Bad Teacher Tales: Real talk stories and advice for teachers and those who love them.
Welcome to Bad Teacher Tales, where each week we share the good, the bad, and the “what the hell?!” of daily teacher life. We’ll expose workplace woes that range from unrealistic to impossibly asinine. We’ll postulate on parental problems and admin antics. We might even learn a helpful tip or trick, and while we may be “Bad” teachers, we will always leave remembering our Why…those beautiful, bright, baffling, students!
Bad Teacher Tales: Real talk stories and advice for teachers and those who love them.
S1 Ep. 3: Can He Hold a Banner | Re-Teach
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What would you do if you were asked to prepare a full performance for the school board… with only four days’ notice? No long planning period. No weeks to rehearse. Just four days to organize, practice, and somehow create something meaningful enough to represent your students, your program, and your school.
In this full-length "re-teach" of Episode 3 "Can He Hold a Banner," one teacher does just that.
The pressure is intense. Every detail matters. The expectations are high. And the clock is working against you.
But what if, on the very day of the performance—after the rehearsals, after the preparation, after you’ve done everything you can to make it work—you’re suddenly told there will be a special guest joining the performance?
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