BustED Pencils
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Host: Civic Media
BustED Pencils; Fully Leaded Education Talk is a powerful radio show/podcast dedicated to public education. BustED Pencils is known for its commitment to the hard facts with a humorous twist. Hosts Dr. Tim Slekar and Dr. Johnny Lupinacci cover the “real” issues in education. The show establishes an alternative space and discusses education reform from an entirely progressive perspective. Our approach is funny, edgy, passionate, witty and gritty and features an array of guests. BustED Pencils explores the political and commercial influences behind education policy. We deliver trending education news without the jargon, and most importantly, we promote a vision of public schools that all children deserve. BustED Pencils appeals to ”your neighbor”—parents, grandparents, guardians, teachers, policymakers, taxpayers and students alike.
Dr. Johnny is still on the road, but he’s calling in old fashioned way to reach YOU before the school week gets out! Between him, Dr. Tim, and Producer Anya, we’re tackling the news and the reviews of the past week.
On a night with no guests booked and no Johnny Lupinacci to be found, it’s up to Producer Anya alone to keep Dr. Tim on the right track – towards freedom! Together they’re tackling book bands and student teaching stipends… or are those retention rebates?
From the luxury of his tornado bunkers, Dr. helms today’s Bust-ed Pencils alongside his co-host Dr. Johnny, plus Teacher Hallie and Teacher Joanna from Educators Amplified! Through their candid discussions, they highlight public education’s dwindling retention rates, the de-professionalization of teaching, and the systemic challenges that deter seasoned educators from continuing in their roles. They […]
In this thought-provoking episode of “Busted Pencils,” educators Dr. Tim Slecker and Dr. Johnny Lupinacci are joined by seasoned teacher Melinda Karshner delve into the ongoing challenges and pressures of standardized testing in schools. With over two decades of experience, Mrs. Karshner brings a critical perspective on how current testing practices affect not just the […]
Joined by Mitchell Robinson, an elected member of the Michigan State Board of Education and a fervent advocate for public education, Dr. Slekar and Dr. Luppinacci set out to explore the recent resolution he authored aimed at ensuring charter schools operate with the same transparency and accountability as public schools. The conversation kicks off with […]
Tonight, Dr. Johnny Lupinacci is flying solo, recapping what we’ve learned this week. He spends some time talking about how dark money can affect both public and private education. We need to stay vigilant about terms that sound nice, like “school choice.” These schools do not improve learning. In fact, private and charter schools are […]
In this thought-provoking episode of “Busted Pencils,” hosts Dr. Tim Slekar and Dr. Johnny Lupinacci dive into the complexities of artificial intelligence in education, guided by the insights of Tom Mullaney, an expert in special education and instructional design. The discussion traverses the terrain of AI’s influence on teaching practices, student engagement, and the very […]
These Educators sure are Amplified! Join Dr. Tim, Dr. Johnny, Teacher Hallie, and Teacher Joanna as they hash out what some would call the same old same old, and what some would call the brand new sensation – prescriptive classroom materials being forced upon teachers that don’t always actually serve the purpose they were intended […]
From Wisconsin to Colorado, Washington to Ohio, Dr. Tim Slekar and Dr. Johnny Lupinacci tackle the complex landscape of education policy, focusing on the contentious debate surrounding charter school accountability in Colorado. The discussion is illuminated by the insights of guests Mike DeGuire and Jane Shirley, who shed light on the undercurrents of dark money […]
Tabitha Dell’Angelo, a vanguard in the realm of educational equity and democracy, shares her journey from observing school boards to becoming a transformative force within them. Amidst the backdrop of contemporary challenges in education, including the stark polarization at school board meetings, Dell’Angelo’s narrative is a beacon of hope and resilience. As the episode unfolds, […]
