This week on Sunday Night Teacher Talk, CJ talks about that awkward week right before spring break, how to keep class fun without losing structure, and why student behavior often spikes before a break. He also answers questions on exhaustion, long commutes, entitled students, test prep classes, building trust with new admin, reaching discouraged students, and how to start getting your school ready to bring in a speaker.
Chapters
0:00 Spring break is close… now what do you do with this week?
3:05 Keeping class light, structured, and meaningful before break
6:45 Short projects that work before spring break
10:02 Ruth’s question: extreme commute, exhaustion, and what rest really looks like
17:08 Logan’s question: handling a parent who thinks you have a grudge
26:02 David’s question: what to do with students after testing hours are complete
34:22 Linda’s question: building a positive relationship with a new principal or AP
42:18 David’s question: helping a student who has mentally checked out of school
54:15 Spring break encouragement and mentoring reminder
56:10 Build Your Class Off: sanding and finishing student-built benches
59:25 Advice for a freshman studying math education
1:03:25 How to bring CJ to your school to speak
1:07:05 Final encouragement: don’t wait for school culture to change by itself
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