School Is Out!

What do you do with/for a student who has no more interest in school? Mike and Miles discuss ways to connect with difficult students who seem impossible to motivate. They discuss possible reasons for student apathy and ways to give hope to struggling students.

Mike and Miles start and end with some humor about worksheets, but the depth of their conversation encourages originality and creativity. Ditch the worksheets and packets so you can engage students in original thought and collaborative learning.

Miles and Mike bring to light the amount of downtime in a typical school day. With only a limited exposure to meaningful learning, they dig into what teaching and learning may look like to students. Also, the concept of homework is discussed as it takes on a new look for our kids.

Mike and Miles dive into how to differentiate your classroom. Listen as they discuss real example and non-examples of what differentiation is. Mike and Miles welcome educators into a mindset of growth and mastery as they discuss the ideal educational setup.

Mike and Miles discuss the highly talked about business of reading. Reading is an essential life skill, therefore it is essential that students are excited to practice and hopefully love to read. What makes kids love (or hate to read)?

Mike and Miles discuss how while teaching, one should not sit down! For reasons of engagement, assessment, and planning, it is essential to up and around your students. Listen as Mike and Miles give classroom strategies to keep your kids engaged.

Miles and Mike embark on a series of podcasts designed to tackle real issues in classrooms and schools. The first episode focuses on word problems in math. Too often we see students with success in math fact fluency but lack the application of those skills. This episode gives insight and strategies to get it done!

Mike and Miles discuss the soft side of being a teacher and a role model. They remind educators that their whole selves are on display for their students. There is an essence and power of teaching that influences children for the rest of their lives.

Mike and Miles welcome their amazing guest, Wilma Dunkle, who discusses her journey within public education. Wilma was a passionate teacher who positively impacted many lives. She talks about the strengths and needs in our schools, her interesting background growing up with non-public schools, and her life experiences that guided her away from teaching.

Miles and Mike discuss the level of service involved in being a teacher or school worker. Success for students cannot be an option- it must be the only option. The two talk about how to remain optimistic when sometimes others are not. Being supportive for students and for one another is essential for all students because they deserve it.