What if the classroom chaos you’re managing isn’t a “behavior problem” or a “teacher problem,” but a money problem wearing a restorative justice mask? We pull back the curtain on how per-pupil funding, enrollment counts, average daily attendance, and civil rights compliance quietly steer discipline decisions—and why suspensions vanish even as disruptions spike. We break down the funding formula in plain English: a base dollar amount per student plus added weights for English learners, specia...
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What if the classroom chaos you’re managing isn’t a “behavior problem” or a “teacher problem,” but a money problem wearing a restorative justice mask? We pull back the curtain on how per-pupil funding, enrollment counts, average daily attendance, and civil rights compliance quietly steer discipline decisions—and why suspensions vanish even as disruptions spike. We break down the funding formula in plain English: a base dollar amount per student plus added weights for English learners, specia...
The Gaslighting Is Coming From Inside The Building
The Burned Out B: Dear Teachers
10 minutes
5 months ago
The Gaslighting Is Coming From Inside The Building
Ever wondered why you feel like you're the problem when the system is clearly broken? In this episode, we name the mind games for what they are: gaslighting. And not just from politicians or policy—it's coming from inside your own school building. From the PDs that praise your resilience while piling on more work… to the wellness checklists that tell you to take a walk instead of lowering your caseload. We break down how to spot institutional gaslighting, how it hijacks your nervous system, a...
The Burned Out B: Dear Teachers
What if the classroom chaos you’re managing isn’t a “behavior problem” or a “teacher problem,” but a money problem wearing a restorative justice mask? We pull back the curtain on how per-pupil funding, enrollment counts, average daily attendance, and civil rights compliance quietly steer discipline decisions—and why suspensions vanish even as disruptions spike. We break down the funding formula in plain English: a base dollar amount per student plus added weights for English learners, specia...