In this episode, we discuss the educational trend of using restorative practices, the potential pitfalls of this approach, and the resources needed for successful implementation.

After a little hiatus, we are back with an episode on teacher burnout. In part one of this two-part series, we discuss the drawbacks of spreading yourself too thin, the extra demands of the job, and the need for teachers and administrators to cultivate a more balanced lifestyle. In our next episode, we will explore what can be done to address the issue.

In this episode, we begin our look at David Brooks's article "How America Got Mean" and how it relates to what we see in the world of education. After taking a look at the basic premise of the article, we invite listeners to share their thoughts in order to build a more complete discussion in episode two.

In this episode, Toil and Trouble discuss current issues in education as a preview to their season on climate change, an exploration of the issues facing educational stakeholders right now and what can be done to be better.