Welcome to Episode 321 of Sunday Night Teacher Talk, where we dive deep into some of the most difficult—but important—questions facing teachers today. From managing explosive behaviors to balancing life as a parent of a neurodivergent child, this episode is packed with real talk, practical tools, and heartfelt encouragement.

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⏱️ Chapters:
00:00 – Welcome + Silent heroes of Sunday Night Teacher Talk
06:40 – Why ChatGPT+ is worth every penny for teachers
15:00 – How to de-escalate explosive student behavior + handle aftermath
26:30 – Creating an engaging “learn how to study” lesson
35:00 – Teaching essay writing to middle schoolers (and what flops)
43:10 – Who inspires CJ as an educator: Rafe Esquith, Albert Cullum, Kevin Butler & more
50:50 – Why you should just sweep your own porch (a pep talk for teachers)
1:00:00 – Balancing parenting, special needs, and teaching: real talk for Logan
1:12:00 – Helping ESL students transition to English-only classes
1:18:30 – Dealing with phone distractions in virtual and hybrid classrooms
1:26:10 – Handling cheating and students who expect help during tests
1:34:00 – What it’s like teaching your own kids + classroom rhythms
1:40:50 – Teacher accommodations for neurodivergence
1:42:40 – When you’ve tried every classroom management strategy and still feel anxious
1:51:00 – How to love yourself harder when the class is harder
1:55:00 – Wrap-up + shop updates + how to bring CJ to your school