BLOG: How to Survive the Classroom

Welcome to a deep dive into the chaotic, hilarious, and sometimes downright unbelievable world of teaching, as revealed through your very own voicemails! In this post, we're unpacking some of the most shocking and amusing anecdotes sent in by listen…

In this blog post, we delve into the impactful initiative led by John Ondrasik, the musician behind Five for Fighting, to bring music education back into underfunded schools. Discover the challenges faced, the creative solutions implemented, and the…

Welcome, fellow educators, to a deep dive into the world of ELA resources that actually… well, work. If you're anything like me, you've spent countless hours sifting through endless worksheets, hoping to strike gold and find something – anything – t…

Welcome to the blog! In this post, we're diving headfirst into a topic that sparks heated debate in educational circles: the role of classroom presentations. Are they a vital tool for building communication skills and fostering critical thinking? Or…

Welcome back to the blog, fellow educators! As you know, here at "How to Survive the Classroom," we're all about navigating the messy, wonderful, and often chaotic world of teaching. This post dives into a topic close to our hearts: the critical imp…

Interested in deepening your engagement with the podcast? This post dives into the exciting opportunity to join our Patreon-supported book club, a vibrant community dedicated to exploring books that complement and expand on the themes we discuss on …

This blog post delves into the surprising ways that travel builds resilience and enhances problem-solving skills. We'll explore real-life examples from my own European backpacking misadventures and my guest, Denver Riley's, chaotic Australian journe…

In this blog post, we delve into the recent appointment of the Secretary of Education and explore some unsettling parallels to the satirical film Idiocracy. We'll analyze the potential implications of this choice for the future of education, examini…

In this blog post, we delve into the fascinating world (and future) of edutainment, exploring its potential to revolutionize learning. We'll be unpacking the key insights shared by Jerry Kolber, a leading figure in the field, whose creative genius h…

This blog post delves into the crucial topic of self-care and boundary-setting for educators, a theme we explored extensively in our recent podcast episode, "Managing Student Trauma Dumps with Care with Denver Riley and Lauren Antonio". As teachers,…

This blog post expands on my recent podcast interview with the incredibly talented Jeneva Rose, author of the New York Times bestseller, "The Perfect Marriage." In this episode, we delve deep into her inspiring journey, from the initial spark of an …

In this blog post, we delve into the hilarious and resourceful world of teaching, as explored in our latest podcast episode, "Loose Meats and Radiator Cuisine with Gaspare Randazzo and Denver Riley." Gaspare Randazzo, a teacher extraordinaire, share…

This blog post delves into the inspiring and insightful conversation I had with Brooke Eby on my podcast, Swiping Right with ALS with Brooke Eby. We explored the complexities and unexpected joys of dating while living with ALS, a topic rarely discus…

This blog post delves into the fascinating world of humor as a tool for social correction in the classroom. We explore how teachers skillfully employ humor to deliver constructive feedback, navigate tense situations, and foster a positive learning e…

In this blog post, I'm diving deeper into the conversation I had with educator and social media superstar, Tyler Jackowski, on my latest podcast episode, "Unforgettable Freak-Outs with Tyler Jackowski". We explored the often hilarious, yet deeply re…