The Middle Men

Brian wraps up our year and thanks our listeners.

Brian and Derrick talk about academic rigor, students feeling challenged, and why there are not multiple pathways for students to part of the real world.

Brad, Brian, and Derrick discuss what we didn't discuss...and probably shouldn't discuss.

Brad, Brian, and Derrick discuss Gavin Newsom's directive to schools: You should ban phones before legislation happens. That's a little bit of nah nah...

Brad, Brian, and Derrick talk about the role of a school in a community. Are they to be the hub of communal activity or should the be focused on their academic mission?

Brad and Brian talk to Diane Blardoney and Mikey Amaro, co-chairs of Brentwood Teachers Association's bargaining team, about the last year of negotiations.

Brad, Brian, and Derrick discuss their whys, and how they feel about being in a PD that asks them to find their why, and how they wished it were different.

Brad, Brian, and Derrick talk about schools and bathrooms. The good, the bad, and not too much of the ugly.

Brad, Brian, and Derrick talk about the start of a new school year, how we transition from summer to school and what we look forward too.

Brad, Brian, and Derrick discuss media use in our classrooms. What we think, what we do, and where we are with our kids.