We have a rare male on the show! Alex is both a teacher and a student. He’s presently teaching 4th grade and he’s a 2nd year doctoral student. His research is focused on the emotional challenges of teaching, specifically the stress, burnout, and emotional labor. Learn what “outlaw emotions” are and how women’s emotions are policed differently than men’s.

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If it’s not money, food, or not-working, Redacted doesn’t want your gift. That’s right, this episode is about Teacher Appreciation Week. Some schools seem to go all out, some try but don’t have the budget, and some don’t even try. We’re sharing our own experiences, reading some of yours, and sharing the best we found online. And yes, we called it, some teachers were literally given rocks that said “you rock” on them.

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This submissions episode is brought to you by Rihanna. You now have “Where Have You Been” stuck in your head. You're welcome.

We’re going over screenshots and emails today and, you all, these are bonkers. Teachers get asked to do SO MUCH outside of their regular duties. There are some leaked emails in here that expose parents and administrators asking teachers to do everything from custodial work to party planning on top of regular duties. (Although if we got to drive the zamboni, we might be interested in picking up some extra hours.)

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Warning: This episode contains mentions of suicide This is the worst shit we have ever heard, ever read, ever reacted to. Anna was a counselor at the largest jr. high in Indiana with a caseload of 625 kids. The mental health among students had gotten so bad that it was only a matter of time before someone lost their life to suicide. Despite mountains of evidence that the students were not doing well, admin was dismissive. So Anna, after giving so much of her time and mental health, took to TikTok and walked away. Follow Anna on TikTok @AnnaMSutter Patreon: patreon.com/teacherquittalk Frazz: tiktok.com/@mrs.frazzled Redacted: tiktok.com/@awalmartparkinglot

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Today’s episode is dedicated to Britney Spears. Britney, are you ok? If you’re listening, we’re here for you.

Anyway! Today we’ve got a new batch of listener letters, some traumatic and some delightfully hopeful. Oh, also, YOUR LETTERS ARE NEVER TOO LONG! Stop saying that! We love you.

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"Every place is a mess. You just have to find the mess you're most suited to clean up." - Christine Breihan" 

This week’s guest is JORDAN! Yay Jordan! Jordan has known Frazz since before her frontal lobe was done developing. They connected at Theatricum (we explain in the episode) and have stayed in each others’ lives since.. This episode has a lot to say about the way schools treat neurodivergent students. This episode is especially impactful for those of us who are unpacking our own neurodivergence in adulthood.

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This week we’re talking to Tired Girl. That’s right, “four schools in four years” Tired Girl from listener submissions. She’s an SLP (we love our SLPs!) and she has all the tea to spill on the unethical and even illegal things she was asked to do. If there’s one thing she’s learned and wants to share, it’s that we need to listen to members of the autistic community. Don’t forget that.

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@fidgets.and.fries

@racheldorseyslp

@bilingueaac

@aacforyouandme

@thelisteningslp

@thebuckeyeslp

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Today’s guests, Julia and Carlos, are both featured in “Who Taught You?” - an upcoming docuseries and impact campaign designed to elevate educators. The movement’s goal is to bridge the gap between people who have worked in the classroom and those who haven’t.

Was there someone in school who did something amazing for you? Show your appreciation! You can share your story of an educator who touched your life and Who Taught You? will amplify it. Tag them @Who_Taught_You on Tik Tok and @Who.Taught.You on Instagram

Want to pay it forward … literally? Donate to support the initiative and you can see your mentor’s name appear on the website or even in the film credits!

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Learn more about Who Taught You? and get involved by visiting their website WhoTaughtYou.org

Find helpful resources or honor an educator through their +Impact Hub 

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More letters, more horror stories. And honestly, this one gets pretty dark. Principles reading private diaries, students digging up defunct college Twitter accounts, and teachers going through backpacks without consent - the violation of privacy in this episode is out of control. But it’s not all bad because we have YOU. Really, our parasocial relationships with all of you keep us sane.

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We’re glad you like the submission episodes because there is a never ending supply of horror stories. This week it’s all about things that never should have happened. There are so many f*cked stories, like making students NOTIFY THE SCHOOL if they are on their period and need to carry a bag to the bathroom. Oh! Also apparently we’re an affront to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

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