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A group of teachers dedicated to bringing meaning back to your classroom all day...every day.
Halfway through your math warm-up, the shout comes from across the room—again. We’ve all had a blurter in class (or five). In this episode of POP by MeaningFuelEd, we get real about why students blurt, how it affects the whole class, and what we can do to meet their needs without losing our minds.
October 10, 2025 at 2:23 AM
In this week's episode of POP by MeaningFuelEd, we are discussing all things homework—why we give it, who it’s really for, and whether it’s time to break up with it for good.
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October 2, 2025 at 5:26 PM
✏️ Homework: helpful or just exhausting? In our latest MeaningFuelEd episode, we unpack real teacher stories, parent pressures, and research on what homework really does for kids. Spoiler: it’s not always what you think. 👀
Popping Off About Homework: What Happens After the Bell Rings
“Homework is one of those topics where everyone has an opinion—teachers, parents, even the kids who are supposed to do it.” Homework is a hot-button issue in every school community. In this episode of POP by MeaningFuelEd, Sarah, Erin, Brianna, and Joe take on the perennial “problem of practice”: what role should homework actually play in learning, and how can schools approach it without burning kids (and families) out?
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September 30, 2025 at 9:03 AM
In this week's episode of POP by MeaningFuelEd, we discuss the craziest part of the day - morning arrival. We talk the morning chaos, what works (sometimes), and the mystery of what to do with those precious first 15 (okay 45) minutes of the day.

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September 23, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Scrambling for morning work? 😅 In our latest POPcast, we talk about rethinking mornings—making them fun, meaningful & low-prep. 🌞✨ See how Meaningfuled Morning Worksheets can transform your day! 🎧 Listen now + grab resources 👉
POP-ing Off About School Arrival and Morning Work: Rise, Shine, And Immediately Lose Your Mind
The morning bell rings, students pour into the classroom, and the day begins. For teachers, that first 15–20 minutes can set the tone for everything that follows. But here’s the truth: mornings in the classroom can be chaotic. Between last-minute lesson prep, copies that still need to be made, and the unexpected surprises that always come up, it’s easy to feel unprepared when students arrive.
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September 23, 2025 at 9:02 AM
In this week's episode of POP by MeaningFuelEd, we dive into the big feelings, debates, and compromises that come with building a school schedule that works for everyone.
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AND! Send us your own POP for us to discuss in a future episode!
September 16, 2025 at 12:11 PM
When one 5-minute shift ruins lunch for 8th graders, you know the schedule’s broken. In this episode of POP by MeaningFuelEd, we dive into who controls school schedules—and how to make them work for learning, not just logistics. 🎧
POP-ing off about School Schedules: When Scheduling is a Soap Opera
"You shift one block by five minutes, and suddenly eighth graders can’t eat lunch—welcome to the butterfly effect of school schedules." Welcome back to another episode of POP by MeaningFuelEd, where we dive deep into the real-life “problems of practice” educators face every day. This week’s pop? That firestorm of strong opinions and logistical chaos: the school schedule.
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September 16, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Snacks + Stanleys: chaos or connection? 🍿💧 In this week’s POP by MeaningFuelEd, we tackle the snack-all-day trend & water bottle invasion—sharing teacher hacks, research, and a little humor along the way.

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POP-ing off about Water bottles and Snacks: Teaching in the Age of the Graze 
“Back in my day, you got 5 seconds at the water fountain after gym. That was it.” Welcome back to POP by MeaningFuelEd—where Sarah, Erin, Brianna, and Joe take on your real-life "Problems of Practice" (POPs) and have a meaning-fueled conversation about what’s really going on, and how we can go forward with purpose and practicality. In this episode, we dove into a relatable and sticky POP: how do we manage the increasing student expectations for…
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September 9, 2025 at 11:06 AM
✨ Back to School Night: Performance or Partnership? ✨

Teachers: Why does this night always feel so exhausting?
👔 The outfit changes.
📊 The slide decks.
😅 The nerves.

But what if BTSN could actually fuel the year instead of draining it?

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POP-ing off about Back to School Night: I’m not nervous you’re nervous (Okay, I’m nervous)
“Is it for kids or adults? Am I supposed to share my personality or my curriculum? How much is too much? And why do I always feel terrible when it’s over?” You’ve just wrapped up a full day of teaching. Your feet hurt. You’re starving. But instead of heading home, you're ducking into the staff bathroom to swap your comfortable, coffee-stained teacher clothes for your “presentation outfit.” You head back to your classroom to straighten folders, fluff up marker bins, and wipe down every surface until it looks like no actual learning has ever happened in this space.
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September 2, 2025 at 9:11 AM
“Does my classroom have to look Instagram-perfect to prove I’m a good teacher?”
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August 26, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Whether you’re team “label everything” or “do the bare minimum and still crush it,” this one’s for you. No shame—just honest reflections, helpful tips, and a POP of empathy. Listen to POP by MeaningFuelEd now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube!
August 26, 2025 at 11:13 AM
This week on POP by MeaningFuelEd we’re unpacking all the feelings that come with decorating your classroom. From color-coded book bins and themed bulletin boards to dollar store finds and keeping it simple, we’re getting real about what matters, what doesn’t, and how to find your own balance.
August 26, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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The first episode - out now!
August 26, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Think of it like you are popping into your teacher bestie’s room to vent, share, collaborate, conspire, laugh, cry, take a deep breath, and re-energize. We’re bringing all that energy straight to you!
August 26, 2025 at 11:11 AM
“Does my classroom have to look Instagram-perfect to prove I’m a good teacher?” 🎨 In this POP by MeaningFuelEd, we dig into the research on classroom décor, teacher pressure, and what really matters for student learning.

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POP-ing off about Classroom Decor: Laminated and Slightly Unhinged
“Am I a bad teacher if my room doesn’t look like a themed Really Good Stuff ad?” You’ve been there. You're mid-scroll on Instagram, bombarded with dreamy classroom setups — neon lights, custom murals, perfectly labeled everything, sensory corners curated to Martha Stewart-level detail. Your classroom? It’s clean… functional... maybe a little chaotic. And suddenly you’re wondering: Does classroom aesthetic say something about who I am as a teacher?
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August 26, 2025 at 11:11 AM
POP by MeaningFuelEd is our new podcast! Each week, we tackle problems of practice, your POPs if you will, by having a meaningfueled discussion about where they come from, share some personal experiences, and think about where to go from here.
August 26, 2025 at 11:11 AM