In this fifth episode of “Kicking the Copier,” Marcus responds to one of our own reader’s questions about how to build a culture of accountability in the classroom without relying on late penalties. Marcus begins with a brief explainer on why he’s against late penalties and then shares two separate strategies for still maintaining a culture of accountability without relying on late penalties at all.

This is something we’d love to do more of, too: responding directly to our readers and listeners and giving our own thoughts on situations and challenges facing teachers in this current moment—so feel free to keep sending in thoughts and questions!

As always, too, thanks to: Alberto Lugo, one of Jim’s former students, for writing and recording original intro music; Tom Csatari for allowing us to use his band’s recording of “Woodstock” from their 2020 album, Garden; and Courtney Milavec for graphic design.

Find Tom’s work at uncivilizedtom.com, and on Instagram @banduncivilized.

Find Alberto’s work at djsynchro.weebly.com, and on Instagram @djsynchro. 

Email thoughts to [email protected].

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