Ep. 64: The Kids are Alright . . . Aren't They?

Are kids really struggling? Is their technology-driven life truly as bad as we make it out to be? Maybe. Maybe not! Are phones ruining our students? Is there a romanticism to yesteryear's boredom? Are the dangers real? Unprecedented? Or are they similar struggles that every generation has wrestled with before, just slightly different? Yes, but also, haven't we said this for years? In this episode, Brian and Kasey chat about the doomsday narrative of today's generation and the somewhat dichotomous and unfair message of engagement while also directly addressing the specific needs and struggles of today's school-aged generation. Show Sponsors: Schurtz and Ties is sponsored by PeerDrivenPD, a teacher training platform that brings "candid conversations from some of the best classroom educators in the country." You can "get your training directly from the teachers in the trenches as current classroom teachers guide your professional learning with authentic insights and practical strategies you can try immediately." Check out ⁠⁠⁠PeerDrivenPD.com⁠⁠⁠ for more information, mention Schurtz and Ties, and get 10% off any purchase for one year! ⁠⁠TeachBetter.com⁠⁠: "The Teach Better Podcast Network is dedicated to supporting the entire school ecosystem through in-depth conversations around topics you care about. Covering a variety of areas in education, each podcast aims to support educators in the field toward creating and maintaining a progressive, student-focused classroom." Please reach out and let us know your thoughts or share a topic: X (Twitter): SchurtzandTies Gmail: [email protected] #DoGreatThings and #KeepKnocking