Unfiltered Ed: Don’t Quit Yet

Erin Hall
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Teaching in 2026 feels like trying to build a plane while it’s on fire, and then somebody sends you a standardized test to proctor. After 24 years of teaching Social Studies, I have seen some trends come and go. Do you want to know the thing that never changes? There are humans in the room. I am Erin Hall and this is Unfiltered Ed: Don’t Quit Yet. Whether you’re in year one or a year 20, pull up a chair this is about to get interesting. Let’s talk about surviving that crazy kid in 2nd period and how to work with colleagues that are a challenge. Why despite the chaos you shouldn’t quit yet.

Episodes

  1. May 14

    Atomic Habits

    I am going to summarize how if you want to change your life you need to change your habits. This episode is for students, teachers and parents.

    18 min

  2. Apr 30

    Is that a fanny pack?

    In this episode, I give topics and then stories that go along with them. It is all about things that I did not imagine would happen during my school day.

    17 min

  3. Apr 22

    The Great Unknown

    This episode is for students and parents. It discusses what happens after graduation and how to make a plan.

    21 min

  4. Apr 16

    What the hell did you just say, cuh? Understanding slang in 2026.

    This episode dives into Gen Alpha student speech and how us Gen Xers have some studying to do if we’re ever going to understand what in the world they’re saying.

    16 min

  5. Apr 7

    Did you just text me??

    This episode is for parents and teachers (and students)! I talk all things cell phones and technology with some classic stories sprinkled throughout.

    17 min

  6. Mar 31

    Was that a kazoo?

    Do you feel like a stand up comedian performing to a brick wall? Learn some ways to increase student engagement in today’s episode.

    21 min

  7. Mar 25

    Chin Hairs and Cheetos

    This episode guides teachers in the nuances of parent communication. Listen to find out how 5 inch chin hair and party size bags of Cheetos make an appearance at parent conferences.

    20 min

  8. Mar 18

    So many balls (in the air)

    Do you have a mental to-do list three miles long? On today’s episode learn some useful strategies (“strats” as I am now calling them) to help you maintain your sanity.

    14 min

  9. Mar 12

    Wash that ass- and other reminders

    In this episode I talk about the heart of teaching- the students. Wondering why it is titled “Wash that ass”? Listen and find out.

    7 min

  10. Mar 12

    Turkish Delight

    Food every Friday. Sounds like a great idea, right? Wrong.

    7 min
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About

Teaching in 2026 feels like trying to build a plane while it’s on fire, and then somebody sends you a standardized test to proctor. After 24 years of teaching Social Studies, I have seen some trends come and go. Do you want to know the thing that never changes? There are humans in the room. I am Erin Hall and this is Unfiltered Ed: Don’t Quit Yet. Whether you’re in year one or a year 20, pull up a chair this is about to get interesting. Let’s talk about surviving that crazy kid in 2nd period and how to work with colleagues that are a challenge. Why despite the chaos you shouldn’t quit yet.

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