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The Ruckus Report
Quick take:
A viral steak sauce slip-up. A red beanie origin story. And a serious conversation about the future of the profession. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’d still recommend teaching as a career — or if AI will finally force schools to define their purpose — this episode is a must-listen.
Breaking Down the Old Rules 🔨
Key Insight #1
What’s broken: School leaders think culture is set by rules, policies, and posters.
The shift: Culture is set by how you show up — even in a red beanie.
Impact: When leaders live the culture they want, students and staff follow.
Key Insight #2
What’s broken: Teaching is 70% paperwork, 20% firefighting, and 10% instruction.
The shift: Use AI to offload the admin sludge and reclaim your energy for students.
Impact: More time for relationships, creativity, and actual learning.
Key Insight #3
What’s broken: We still haven’t defined what school is for.
The shift: Let’s prepare students for a future that isn’t here yet — not the past we’re comfortable with.
Impact: School becomes a place kids want to be, not a system they survive.
Quotable Ruckus
"Education is a human-to-human endeavor. Relationships aren’t replaceable."
— Mitch Weathers
Your Do School Different Challenge
Ready to implement these ideas? Start here:
Tomorrow: Ask yourself — what’s one thing I do weekly that AI could handle instead?
This Month: Try running one meeting or PD session with a lighter tone and visible joy.
This Semester: Write a vision statement that answers the question: “What is school for?”
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If education ain’t a bit disruptive, then what are your students really learning?
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