Who’s Going to Learn When the Teacher Goes Off the Rails? Nobody. [Ep 293]

If the end of the school year feels like everything is speeding up while your energy is running low, you are absolutely not alone in that. I’m in it right now with state testing, post–spring break exhaustion, musical rehearsals ramping up, and students just trying to make it to summer. Instead of pushing through at full speed, I’m leaning into a very intentional mindset for these final eight weeks: make it through, on purpose. That means being honest about what’s realistic so both my students and I have space to do meaningful work without constant overwhelm. In my English classes, that looks like state testing, a tutorial-style presentation project, a Great Gatsby unit tied to the American Dream, and an adjusted pacing plan that moves presentations earlier so students can actually succeed. For finals, I’m ending with a prepared Socratic seminar instead of a heavy exam, closing the year with conversation and thinking instead of chaos! Resources: Marie’s American Media Unit? Become a beta tester for BNT University! NEW: Watch BNT episodes on YouTube . Shop Our Faves . ✨ SHOW NOTES: "Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!" Head to bravenewteaching.com/waitlist to become a beta tester for BNT University! Support the show 📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩‍💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching

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Who’s Going to Learn When the Teacher Goes Off the Rails? Nobody. [Ep 293] is an episode from Brave New Teaching by Marie Morris & Amanda Cardenas, Secondary ELA Teachers.

This episode is 15:41 long.

This episode was published on Apr 16, 2026.

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