We&#39;ve all heard the saying: opinions are like educational systems; everyone has been impacted by them and only some are good. Our hosts,277 Media&#39;s founder and former teacher Jacob Conklin along with educators Eric Schrantz, Samantha Ravens,Amanda Wood, and a season of phenomenal guests, hope to bridge the gap between educators and those that are invested in schools. A podcast by educators, for educators, about all things education.

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Eric took the WTWA podcast on the road to the annual MMEA (Missouri Music Educators Association) conference. Eric chats with Dan who served as his cooperating teacher during student teaching experience about the his role as a cooperating teacher cultivating the next generation of music educators.

BONUS: Conversation with a Cooperating Teacher

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The WTWA gang sit back down with Kay and Mitzi, two of the most masterful teachers in the education field, to talk about their experiences in supporting people who are new to field of education.Be sure to check out our BONUS episode in which Eric chats with his cooperating teacher from his student teacher days that is also releasing.

Ep 39: "Retired" Teachers Mentoring Student Teachers

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The WTWA gang sits down with two retired teachers that are still actively serving as educators in some form in their communities. These masterful teachers share insights into how education has changed for better and worse. They also share heartfelt insights into what it takes to be successful in an industry where many people are leaving. This a great episode for education newcomers, the seasoned professional and everyone in between.

Ep 38: "Retired" Teachers

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Eric takes WTWA on the road to Chicago, as he attends the 77th annual Midwest Clinic, THE international band and orchestra conference. He reflects on his strategies for getting the most of his experience at a massive conference and what he hopes to gain from the many offerings for professional development.

BONUS: Eric takes on the Midwest Clinic: International Band and Orchestra Conference

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This is the firth and final episode in the Summer Session Series where the WTWA gang answer questions about a plethora of topics. In this episode you can get to know the WTWA gang as they answer the fluffiest questions yet.

Ep 37: Q and A Summer Session: Superlatives and Fluff

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This is the third episode in the Summer Session Series where the WTWA gang answer questions about certain topics. In this episode you can get to know the WTWA gang (sans Eric) as they answer questions about student trends.

Ep 36: Q and A Summer Session: Student Trends

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This is the second episode in the Summer Session Series where the WTWA gang answer questions about certain topics. In this episode you can get to know the WTWA gang (sans Eric) as they answer questions about their lives during the school day.

Ep 35: Q and A Summer Session: Life Inside of School

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This is the first episode in the Summer Session Series where the WTWA gang answer questions about certain topics. In this episode you can get to know the WTWA gang (sans Eric) as they answer questions about their lives outside of school.

Ep 34: Q and A Summer Session: Life Outside of School

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The WTWA gang look back on their first year of podcasting together, going over the highs and lows of the past year of the podcast. They also discuss the future goals and plans for Where the Whiteboards Area.

Ep 33: 1 Year of WTWA

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The WTWA share some teachers hacks to make your life as a teacher just a little bit easier but along the way they get sucked down funny rabbit-holes and topic detours that everyone has come to love.

Ep 32: Teacher Hacks

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Ah, the sweet sound of the final school bell, marking the start of summer break for teachers. But what really happens when the classroom doors close and the students head home for the summer? In this episode, we take you behind the scenes to uncover the truth about teachers&#39; summer break.Join us as the WTWA gang explore the lesser-known aspects of teachers&#39; lives during this seemingly endless stretch of free time. We dive into the realities of teacher duties that continue even during the break, such as lesson planning, curriculum development, and professional development. Discover how teachers invest their summer in honing their skills, attending workshops, and finding new and innovative ways to engage their students come fall.But it&#39;s not all work and no play. We also delve into the much-needed respite that summer break brings. Experience the joy of not having to set an early alarm, the freedom to explore personal hobbies and passions, and the ability to recharge and rejuvenate away from the demands of the classroom.

Ep 31: Summer Break

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Join the WTWA gang as they gather for an insightful discussion centered around a crucial question: &#34;What single change would we make to improve the education system?&#34; Prepare for an engaging and lively episode as the WTWA crew, known for their authentic, heartfelt humor, shares their candid perspectives. Not only will you be treated to their thought-provoking responses, but also enjoy some exciting bonus content along the way. Tune in to gain fresh insights and be entertained by the delightful banter of the WTWA gang.

Ep 30: Transforming Education: Game-Changing Ideas for a Better System

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The WTWA gang gets real in this requested episode! They discuss what it&#39;s like to be a teacher and not have free access to a bathroom. This hilarious episode heavily on TMI. Thanks to Jasmine Claros for the episode suggestion!!

Ep 29: Bathrooms!

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The WTWA discuss changes in their careers for for 23-34 school year along with why people are leaving the education industry.

Ep 28: What's Next for the WTWA gang?

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The WTWA gang discusses what teachers really think about snow days, their rituals to evoke a snow day, and how they spend those glorious days away from school.

Ep 27: The Truth About Snow Days

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Half of the WTWA gang sit down with four former students to discuss life outside of high school and share interesting happening we were unaware of during there days as students.

Ep 26: Life After High School: Reflections from Former Students

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The WTWA gang sits down with a recent music education graduate to discuss her takes on student teaching.

Ep 25: Student Teaching

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Eric leads Amanda and Jacob in a thought provoking conversation regarding neuroscience and how we learn and approach education. We react to topics brought up in the Inquiring Minds podcast that references How We Learn: Why Brains Learn Better Than Any Machine . . . for Now by Stanislas Dehaene.

Ep: 24 Neuroscience and Education

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In this episode Amanda, Eric and Jacob give their views on the idea of teachers and schools indoctrinating students. In this episode we also discuss &#34;the incident&#34; involving the music video from the song This Is America.

Ep 23: Student Indoctrination

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The WTWA gang addresses the use of ChatGPT and other AI&#39;s in the classroom.

Ep 22: Artificial Intelligence

A podcast by educators about all things education.

We've all heard the saying: opinions are like educational systems; everyone has been impacted by them and only some are good. Our hosts,277 Media's founder and former teacher Jacob Conklin along with educators Eric Schrantz, Samantha Ravens,Amanda Wood, and a season of phenomenal guests, hope to bridge the gap between educators and those that are invested in schools. A podcast by educators, for educators, about all things education.