After The Bell RINGS 2: What Really Happens In America's Classrooms

Micah BARNES

Welcome to the "After the Bell RINGS 2" podcast. After a career change lead me to the education field, I'm shocked to see/hear what your kids do - and say - in these classrooms!

  1. 12/01/2022

    A New Direction

    I switched careers from an editor at a TV station to an after school program leader to a high school teacher. The things I've learned that kids do in class will shock you! Plus, meet my new co-host..

    29 min

  2. 10/23/2019

    What do you do when the rules of the game change?

    I recently had a meeting with some of my executives who want me to take my youth program in a direction that I don't agree with. This meeting made me seriously re-think the way I do my job and, honestly, if I want to do it there.

    7 min
  3. Breakthroughs at Open Mic Night

    10/10/2019

    Breakthroughs at Open Mic Night

    One kid openly tells his brother to stop bullying him. Another kid knocks it out the park his first time to the stage.

    9 min

  4. 10/04/2019

    Hey Mr. Micah!

    My upcoming web series answers your questions and more. Submit your questions on IG @ micah_db

    7 min
  5. Where I find program ideas

    09/13/2019

    Where I find program ideas

    When I get into a rut, here's my go-to place to find ideas for events and activities.

    12 min
  6. I hated school โœ๐Ÿฝ

    09/04/2019

    I hated school โœ๐Ÿฝ

    While leading a group of young leaders, I have to learn how each of them learns - and, trust me, they're not all the same. This philosophy helped me get to know the students. That and... listening. This episode comes from Chapter 8 of my book "Who Stole My Future?"

    16 min

  7. 08/14/2019

    I bankrupt a 14-year-old student. Oops!

    One of the most impactful things I've done recently was attend a budgeting and life skills workshop hosted by United Way. HS students were given a life card. They went around the room and patronized different booths, according to what they're life card said. I had the "Fun Stuff" booth - trips, dancing, gym, and other recreational activities. Their job was to purchase these things while staying within their budget. . I kinda feel guilty cuz I sold one teen into buying 2 trips to London and Hawaii worth about $2,700 total. HE WENT BANKRUPT. I talk about how self-esteem plays a role in why we buy stuff we can't afford.

    34 min

  8. 07/31/2019

    The lesson I'll never forget

    When you talk bad about yourself, psychologists called it destructive self-talk. When you say good things, it's called constructive self-talk. I got a call from a friend, whose self-talk played a huge role in her life and death. Hear how I encourage teens in my youth organization to reframe their perspective and see "negative" experiences as positive ones.

    15 min
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Welcome to the "After the Bell RINGS 2" podcast. After a career change lead me to the education field, I'm shocked to see/hear what your kids do - and say - in these classrooms!

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  • Creator
    Micah BARNES
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2022
  • Episodes
    67
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    ยฉ Micah BARNES