The Old School

By Dr. Steven Bourgeois and Mr. Ross Miller

Dr. Steven Bourgeois and Mr. Ross Miller lead an informal discussion between a current and a former teacher on topics that challenge "best practices" in contemporary education. In keeping with Neil Po... more

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How many episodes does The Old School have?

The podcast currently has 146 episodes available.

The Old School episodes:

January 13, 2022 Episode 36: On Tired Teachers
Dr. Bourgeois and Mr. Miller theorize on why teachers lose energy after spending 18-odd weeks in the classroom entertaining students. Reflections just prior to Christmas Break.
Musical credit:
"Track 7"
Steven Bourgeois
From Out of the Darkness (2004)
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41min
December 29, 2021 Episode 35: On School Counseling with Wes Upton
Dr. Bourgeois and Mr. Miller are joined by Mr. Wes Upton, a high school counselor, on advanced coursework, college preparation, and career pathways.
Musical credit:
"Track 2"
Steven Bourgeois
From Out of the Darkness (2004)
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44min
December 11, 2021 Episode 34: On Advanced Placement Courses
Dr. Bourgeois and Mr. Miller consider the pros and cons of advanced high school coursework including Advanced Placement (AP) and dual enrollment.
Musical credit:
"Track 4"
Steven Bourgeois
From Out of the Darkness (2004)
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33min
November 24, 2021 Episode 33: On School Holidays
Mr. Miller and Dr. Bourgeois take on (attack is too strong a word . . .) the idea of school holidays.
Musical credit:
"Track 9"
Steven Bourgeois
From Out of the Darkness (2004)
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28min
November 09, 2021 Episode 32: On Classroom Discourse with Dr. Matthew Post
Dr. Bourgeois and Mr. Miller welcome Dr. Matthew Post of the University of Dallas for a continuation of their discussion on classroom discourse.
Musical credit:
"Track 11"
Steven Bourgeois
From Out of the Darkness (2004)
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40min
October 29, 2021 Episode 31: On Class Discussions
Musical credit:
"Amadeus"
Steven Bourgeois
From Presence (2005)
©2017 All rights reserved
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44min
October 09, 2021 Episode 30: On Dress Codes
Mr. Miller and Dr. Bourgeois navigate the precarious waters of school dress codes.
Musical credit:
"Thinking of Your"
Steven Bourgeois (piano) and Jim Bourgeois (electric piano)
From Thinking of You
©2017 All rights reserved
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37min
September 18, 2021 Episode 29: On Student Voice with Dr. Larry Nyland
Dr. Bourgeois and Mr. Miller welcome Dr. Larry Nyland, former Superintendent of Seattle Public Schools, to a discussion on student voice.
Musical credit:
"Skylark"
Steven Bourgeois (piano) and Jim Bourgeois (electric piano)
From Thinking of You
©2017 All rights reserved
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35min
September 11, 2021 Episode 28: On 9 /11
Mr. Miller and Dr. Bourgeois reflect on their time in the classroom on September 11, 2001.
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26min
September 04, 2021 Episode 27: On the First Day of School
Dr. Bourgeois and Mr. Miller reflect on the first day of a school year and all such a momentous occasion entails.
Musical credit:
"Good Morning Heartache"
Steven Bourgeois (piano) and Jim Bourgeois (electric piano)
From Thinking of You
©2017 All rights reserved
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41min

FAQs about The Old School:

How many episodes does The Old School have?

The podcast currently has 146 episodes available.