Who Protects the Teacher?
Wed Apr 23 2025
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When something lands the right way in a classroom, it doesn’t just teach—it transforms. But in today’s climate, that transformation can come at a cost.
In this episode, Jake shares a personal story he's never fully told publicly—about the time a group of parents tried to get him fired for teaching a novel. Not because it was inappropriate. But because it made students think, ask questions, and feel something real.
Read the full story on Substack:
Teaching What They’re Afraid Of: To ban a book is to fear what students might understand
📰 Hall Pass Headlines tackles a hard truth: Two in five teachers in the UK report being physically assaulted by students. It’s not just about behavior—it’s about a system that’s stopped protecting the people inside it.
Read the article: The Times – “Two in five teachers assaulted as classroom violence surges”
Mic Check features a voice message from educator Dr. Scott Petrie on the literacy wars—and what’s actually working in classrooms.
Want more on behavior? Check out this episode: All About That Baseline with Josh Kuersten: 3 Behavior Strategies Every Teacher Should Know
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Subscribe & review on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyJoin the conversation on SubstackGot a question? We'd love to answer it! Leave us a voicemail on SpeakPipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/whatteachershavetosay
Want more EduProtocols from Jake? Check out his book at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and more.
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Send us a text When something lands the right way in a classroom, it doesn’t just teach—it transforms. But in today’s climate, that transformation can come at a cost. In this episode, Jake shares a personal story he's never fully told publicly—about the time a group of parents tried to get him fired for teaching a novel. Not because it was inappropriate. But because it made students think, ask questions, and feel something real. Read the full story on Substack: Teaching What They’re Afraid Of: To ban a book is to fear what students might understand 📰 Hall Pass Headlines tackles a hard truth: Two in five teachers in the UK report being physically assaulted by students. It’s not just about behavior—it’s about a system that’s stopped protecting the people inside it. Read the article: The Times – “Two in five teachers assaulted as classroom violence surges” Mic Check features a voice message from educator Dr. Scott Petrie on the literacy wars—and what’s actually working in classrooms. Want more on behavior? Check out this episode: All About That Baseline with Josh Kuersten: 3 Behavior Strategies Every Teacher Should Know Links & Resources Subscribe & review on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyJoin the conversation on SubstackGot a question? We'd love to answer it! Leave us a voicemail on SpeakPipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/whatteachershavetosay Want more EduProtocols from Jake? Check out his book at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and more.