globe and Devin and James tackle the dreaded after school pick up line. To close things out, we try out the latest workout craze, Classersize.

*Classersize may, or may not, be a registered trademark of Crying in my Car Enterprises INC...

On today's podcast I interview the Secretary of Education, Miguel Cardona, and we discuss the current state of teaching across the US and what teachers can expect going forward. The video of the interview can be found on Youtube and Devin's socials.

Devin discusses his amazing Grad Bash experience, and details the upcoming Bored Teachers Tour. 

Lastly, Teachers in the News has great vibes coming from South Carolina (for once) and a shockingly low salary in Missouri. 

To support the podcast go to patreon.com/cryinginmycar and don't forget to tune into all the comedy videos posted weekly on Devin's youtube.

Teadching is under attack and people think that we are indoctrinating children. Devin dives into why this is absurd, but also why some teachers may be pushing back too hard. Teachers in the news has a teacher running for scholarships, a teacher that won't mute the music, and a long standing debate on whether or not student teachers should be paid. 

Izzy B stops by the podcast to discuss publishing your own book, and his crazy new video series online called Stories4Space. Devin talks about mental health in the profession and a student's plea to a teacher. We also discuss the Bored Teachers tour and some backstage drama. 

Devin discusses the highs and awkardness of doing some amazing sold-out shows with Bored Teachers. Teachers in the News has Indiana stepping aside from a teacher protection, a teacher with a very interesting tissue dispenser joke and another teacher making threats on Linked In. 

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