The Class Dismissed team talks to James Troupis, Chief Talent Officer at the Noble Network of Charter Schools, about his approach to hiring and retaining great educators. They also take a call from a teacher who is wondering what to do with ins

S1 Ep 11 Anna Pavechevich

Mar 13th, 2018 1h 4m

Andy, Cal, and Cristin interview Anna Pavechevich, longtime educator and current Principal at Amundsen High School in Chicago. They also talk about the closure of Hope High School, how childhood trauma can manifest as illness, and the importanc

S1 Ep 10 Allison Hansen

Feb 27th, 2018 45m 57s

The recent school shooting is on everyone's mind, included the educators at Class Dismissed. Andy, Cal, and Cristin also talk to Allison Hansen, the Director of Clinical Experience at Marian University, about how their program marries theory an

We Had a Snow Day! So Here's an Awesome Repeat Episode

Feb 13th, 2018 1h 10m

Chicago was blasted by some old school snow last week which kept Andy, Cal, and Cristin out of the studio. They will be back in two weeks with a brand new episode, and, in the meantime, leave you with a throwback episode. Please enjoy this epis

S1 Ep9 Bill Kennedy

Jan 30th, 2018 1h 9m

Andy, Cal, and Cristin sit down with Bill Kennedy, the Director of the Urban Teacher Education Program at UChicago, to talk urban teacher residencies and new teacher preparation. They also field a call from a teacher dealing with an intrusive s

Winter Break Survey!

Dec 22nd, 2017 1m 19s

Happy Winter Break! Cal, Andy, and Cristin are spending their winter break making Class Dismissed even better for you, but they need your help! Take a listen for how YOU can help contribute to the Class Dismissed content.

S1 Ep8 Extracurriculars, etc.

Dec 19th, 2017 1h 13m

Andy, Cal, and Cristin talk about the role of schools in combating sexual harassment, the effects of more CPS school closings, and challenges with conducting instructional rounds. They also chat all things music education with The Shades, a Chi

S1 Ep7 Yipee Ki Yay (Old Habits Die Hard)

Dec 5th, 2017 1h 21m

The Class Dismissed crew talks the GOP tax plan, the merits of building content knowledge before building reading skill, and potential complications associated with making attendance a high stakes metric for schools. They also sit down with Ayl

S1 Ep 6 I Fashion Myself a Teacher Comedian

Nov 21st, 2017 1h 6m

Andy, Cal and Cristin sit down with Devin Siebold, a teacher by day and comedian by night. He talks about the need for humor in teachers' lives and why he is definitely NOT a comedian in the classroom. They also answer a question from a teacher

S1 Ep5 Tale As Old As Time

Nov 7th, 2017 43m 12s

Andy, Cal, and Cristin each have something they're thinking about, and that think is old Disney songs. Oh, they also field an email from a new and overwhelmed instructional leader. But, mostly old Disney songs.

S1 Ep4 What Really Grinds My Gears

Oct 24th, 2017 1h 2m

Andy, Cal, and Cristin find themselves reminiscing about their favorite books as young adults, debating the positives and negatives of real time coaching, and discussing inequities when it comes to access to sports across schools. They also get

S1 Ep 3 Be the Thermometer, Not the Thermostat

Oct 10th, 2017 55m 12s

In this episode, Andy makes his glorious return, and the Class Dismissed team talks to a new assistant principal about his transition into an administrator role. They also field an email from a principal dealing with a teacher who has some inco

S1 Ep2 One for You, One for Me

Sep 26th, 2017 54m 26s

In this episode, Cal and Cristin sit down with Ido Leffler, the Co-Founder and CEO of Yoobi, who talks about his work with underserved communities and his own teacher mother who inspired his work in the first place. They also take calls from a

S1 Ep 1 Principals and Catalysts

Sep 12th, 2017 1h 18m

In our first episode after summer break, we interview Elizabeth Jamison-Dunn about her path toward becoming the principal of the school where she got her start in education and the impact that having a teacher of the same race can have on stude

Trailer

1.0 Season 1

Sep 5th, 2017 4m 19s

Andy, Cal, and Cristin talk about their upcoming season which starts Tuesday, September 12th.

S0 Ep 6 - Teaching as Activism

Jul 11th, 2017 1h 10m

Today, we explore the role of a teacher as an activist in the classroom. Our good friend and experienced educator - Aiyeshia Wong - gets at the heart of what it means to be an educator in a polarizing political climate. As a high school English

S0 Ep 5 - The Power of a Principal

Jul 4th, 2017 1h 9m

Principal autonomy is important. How do districts strike the right balance between allowing principals to innovate while ensuring they are doing what students need in order to be successful? We also hear from our listeners - a teacher motivatin

S0 Ep 4 - Past the Presidential Persona, New Policies Trump Progress

Jun 27th, 2017 57m 52s

Trump's showmanship and polarizing personality constantly capture news headlines, but what are the true implications of his policy changes in the education world? We also hear from callers across the country - an instructional coach motivating

S0 Ep 3 - Impersonalized Learning?

Jun 20th, 2017 41m 4s

In this week's episode, we dive into personalized learning, bantering over its intended purpose and its actual use in classrooms. We also hear from two teachers - one whose administration tends to side with parents over staff and another who is

S0 Ep 2 - A City Divided Following New Grad Requirements

Jun 13th, 2017 52m 12s

With Chicago's mayor introducing new high school graduation requirements, the city is divided amidst a heated debate. We explore the proposed changes and potential ramifications. Also, two new callers join us later: a student teacher struggles

S0 Ep 1 - Class Dismissed Intro, Suspensions & Calls from Teachers

Jun 6th, 2017 56m 4s

When changes in policy occur, it affects our classrooms - big time. In this episode, Cristin, Andy, and Cal talk about changes to suspension policy and its unintended consequences. How do we preserve instruction while preventing suspension abus