Episode 338: Outgrowing Schools, Teacher Support, and Leading Through February Fatigue

Episode 338: Outgrowing Schools, Teacher Support, and Leading Through February Fatigue

Author: Real Rap With Reynolds February 23, 2026 Duration: 58:27

This week on Sunday Night Teacher Talk, CJ reflects on speaking in Kansas and why hands-on programs like woodshop, robotics, and CTE matter more than ever. He answers big questions about moving on from a school after tough evaluations, advocating for teacher support, handling co-teaching tension, student apathy, AI in writing, and encouraging students to advocate for better instruction. Plus: practical advice on organization, sub plans, and building real classroom momentum in the final stretch of the year.

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0:00 – Speaking in Kansas & Why Hands-On Programs Matter

5:30 – Outgrowing a School & Moving On After Tough Reviews

14:10 – Supporting Teachers Who Feel Unsupported

21:40 – Grading Sub Work & Managing Absences

26:50 – Staying Organized During the School Year

33:15 – Fighting Student Apathy in February

42:20 – Co-Teaching with an Uncommunicative Partner

50:30 – Tech vs. Traditional Teaching & AI Concerns

1:01:45 – Students Advocating for Better Instruction

1:07:30 – CTE Classes, Overload & Lesson Planning Strategy

1:17:40 – Brainstorming Creative Classroom Ideas

1:25:20 – Workshop Skills: Building Benches & Teaching Process

1:31:30 – Newsletter, Resources & Speaking Info

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