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Myth vs Reality

Myth vs Reality

By Andy Jacks & Hamish Brewer

Join award-winning school principals Hamish Brewer and Andy Jacks in this educational podcast. They are breaking down hot topics and current issues in education and deciding what is myth vs what is reality in schools today. Each 20 minute episode consists of four-4 minute segments to discuss various timely educational topics and then two-1 minute segments for fun quick hits at the end. Tweet at Hamish @brewerhm or Andy @_andyjacks to suggest discussion topics.
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11 - Myth vs Reality 12/13/21

Myth vs RealityDec 13, 2021

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11 - Myth vs Reality 12/13/21

11 - Myth vs Reality 12/13/21

Join school principals Hamish Brewer and Andy Jacks in this educational fast-paced podcast. They are breaking down hot topics and current issues in education and deciding what is myth vs reality in schools today. Let us know what you think on social media #MythVsRealityEd and tag @brewerhm and @_andyjacks.

Myth vs Reality in Education?

1.Covid tests should be available in every school.

2. Dress codes should stay general.

3. Sports should emphasize sportsmanship more.

4. Salary increases will help teachers stay in the field.

What do you think?!

Dec 13, 202120:00
10 - Myth vs Reality 11/22/21

10 - Myth vs Reality 11/22/21

Join school principals Hamish Brewer and Andy Jacks in this educational fast-paced podcast. They are breaking down hot topics and current issues in education and deciding what is myth vs reality in schools today. Let us know what you think on social media #MythVsRealityEd and tag @brewerhm and @_andyjacks.

Myth vs Reality in Education?

1. Grades are for parents, not students. 

2. Schools need to update their cell phone policies.

3. There is still a gender stereo type in education. 

4. Schools need more understanding and patience, not staff fighting each other. 

What do you think?!

Reference Education Week article discussed in the show: https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-42-of-principals-want-to-leave-their-position-will-you-let-them/2021/04

Nov 22, 202122:24
9 - Myth vs Reality 11/15/21

9 - Myth vs Reality 11/15/21

Join school principals Hamish Brewer and Andy Jacks in this educational fast-paced podcast. They are breaking down hot topics and current issues in education and deciding what is myth vs reality in schools today. Let us know what you think on social media #MythVsRealityEd and tag @brewerhm and @_andyjacks.

Myth vs Reality in Education?

1. Leaders can control the crowd.

2. Positivity is not naïve, its leadership

3. Rebels are hard to handle by bosses.

4. Homework is a meaningful use of time

What do you think?!

Reference concert link discussed in the show: https://twitter.com/Todd_Spence/status/1457202057421606913

Nov 15, 202120:01
8 - Myth vs Reality 11/8/21

8 - Myth vs Reality 11/8/21

Join school principals Hamish Brewer and Andy Jacks in this educational fast-paced podcast. They are breaking down hot topics and current issues in education and deciding what is myth vs reality in schools today. Let us know what you think on social media #MythVsRealityEd and tag @brewerhm and @_andyjacks.

Myth vs Reality in Education?

1. We are transparent in education.

2. Students must have voice in our school improvements.

3. There is value in No School November.

4. Military kids serve right alongside their parents.

What do you think?!

Nov 08, 202120:01
7 - Myth vs Reality 11/1/21

7 - Myth vs Reality 11/1/21

Join school principals Hamish Brewer and Andy Jacks in this educational fast-paced podcast. They are breaking down hot topics and current issues in education and deciding what is myth vs reality in schools today. Let us know what you think on social media #MythVsRealityEd and tag @brewerhm and @_andyjacks.

Myth vs Reality in Education?

1. 1:1 devices are killing education.

2. Every day shouldn't feel like a sprint.

3. The substitutes problem can be managed. 

4. Kids are turning the corner with behaviors.

What do you think?!

Nov 01, 202120:00
6 - Myth vs Reality 10/25/21

6 - Myth vs Reality 10/25/21

Join school principals Hamish Brewer and Andy Jacks in this educational fast-paced podcast. They are breaking down hot topics and current issues in education and deciding what is myth vs reality in schools today. Let us know what you think on social media #MythVsRealityEd and tag @brewerhm and @_andyjacks.

Myth vs Reality in Education?

1. Programs can fix problems.

2. Goals should be chosen by the individual.

3. Kids are turning the corner with behaviors.

4. All students deserve daily time to play.

What do you think?!

Oct 25, 202120:00
5 - Myth vs Reality 10/18/21

5 - Myth vs Reality 10/18/21

Join school principals Hamish Brewer and Andy Jacks in this educational fast-paced podcast. They are breaking down hot topics and current issues in education and deciding what is myth vs reality in schools today. Let us know what you think on social media #MythVsRealityEd and tag @brewerhm and @_andyjacks.

Myth vs Reality in Education?

1. Adding new wall murals makes a difference in school culture.  

2. The same size fits all when improving schools. 

3. Kids should be allowed to wear Halloween costumes in school. 

4. States achieved something with state assessments.  

What do you think?!

Oct 18, 202120:00
4 - Myth vs Reality 10/11/21

4 - Myth vs Reality 10/11/21

Join school principals Hamish Brewer and Andy Jacks in this educational fast-paced podcast. They are breaking down hot topics and current issues in education and deciding what is myth vs reality in schools today. Let us know what you think on social media #MythVsRealityEd and tag @brewerhm and @_andyjacks.

Myth vs Reality in Education?

1. Social media is impacting social structures of society & school.

2. School cultures can help improve teacher burnout.

3. Our current curriculum prepares kids for life after school.

4. Conferences should be with parents and teachers only.

What do you think?!

Oct 11, 202120:00
3 - Myth vs Reality 10/4/21

3 - Myth vs Reality 10/4/21

Join school principals Hamish Brewer and Andy Jacks in this educational fast-paced podcast. They are breaking down hot topics and current issues in education and deciding what is myth vs reality in schools today. Let us know what you think on social media #MythVsRealityEd and tag @brewerhm and @_andyjacks.

Myth vs Reality in Education?

1. "The last normal school year" chart is flawed.

2. Four to six weeks in, is educator fatigue real.

3. Guided reading groups should wait until all pretesting is done.

4. Discipline clip charts work to change behavior.

What do you think?!

Oct 04, 202120:00
2 - Myth vs Reality 9/27/21

2 - Myth vs Reality 9/27/21

Join school principals Hamish Brewer and Andy Jacks in this educational fast-paced podcast. They are breaking down hot topics and current issues in education and deciding what is myth vs reality in schools today. Let us know what you think on social media #MythVsRealityEd and tag @brewerhm and @_andyjacks.

Myth vs Reality in Education?

1. People really do want constructive feedback.

2. Virtual Back to School Nights are better than in person.

3. TikTok is ruining schools.

4. The teacher shortage is a long-term problem.

What do you think?!

Sep 27, 202120:00
1 - Myth vs Reality 9/20/21

1 - Myth vs Reality 9/20/21

Join school principals Hamish Brewer and Andy Jacks in this educational fast-paced podcast. They are breaking down hot topics and current issues in education and deciding what is myth vs reality in schools today. Let us know what you think on social media #MythVsRealityEd and tag @brewerhm and @_andyjacks.

Myth vs Reality in Education?

1. Pretesting will catch kids up after COVID. 

2. TikTok is taking over our schools. 

3. School is back to normal. 

4. Schools should double down on Mental Health.

What do you think?!


Sep 20, 202120:00