Episode 76: Why the classroom feels harder the ever and what can teachers do about it.

Why do classrooms feel harder than ever?In this episode, we unpack a question that so many teachers are asking right now: Has student behaviour changed — and why does teaching feel more challenging than it used to?From rising disengagement and emotional dysregulation to shifting expectations on schools and teachers, this video explores the new classroom reality many educators are facing in 2025.In this discussion, you’ll hear about:Why behaviour is escalating in many classroomsWhat’s happening beneath the surface for studentsThe pressure teachers are carrying more than everPractical, realistic strategies that actually helpHow to respond with calm authority, boundaries, and consistencyThis is an honest conversation — and a reminder that you’re not alone in feeling this.Connect with Coffee & Whiteboard Markers📩 Newsletter (Substack):https://coffeeandwhiteboardmarkers.substack.com📷 Instagram: @CoffeeandWhiteboardMarkers📘 Facebook: Coffee & Whiteboard Markers🎧 Spotify Podcast: Coffee & Whiteboard Markers▶️ YouTube: Coffee & Whiteboard MarkersIf this video resonated with you, please like, subscribe, and share it with a colleague who might need the reminder that teaching is harder right now — but support and strategies exist.Thanks for being here, and thank you for what you do.