So many teachers have side gigs, both related to education (tutoring, summer school), and not (selling a variety of products, bartending, construction). That's because teaching doesn't pay all that well, plus summers off. Do other people with the education teachers have need to get a second job on the regular? Probably not.

In this episode, we talk to Glenn Gamble, a technology and business teacher who also reps Ever-FI, and also works for Amazon. Where he's gotten raises, versus none at his teaching job. It's interesting to hear his take on it all.

Additionally we ponder how useful it would be to be able to perform telekinesis with students we'd prefer to see anywhere but in front of us, and we of course discuss cereal!

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Are you ready to scream when you hear the words "self care?" Have you pondered throwing something at an admin when they mention "free massages" for staff, but also say "nothing in the budget for pencils"? Are you actively daydreaming about finding a new career, instead of doing your lesson plans? Well, this episode is for you! We sat down with Chase Mielke, teacher and author of "The Burnout Cure: Learning to Love Teaching Again," to discuss the strategies he used when he was at his wits end, as well as what else is needed for teachers to feel satisfied, valued, and motivated. And no, it wasn't pizza in the staffroom (although that's never a bad thing).

Here is a link to Chase's website:  https://affectiveliving.com/

And to his very readable book, highly recommend this one:  https://www.amazon.com/Burnout-Cure-Learning-Teaching-Again-ebook/dp/B07PMB1H1C

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Join us as we talk to Kevin DiPasquale, president of the Douglas County AFT chapter, as he takes us through the actions of the current Board of Education (with a majority of conservative "rookies"), and how teachers, students, and parents united to show their support for their former superintendent, and for public ed. We also hear about the county's history, and how many people are having a sinking feeling of deja vu.

Kevin did want to specially recognize the efforts of the DougCo Collective, a newly formed group of concerned parents that have reinvigorated efforts to organize the community. The group is working to organize volunteers to be available for the long haul for public education in Douglas County.

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We've all been there. Something terrible happens-a school shooting, a war, a tornado-and we don't really know how to handle it in our classrooms. Our instinct is to discuss it with our students, let them process with us-but we are often told to leave it alone, to not say anything, or to read a district approved paragraph.

Enter Alyssa Hadley Dunn, an associate professor in the Department of Teacher Education at Michigan State University. Her latest book, "Teaching On Days After" is a completely readable guide to how to handle "day after" teaching, with an eye towards equity and social justice. We were so fortunate to have Alyssa on the podcast to discuss her book, and the research behind it.

Alyssa has a Facebook group, "Teaching on Days After: Dialogue & Resources for Educating Towards Justice," which provides so much amazing information and conversation for its 19K members (join it!!). 

Alyssa also mentioned a few great resources for supporting teachers in fighting injustice in the schools during our discussion. They are https://abolitionistteachingnetwork.org/ , https://www.wokekindergarten.org/, and https://www.socialstudies.org/current-events-response/freedom-teach?utm_content=201136142&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&hss_channel=fbp-180384458088.

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Correction: In her interview, Alyssa Hadley Dunn commented that she received advice from a mentor who had marched with Abernathy. The mentor actually received the advice from Lowery. Our apologies for any confusion this may have caused.

It's an exciting new season here on "Will This Be On The Test? Teacher Pod!"  We have two new fabulous, inciteful, and funny co-hosts joining Yo Miss - Miss V. and Hey Teach! They come to the pod with awesome ideas, and ready to get the job done. Welcome!

Our guest this episode is Ms. SDK-Stay Dropping Knowledge-whose 2019 Black History month door decoration received national recognition, was shared over 100,000 times, and garnered her substantial media attention. Join us as we chat with Ms. SDK about her door, how funding does-and doesn't-work, and other topics. Here is a link to People magazine's coverage, including a pic of her fantastic, thought provoking door: 

https://people.com/human-interest/jovan-bradshaw-slavery-lesson-door-black-history-month/

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Here is Part Two of our interview with Brett Bigham, Oregon's 2014 Teacher of the Year, and Oregon's first openly gay Teacher of the Year. If you haven't listened to Part 1 (Episode 26), you should do so-you don't want to miss any of this interview.

Brett is a fantastic Special Education educator, who was treated incredibly unfairly by his former district. Listen to the conclusion of his story, which will make you feel angry, shocked-and most importantly, hopeful. Which all of us could use right around now.

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We were honored to have Brett Bigham, 2014 Oregon Teacher of the Year, as our guest. Not only has he done amazing things for special education students that led to his well deserved award, but he's also had to deal with his former district's complete impingement upon his rights, because he is openly gay. This is Part 1 of this two part interview. 

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Join us as we discuss your many excellent responses to our question, "If you could change one thing in education what would it be?" So many good answers, for once we hope admin is actually listening to the episode! We also talk about the unique way a NJ school has chosen to solve its behavior problems (hint: it doesn't involve classroom management skills), and the usual Mr. E./Yo Miss banter!

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Welcome to the new year, where things are looking...well...not much better than the old year. We are joined by Ms. V., a newly retired teacher who tells us why she left teaching when she did-and it is incredibly relatable. We also discuss various scenarios for schools during this latest Covid surge, which could be summarized as "still a clusterf*ck."

Basically, it's either laugh or cry, my friends, so after you've cried for a bit, give us a listen for at least a wan smile.

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Join us we reminisce about door decorating, Secret Santa, and all of the other holiday activities at school that make us long for winter break even more! We will be back in 2022 with more content to make you laugh, cry and nod your head in agreement. Meantime, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

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