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Can wearing all black really make you a criminal? Some schools seem to think so!

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Welcome back to Teachers Off Duty! This week our hosts Gabe Dannenbring, Leslie Rob, and Tyler Jackowski share their most bizarre dress code stories!

We start off by covering some of the weirdest dress code rules we’ve encountered, from prohibitions on wearing tennis shoes without a doctor's note, to restrictions on the number of toes that can be shown, and even policies that prevent teachers from changing their hairstyles throughout the school year, we've seen it all. Even though we don't think about it, how we dress impacts our lives in major ways, but not only for our students though…

Now when we talk about dress codes normally it’s pertaining to our students, but today we are going to be going into some dress codes for teachers! Apparently at some schools teachers are required to wear three-piece pantsuits; and we debate on whether professionality comes before the impracticality and financial burden that this outfit would put on its teachers. We also touch on the broader implications of these rules, such as the negative effects on teacher morale and the potential for dress codes to enforce outdated or discriminatory standards.

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2:32 - Dress Codes and First Impressions

6:36 - Spirit Week and Costume Fun

11:08 - Ridiculous Rules: No Tennis Shoes

15:06 - Footwear Frustrations and Ankle Rules

29:15 - Denim Drama: No Jeans Allowed

41:08 - Male Jewelry Ban and Expression Restrictions

47:21 - The Black Clothing Ban and Mental Health Misconceptions

So put on your best three piece suit, because teachers are getting dress coded on this week's episode of Teachers Off Duty.

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Welcome back to Teachers Off Duty! This week our hosts Gabe Dannenbring, Leslie Rob, and Tyler Jackowski share the ups and downs of teaching!

We can all agree that teaching is a really rewarding job, but with such satisfaction there are always some drawbacks. This week we’re talking about the emotional highs and lows that come with the profession, such as building relationships with students, handling anxiety, and dealing with safety concerns in schools.

First we are going to share some stories that highlight the importance of maintaining high expectations for students while also recognizing the challenges they face, particularly those with traumatic backgrounds. It's extremely important for us teachers to find a good balance between being supportive and knowing when to seek professional help for students dealing with serious issues.

Now with all this in mind, we have a responsibility of being a trusted educator, and we have to be ready for the emotional weight that comes with that. So this week we're going to talk about the importance of self-care for us educators, and the need to establish boundaries to avoid burnout. But don't worry, it's not all doom and gloom, because we finish off by sharing some of our proudest moments as teachers, including stories of student success and personal growth.

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4:12 - The Importance of Building Student Relationships

18:18 - Navigating Teacher Guilt and Stress

22:56 - Handling School Lockdowns 

40:00 - Managing Administrative Challenges

45:50 - The Weight of Being a Teacher Who Listens

52:50 - Balancing Discipline and Compassion in the Classroom

So get the tissues ready, because we're getting personal on this week's episode of Teachers Off Duty.

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We have a feeling the five-day school week is outdated…

Welcome back to another episode of Teachers Off Duty! In this episode, Bri Richardson, Jess Smith, and Devin Siebold discuss a hot topic in the education world: 4-day school weeks.

With the constant pressure to improve student performance and reduce costs, many school districts are considering switching to a 4-day school week. On paper, it seems like a win-win situation - students get an extra day off and schools save money. But is it really that simple?

This week we break down the pros and cons of 4-day school weeks. Together, we dive into the potential benefits, such as increased attendance and improved teacher morale, as well as the potential challenges, such as longer school days and the impact on working parents.

But it's not just about the logistics. We also explore the potential impact on student learning and achievement. Are longer weekends really beneficial for students? Will they fall behind in their studies? Our panel shares their personal experiences and research-based evidence to shed light on these important questions.

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2:45 Four-Day School Potential

6:30 Unschooling Defined

11:15 Public vs. Unschooling

17:40 Five-Day Grind Issues

23:50 Year-Round Schooling Debate

29:05 Educational System Overhaul

Watch us question tradition on this week's episode of Teachers Off Duty.

It's Hispanic Heritage Month! We're joined again by Sofia Bella (@iamsofiabella) whose family comes from Mexico and Cuba, Tell Williams whose mother is from Puerto Rico, and Lauran Woolley who also has some hispanic family background! We talk about the controversy behind use of Hispanic, LatinX, and Latina/Latino, we do a tasting a bunch of Sofia's favorite Mexican candies, and talk about  National Indigenous People's Day coming up!

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Season 3, let's gooooo! In this episode, we discuss some of the funniest things students have said in our classrooms with special guest and internet star, Sofia Bella (@iamsofiabella)! 

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In this last episode of season 2, we have a fun discussion about teachers' pets and interesting classroom pets. Which host do you think was the teacher's pet as a student?

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There are certain things students say and do that really grind teachers' gears! In this episode, we all share which ones get under our skin the most. 

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In this episode, we're joined by our friend and co-comedian on the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour, Devin Siebold, to talk about all the things we have loved in or about our classroom, and some things we absolutely HATED! 

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Tune in to hear some of the wildest, most ridiculous stories that teachers have experienced on field trips in our last episode with our friend, Lashay Greenwood!

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Whether it was the teachers we had growing up, stories sent into us about other teachers, or us... listen in as we share all the stories about weird stuff teachers have done!

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