The Ugly Truth About Standardized Testing Nobody Talks About

Ridiculous dress codes, uniforms that spark debate, and classroom chaos you won’t believe - we’re diving into it all, from wild parent choices to the most insane dress code violations! Mark your Calendars! Catch the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour coming to a city near you THIS FALL! Tickets going fast: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT  We're coming to Australia, New Zealand and Canada! We’ll be heading your way this fall, and tickets are selling fast! Grab yours NOW: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT  Book your hosts for a speaking event at your school: https://teacherspeakers.com/  Check out our MERCH! https://shop.boredteachers.com  Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod Send us a voice message: https://bit.ly/3UPAT5a  Listen to the podcast anywhere you stream your favorite shows:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hHNybdOJb7BOwe0eNE7z6?si=840ced6459274f98 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachers-off-duty/id1602160612  ________________________________  Teachers get your perks!! This episode is brought to you by:  RayCon | Go to buyraycon.com/TOD to get 20% their best selling ear buds!  Quizizz | Go to https://wayground.com/?lng=en and create a FREE account today!   Acorns Early | Register today at https://www.acorns.com/TOD and get your first month FREE Clean My Mac X | Go to cleanmymac.com to get 20% your first order with CODE: DUTY20 and try for FREE your first 7 DAYS! _________________________________ This week on the Teachers Off Duty Podcast: Bri, Albraden, and Anna tackle one of the hottest topics in education: school uniforms. We’re diving into: • Ridiculous dress code rules • Pros and cons of uniforms • How uniforms impact kids, teachers, and families • Wild classroom stories - from unbelievable parent choices to insane dress code violations Do uniforms really reduce bullying and distractions or are they stifling individuality and creating chaos for families? We share our funniest, most outrageous stories so you can decide for yourself. Do you think school uniforms are a good idea or a bad idea? Drop your thoughts in the comments — we want to hear from you! Listen now & don’t forget to subscribe!  _________________________________ Follow your hosts:  Briana Richardson @HonestTeacherVibes  Anna Kowal @ReadAwayWithMissK  Albraden Hills @atxhills Follow us on all platforms @TeachersOffDutyPodcast _________________________________ Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast

From rug gate to rogue “class pets,” we’re spilling the funniest back to school chaos teachers actually survive—come laugh and commiserate with us!   Mark your Calendars! Catch the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour coming to a city near you THIS FALL! Tickets going fast: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT    We're coming to Australia, New Zealand and Canada! We’ll be heading your way this fall, and tickets are already selling fast! Grab yours NOW: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT    Book your hosts for a speaking event at your school: https://teacherspeakers.com/    Check out our MERCH! https://shop.boredteachers.com    Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod   Send us a voice message: https://bit.ly/3UPAT5a    Listen to the podcast anywhere you stream your favorite shows:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hHNybdOJb7BOwe0eNE7z6?si=840ced6459274f98  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachers-off-duty/id1602160612  ________________________________    Teachers get your perks!! This episode is brought to you by:    Betterhelp | Go to https://betterhelp.com/TOD to get 10% off today   Mint Mobile | Go to https://mintmobile.com/tod to redeem your offer   RayCon | Go to buyraycon.com/TOD to get 20% their best selling ear buds!    Naked Wines | Go to https://www.nakedwines.com/tod and get six bottles of wine for $39.99 using CODE: TOD   _________________________________ Get ready, teachers — this week’s episode of Teachers Off Duty Podcast is pure chaos and comedy! Bri, Leslie, and Mr. Hills (ATX Hills) are spilling their funniest back-to-school moments — from wild name stories to middle school madness, pre-K potty training disasters, kids bringing surprise “pets” to class, and parents crying over rugs on Beyoncé’s internet. Now the question is what it’s really like surviving PD, Meet the Teacher nights, and the “honeymoon period” that lasts about… one day. You ready?   If you’re a teacher, parent, or just need a laugh, you’ll feel SEEN in this episode. Drop your own funniest (or most chaotic) back-to-school story in the comments — we might read it on the show! Listen now & don’t forget to subscribe!  Follow your hosts:  Briana Richardson @HonestTeacherVibes  Leslie Rob @LeslieRobComedy Albraden Hills @atxhills Follow us on all platforms @TeachersOffDutyPodcast _________________________________ Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast

Standardized testing: helpful measure of learning or the biggest headache in education? We’re spilling the truth (and the laughs) teachers really know!   Mark your Calendars! Catch the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour coming to a city near you THIS FALL! Tickets going fast: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT    We're coming to Australia, New Zealand and Canada! We’ll be heading your way this fall, and tickets are already selling fast! Grab yours NOW: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT    Book your hosts for a speaking event at your school: https://teacherspeakers.com/    Check out our MERCH! https://shop.boredteachers.com    Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod   Send us a voice message: https://bit.ly/3UPAT5a    Listen to the podcast anywhere you stream your favorite shows:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hHNybdOJb7BOwe0eNE7z6?si=840ced6459274f98  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachers-off-duty/id1602160612  ________________________________    Teachers get your perks!! This episode is brought to you by:    Quizizz | Go to https://wayground.com/?lng=en and create a FREE account today! _________________________________ This week, Bri, KC Mack, and Anna are diving into the wild world of standardized testing — the stress, the funny fails, the endless paperwork, and why it makes both teachers and kids lose their minds. From shimmying across the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour stage to debating if kindergarteners should really be tested on life skills (like tying their shoes ), the crew gets candid about how testing impacts classrooms everywhere. We’re talking testing buckets, crazy school rules, snack scandals (Oreos?!), and why teachers end up pacing thousands of steps during exam week. And of course, it wouldn’t be TOD without plenty of laughter, roasting, and a few Disney detours (because yes, somehow state testing and Disney magic do connect). Whether you’re a teacher, parent, or just here for the laughs, this episode will remind you why educators everywhere deserve a standing ovation. Listen now & don’t forget to subscribe!  Follow your hosts:  Anna Kowal @ReadAwayWithMissK  KC Mack @kcmackfunny Briana Richardson @HonestTeacherVibes  Follow us on all platforms @TeachersOffDutyPodcast _________________________________ Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast

Teachers spill the tea on ChatGPT in the classroom—hilarious stories, game-changing hacks, and why AI might just save your sanity!   Mark your Calendars! Catch the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour coming to a city near you THIS FALL! Tickets going fast: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT    We're coming to Australia, New Zealand and Canada! We’ll be heading your way this fall, and tickets are already selling fast! Grab yours NOW: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT    Book your hosts for a speaking event at your school: https://teacherspeakers.com/    Check out our MERCH! https://shop.boredteachers.com    Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod   Send us a voice message: https://bit.ly/3UPAT5a    Listen to the podcast anywhere you stream your favorite shows:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hHNybdOJb7BOwe0eNE7z6?si=840ced6459274f98  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachers-off-duty/id1602160612  ________________________________    Teachers get your perks!! This episode is brought to you by:    Quizizz | Go to https://wayground.com/?lng=en and create a FREE account today!   Acorns Early | Register today at https://www.acorns.com/TOD and get your first month FREE _________________________________ AI in the classroom? Love it or hate it, it’s here to stay—and we’ve got thoughts. In this week’s episode of Teachers Off Duty Podcast, KC Mack, Bri, and Anna are cutting up as always while diving into the wild world of ChatGPT, Magic School AI, and all the ways artificial intelligence is shaking up teaching. From hilarious stories on the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour (including a teacher sliding KC a note mid-show!) to real talk about how AI can save time, grade essays, differentiate lessons, and even write IEPs, this conversation is equal parts funny and eye-opening. We’re asking the big questions: Should students be allowed to use AI? Are we becoming hypocrites as teachers? And how do we keep the “rigor” alive when ChatGPT wants to make every test multiple choice A? Plus, the crew shares their favorite AI tools for lesson planning, classroom hacks, and even how teachers are using AI to spice up professional development. By the end, you’ll be laughing, taking notes, and maybe rethinking how you use AI in your own teaching. Listen now & don’t forget to subscribe!  Follow your hosts:  Anna Kowal @ReadAwayWithMissK  KC Mack @kcmackfunny Briana Richardson @HonestTeacherVibes  Follow us on all platforms @TeachersOffDutyPodcast _________________________________ Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast

Should every classroom have cameras? We debate the pros, cons, and hilarious realities teachers would face if Big Brother moved into school.   PLUS remember to pin your calencers becuase the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour coming to a city near you THIS FALL! Tickets going fast: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT    We're coming to Australia, New Zealand and Canada! We’ll be heading your way this fall, and tickets are already selling fast! Grab yours NOW: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT    Book your hosts for a speaking event at your school: https://teacherspeakers.com/    Check out our MERCH! https://shop.boredteachers.com    Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod   Send us a voice message: https://bit.ly/3UPAT5a    Listen to the podcast anywhere you stream your favorite shows:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hHNybdOJb7BOwe0eNE7z6?si=840ced6459274f98  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachers-off-duty/id1602160612  ________________________________    Teachers get your perks!! This episode is brought to you by:    Betterhelp | Go to https://betterhelp.com/TOD to get 10% off today   Naked Wines | Go to https://www.nakedwines.com/tod and get six bottles of wine for $39.99 using CODE: TOD   Wayground | Go to https://wayground.com to create your FREE account! _________________________________ Best friends, buckle up — this week on Teachers Off Duty we’re diving into one of the most controversial topics in education right now: cameras in the classroom. Bri, Jess, and Anna are spilling all the tea on the pros, cons, awkward moments, and downright hilarious possibilities of being filmed at work. From hallway fights caught on tape to the ultimate teacher “highlight reel,” we’re asking the big questions: Would cameras actually improve student safety and classroom management? Or would they make teaching feel like reality TV?  Plus, we swap stories about the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour, childhood crushes on Steve from Blue’s Clues, awkward teacher moments, and why some subs might want a camera watching their back. Whether you’re for it, against it, or just here for the laughs, this episode will have you rethinking what “classroom observation” could really mean. Listen now & don’t forget to subscribe!  Follow your hosts:  Jess Smith @TeacherTalesOfMissSmith Briana Richardson @HonestTeacherVibes  Anna Kowal @ReadAwayWithMissK  Follow us on all platforms @TeachersOffDutyPodcast _________________________________ Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast

The real reason teachers hate PD—and what actually works instead (with zero time-wasting fluff)!   GET READY! Catch the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour coming to a city near you THIS FALL! Tickets going fast: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT    We're coming to Australia, New Zealand and Canada! We’ll be heading your way this fall, and tickets are already selling fast! Grab yours NOW: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT    Book your hosts for a speaking event at your school: https://teacherspeakers.com/    Check out our MERCH! https://shop.boredteachers.com    Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod   Send us a voice message: https://bit.ly/3UPAT5a    Listen to the podcast anywhere you stream your favorite shows:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hHNybdOJb7BOwe0eNE7z6?si=840ced6459274f98  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachers-off-duty/id1602160612  ________________________________    Teachers get your perks!! This episode is brought to you by:    Wayground | Go to wayground.com to create your FREE account! _________________________________ For the first time ever, Bri, Jess, and Anna are together in the studio—and you already know it’s going to be unhinged in the best way. From fashion fails and meet-and-greet poses to the real tea on professional development, we’re sharing our funniest stories and most honest takes on what PD should look like for teachers. We’re talking about: Low-rise jeans trauma Meet & greet photo hacks Why PDs should be led by veteran teachers The power of teacher TikTok + TeacherGram Crusty lips and jean jacket woes Our favorite (and worst) PD experiences Tangible takeaways we actually want Why school culture matters more than note cards Plus, we reveal what districts are getting right, why professional development shouldn’t feel like punishment, and why laminating in the middle of a PD is… a bold choice. Listen now & don’t forget to subscribe!  Follow your hosts:  Jess Smith @TeacherTalesOfMissSmith Briana Richardson @HonestTeacherVibes  Anna Kowal @ReadAwayWithMissK  Follow us on all platforms @TeachersOffDutyPodcast _________________________________ Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast

We said what every teacher’s thinking—some roles are main characters, others are just extras.   Mark your Calenders! Catch the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour coming to a city near you THIS FALL! Tickets going fast: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT    We're coming to Australia, New Zealand and Canada! We’ll be heading your way this fall, and tickets are already selling fast! Grab yours NOW: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT    Book your hosts for a speaking event at your school: https://teacherspeakers.com/    Check out our MERCH! https://shop.boredteachers.com    Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod   Send us a voice message: https://bit.ly/3UPAT5a    Listen to the podcast anywhere you stream your favorite shows:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hHNybdOJb7BOwe0eNE7z6?si=840ced6459274f98  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachers-off-duty/id1602160612    _________________________________    Teachers get your perks!! This episode is brought to you by:    Mint Mobile | Go to https://mintmobile.com/tod to redeem your offer   RayCon | Go to buyraycon.com/TOD to get 20% their best selling ear buds!    Wayground | Go to wayground.com to create your FREE account! _________________________________ Who really runs your school? The answer will shock you! In this explosive episode, Jess Smith, KC Mack, and Cory Michaelis dive into the most controversial debate in education: Who is the true main character of every school? Watch as they battle it out over principals, paraprofessionals, custodians, cafeteria crews, teachers, office managers, specials staff, and even students themselves! Things get heated when they reveal which role actually has the most influence, share personal stories that will make you laugh and cry, and give shoutouts to the unsung heroes you never knew existed. Whether you're a teacher ready to defend your turf, support staff tired of being overlooked, or just someone who loves drama in the group chat, this episode will have you glued to your screen! Drop a comment! Who do YOU think is the main character of your school? Let the battle BEGIN! Listen now & don’t forget to subscribe!    Follow your hosts:  Jess Smith @TeacherTalesOfMissSmith Cory Michaelis @corymichaeliscomedy KC Mack @kcmackfunny Follow us on all platforms @TeachersOffDutyPodcast _________________________________ Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast

Respect for teachers is disappearing — and we’re done staying quiet about it.   Plus! Catch the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour coming to a city near you THIS FALL! Tickets going fast: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT    We're coming to Australia, New Zealand and Canada! We’ll be heading your way this fall, and tickets are already selling fast! Grab yours NOW: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT    Book your hosts for a speaking event at your school: https://teacherspeakers.com/    Check out our MERCH! https://shop.boredteachers.com    Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod   Send us a voice message: https://bit.ly/3UPAT5a    Listen to the podcast anywhere you stream your favorite shows:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hHNybdOJb7BOwe0eNE7z6?si=840ced6459274f98  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachers-off-duty/id1602160612    _________________________________    Teachers get your perks!! This episode is brought to you by:    Betterhelp | Go to https://betterhelp.com/TOD to get 10% off today   Brooklyn Bedding | Go to https://brooklynbedding.com to get 30% off today using CODE: TOD   Quizizz | Go to https://wayground.com/?lng=en and create a FREE account today!   Stitch Fix | Go to https://www.stitchfix.com/teachersoff... and get shopping done right    _________________________________ This week on Teachers Off Duty, Bri, Jess, and Cory tackle a topic we all feel but rarely unpack: why is there such a decline in respect for teachers today? From hilarious dad jokes to honest takes on classroom culture, student behavior, parent-teacher dynamics, and even admin relationships, this episode is a real, unfiltered look at what respect should really mean in education. The crew shares personal stories and perspectives on how respect is earned, lost, and sometimes never given in today’s school environment — all while reminding us that teachers are the backbone of every profession. We’re also diving into: Whether teachers automatically deserve respect How classroom culture affects student behavior Why administrators and teachers struggle to see eye-to-eye The impact of social media and generational shifts How we can start restoring respect — one classroom at a time Listen now & don’t forget to subscribe!  Follow your hosts:  Briana Richardson @HonestTeacherVibes  Jess Smith @TeacherTalesOfMissSmith Cory Michaelis @corymichaeliscomedy Follow us on all platforms @TeachersOffDutyPodcast _________________________________ Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast  

First-year teaching? Buckle up - it’s about to get real (and really funny).   Mark your calendars! Catch the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour coming to a city near you THIS FALL! Tickets are going fast: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT    We're coming to Australia, New Zealand and Canada! We’ll be heading your way this fall, and tickets are already selling fast! Grab yours NOW: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT    Book your hosts for a speaking event at your school: https://teacherspeakers.com/    Check out our MERCH! https://shop.boredteachers.com    Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod   Send us a voice message: https://bit.ly/3UPAT5a    Listen to the podcast anywhere you stream your favorite shows:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hHNybdOJb7BOwe0eNE7z6?si=840ced6459274f98  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachers-off-duty/id1602160612    _________________________________    Teachers get your perks!! This episode is brought to you by:    Quizizz | Go to https://wayground.com/?lng=en and create a FREE account today!   Acorns Early | Register today at https://www.acorns.com/TOD and get your first month FREE _________________________________ Welcome back to the Teachers Off Duty Podcast! This week, Jess and Bri are joined by hilarious stand-up comedian and former teacher Cory Michaelis for a no-filter conversation packed with teacher advice, classroom chaos, and comedy tour stories you won’t believe. Whether you're heading into your first year teaching or still recovering from your last one, this episode is your survival guide. We’re breaking down everything from managing teacher guilt and setting boundaries to avoiding middle schoolers who smell like “hot dog water” (you’ll get it when you watch). Plus, we dive into the real conversations teachers are having - from chaotic sub stories to open house hacks, and yes... how to survive with no coffee. Oh, and if you’ve never laughed until you cried at the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour… prepare yourself. We're coming to Canada, California, and even Australia (kangaroo jokes included) this fall! Tickets are selling fast! Listen now & don’t forget to subscribe!  Follow your hosts:  Briana Richardson @HonestTeacherVibes  Jess Smith @TeacherTalesOfMissSmith Cory Michaelis @corymichaeliscomedy Follow us on all platforms @TeachersOffDutyPodcast _________________________________ Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast

Teacher confessions: The shocking, hilarious, and heartbreaking reality of school fights. Mark your calendars! Catch the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour coming to a city near you THIS FALL! Tickets going fast: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT We're coming to Australia, New Zealand and Canada! We’ll be heading your way this fall, and tickets are already selling fast! Grab yours NOW: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT Book your hosts for a speaking event at your school: https://teacherspeakers.com/ Check out our MERCH! https://shop.boredteachers.com Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod Send us a voice message: https://bit.ly/3UPAT5a Listen to the podcast anywhere you stream your favorite shows: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hHNybdOJb7BOwe0eNE7z6?si=840ced6459274f98 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachers-off-duty/id1602160612 _________________________________ Teachers get your perks!! This episode is brought to you by: Stitch Fix | Go to https://www.stitchfix.com/teachersoffduty and get shopping done right Quizizz | Go to https://wayground.com/?lng=en and create a FREE account today!  _________________________________ In this episode of Teachers Off Duty, the crew gets real about one of the wildest parts of working in education—student fights. From chaotic cafeteria scuffles to hallway showdowns fueled by Snapchat drama, the teachers share their most jaw-dropping stories about breaking up fights, navigating middle school mayhem, and how digital drama is making things even messier. They discuss the difference between boy fights and girl fights, the dangers of being a bystander, and how peer pressure and group chats often escalate things before the first punch is thrown. They also talk about the emotional toll it takes on teachers who are expected to break up brawls while avoiding lawsuits, staying safe, and protecting the students involved. Plus, the group shares some heartfelt moments about kids who look out for each other and what it means to build trust and maturity in students. As always, it’s equal parts hilarious, honest, and a little chaotic—just like real life in the classroom. Listen now & don’t forget to subscribe! Follow your hosts: Briana Richardson @HonestTeacherVibes Anna Kowal @ReadAwayWithMissK Jay Yoder @JayYoderComedy Follow us on all platforms @TeachersOffDutyPodcast _________________________________ Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast