Crying in My Car: A Podcast for Teachers

Latest Episodes:

Petitioning for Teacher's Union President Feb 21, 2023

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Get ready for another hilarious episode of Crying in my Car as Devin shares his not fully hashed out plan to go back to teaching just to run for Teacher's Union President and renegotiate the collective bargaining rights in Florida.

In other news, Michigan is making waves with a first-year teacher home buying program, and they're not the only ones making headlines. You won't want to miss the discussion about the 29-year-old high school student who defies all odds.

It's an episode you won't want to miss, so join the laughter with Crying in my Car, as we cover everything from teacher's unions to adult high schoolers.

Super Bowl Sunday Scaries for Teachers Feb 14, 2023

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Devin and James are tackling the Super Bowl Sunday Scaries for Teachers and why they think teachers get the Monday after the big game off. They'll explore their reasoning and make you laugh along the way.

Teachers are always in the news here in Florida. The guys will cover the latest headlines, including Florida's proposal to make providing band books in the classroom a third-degree felony and colleges only providing digital texts to students.

But the real fun begins when Devin reads listeners' responses to the most absurd things their school made them buy for the classroom.

So sit back, relax, and let the Crying in my Car crew wash away your worries while tackling your Super Bowl Sunday Scaries.

Pressing the Teacher Crisis Alert Button Feb 07, 2023

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Devin and James are back in the drivers seat, and this week we are zeroing in on teacher strikes while Devin makes the "big" announcement of his run for union president in 2026. Teachers are still in the news and you won't want to miss James' thoughts on Duncan Donuts' latest teacher-based ploy, we have a conversation about the rise of alpha male tendencies in students, and cover a teacher that left the profession to open a pub.

To close out the show, Devin will be giving his best performance yet with a test of the Emergency Teacher Alert System after talking about the new Emergency Teacher Alert System being rolled out in several schools.

Buckle up and get ready to laugh, Crying in my Car is hitting the road right now!

The Education Work Task Force Jan 31, 2023

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What is it like to be a teacher in Key West, Florida? From dealing with tourists to the cost of living, tune in to hear the truth of what teaching in the Florida Keys is all about.

Then listen to the latest on teachers who have made headlines for their heroic actions, ridiculous demands, or outrageous behavior.

To wrap it up, we discuss the South Carolina Education Work Task Force, and how it's impacting the education system in the state. From responding to teacher shortages to new policies and initiatives, we give the rundown and a marketing strategy for how the initiative just might work!

Tears of Homework Done with AI Jan 24, 2023

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We start up the crying car by clearing the "smoke" around what it is like to be a teacher in Key West, Florida. From dealing from dealing with tourists to the cost of living, we'll get the real story of what teaching in the Florida Keys is all about.

Devin and James then bounce back to bring you the latest on teachers who have made headlines for their heroic actions, ridiculous demands, or outrageous behavior.

Coming to a full stop, we'll discuss the South Carolina Education Work Task Force, and how it's impacting the education system in the state. From responding to teacher shortages to new policies and initiatives, we'll give you the rundown and provide a marketing strategy for the initiative just might work.

Tears of Books Banned By Teachers Jan 17, 2023

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We start up with a serious look at Devin's unique take on the "teacher discount." From getting an extra muffin at the coffee shop to scoring free Disney excursions, Devin makes the life of a teacher sound pretty great.

Covering the latest on Teachers in the News, James is stunned by a woke school that just doesn't get it, and Devin features a Florida teacher with a lengthy list of books to ban. And in the honor of long forgotten books, we lighten the mood by recreating the names of classic Goosebumps books for teachers.

Tears of Unexpectedly Bad Grades Jan 03, 2023

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Buckle up as Devin and James take you on a journey through the wild world of grading as they navigate everything from dealing with tough teachers to understanding the ins and outs of grading systems.

Devin is covering the Teachers in the News this week with story lines including the use of preferred pronouns in schools, new Florida teacher union laws, a 101 year old teacher, and in-school virtual Spanish classes that don't work, and the crew ends the show with a teacher's circle of life.

Tears of School Rule Breakers Dec 27, 2022

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Things have definitely changed in schools. It may surprise you, but gone are the days of overly scrutinized calligraphy classes and with them, the ability to read cursive writing and sign a half-decent signature.

This week in Teachers in the News, Devin covers students attacking teachers, true crime teacher podcasts, self care for teachers, and an OUTRAGEOUS student loan bill for an Orlando teacher.

Devin's list of the most ridiculous rules at schools across the country will send you on your way asking who is running our schools?

Tears of Holiday Break Dec 20, 2022

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With the MUCH anticipated break upon us, Devin and James cover all the holiday season hang ups that drive you wild as a teacher. Sounds like Christmas and all other holiday-related parties are out at school as well... What do we even have to look forward to anymore?

New cars as Christmas gifts, day dream pay raises in North Carolina, teachers on Only Fans, and a Hungarian teacher strike round out this week's Teachers in the News. And Devin sends you off with his beautiful rendition of a Teacher's Night Before Christmas.

Tears of Theme Park Parents Dec 13, 2022

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Bri, @honestteachervibes was so good, we decided to renew her contract for another episode. We kick things off with an intense story from Devin about a trip to Disney that was less than magical. You'll be shocked to find out what happened, TWICE.

Teachers are back in the news with an educator that taught for a combined 77 years and the middle school, high school, and collegiate levels. We cover a TA that brought their stash to school. Finally, we talk about a newly approved teacher housing initiative in Texas that is giving us revers Stockholm Syndrome vibes.

We close out the show with Devin's list of ways teaching is like Disney World – Teacher Theme Park edition. Trust us it is indeed a very small world when you can't escape a student, especially when randomly seated next to them on a ride.