This week, Bri, KC Mack, and Anna are diving into the wild world of standardized testing — the stress, the funny fails, the endless paperwork, and why it makes both teachers and kids lose their minds.

From shimmying across the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour stage to debating if kindergarteners should really be tested on life skills (like tying their shoes ), the crew gets candid about how testing impacts classrooms everywhere. We’re talking testing buckets, crazy school rules, snack scandals (Oreos?!), and why teachers end up pacing thousands of steps during exam week.

And of course, it wouldn’t be TOD without plenty of laughter, roasting, and a few Disney detours (because yes, somehow state testing and Disney magic do connect).

Whether you’re a teacher, parent, or just here for the laughs, this episode will remind you why educators everywhere deserve a standing ovation.

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Anna Kowal @ReadAwayWithMissK

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Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast

AI in the classroom? Love it or hate it, it’s here to stay—and we’ve got thoughts. In this week’s episode of Teachers Off Duty Podcast, KC Mack, Bri, and Anna are cutting up as always while diving into the wild world of ChatGPT, Magic School AI, and all the ways artificial intelligence is shaking up teaching.

From hilarious stories on the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour (including a teacher sliding KC a note mid-show!) to real talk about how AI can save time, grade essays, differentiate lessons, and even write IEPs, this conversation is equal parts funny and eye-opening. We’re asking the big questions: Should students be allowed to use AI? Are we becoming hypocrites as teachers? And how do we keep the “rigor” alive when ChatGPT wants to make every test multiple choice A?

Plus, the crew shares their favorite AI tools for lesson planning, classroom hacks, and even how teachers are using AI to spice up professional development. By the end, you’ll be laughing, taking notes, and maybe rethinking how you use AI in your own teaching.

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Anna Kowal @ReadAwayWithMissK

KC Mack @kcmackfunny

Briana Richardson @HonestTeacherVibes

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Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast

Best friends, buckle up — this week on Teachers Off Duty we’re diving into one of the most controversial topics in education right now: cameras in the classroom. Bri, Jess, and Anna are spilling all the tea on the pros, cons, awkward moments, and downright hilarious possibilities of being filmed at work.

From hallway fights caught on tape to the ultimate teacher “highlight reel,” we’re asking the big questions: Would cameras actually improve student safety and classroom management? Or would they make teaching feel like reality TV?

Plus, we swap stories about the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour, childhood crushes on Steve from Blue’s Clues, awkward teacher moments, and why some subs might want a camera watching their back.

Whether you’re for it, against it, or just here for the laughs, this episode will have you rethinking what “classroom observation” could really mean.

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Jess Smith @TeacherTalesOfMissSmith

Briana Richardson @HonestTeacherVibes

Anna Kowal @ReadAwayWithMissK

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Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast