Whether you're drowning in grading, battling classroom chaos, or questioning your impact after a tough student interaction, this episode brings real talk and real solutions.CJ reflects on the surprising challenges of returning to the classroom, shares how he's using AI to speed up grading without sacrificing feedback, and unpacks everything from behavior consequences that don’t stick to what happens when a student confesses they cheated… after graduation.Grab your coffee, your planner, and your teacher heart — this one’s packed with practical tips, soul-level encouragement, and some Halloween candy nostalgia too.📥 Download the Classroom Management Blueprint: https://shop.teachyourclassoff.com/products/classroom-management-blueprint📫 Sign up for the free weekly newsletter: https://teach-your-class-off-27476.myflodesk.com/newsletter👥 Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19NpRYTfWn/Chapters00:00 – Eagles game vs. teacher talk03:00 – CJ’s surprise re-entry struggle: keeping up with grading06:45 – AI grading breakthrough: how CJ uses ChatGPT10:15 – New school, same strategies: why what works, works13:00 – From ghost stories to grading hacks17:00 – Should you switch from high school to elementary?21:30 – Student says your class was too hard (and cheated): how to respond26:45 – Why you can’t base your worth on student opinions30:00 – When logical consequences don’t work32:30 – Power struggles and classroom disrespect37:00 – Helping kids learn hard lessons... with grace40:10 – Not doing the fun activity? Here's how to tell the class42:20 – How CJ tackles nonstop talking and builds student accountability47:00 – Balancing fatherhood, marriage, and teaching50:30 – Tips for grading faster and managing curriculum overload54:20 – How to use music intentionally in class56:45 – Halloween candy hierarchy + buying back your kids' stash59:00 – Using your commute to learn something new1:02:10 – Using Instagram DMs to bring guest speakers to your class1:06:40 – Computer science teacher tips + student engagement ideas1:09:15 – Grading with AI, again — but smarter1:12:30 – Final thoughts on cheating, character, and what really matters1:15:50 – Does your old Philly teaching style still work now?1:18:00 – How CJ structures his weekend to get it all done1:21:00 – If you’re feeling behind — how to rig the game to win

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