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Good Trouble Media is on a mission to make equitable schooling and high-quality education an international priority. By telling authentic stories of the people behind and within global education systems, we provide engaging digital content and tangible tools to help game-changers and budding leaders…

Patrick L. Harris II


    • Oct 21, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 46m AVG DURATION
    • 56 EPISODES


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    Happy With Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 30:44


    The Common Sense Podcast is sharing 8 Queer Coming of Age stories. In this episode, we share a story of a Black queer man who learned to be happy with himself while balancing a relationship with his father and religion. Nickolas Gaines is back on the aftershow! Patrick (@PresidentPat) Nick (@NickolasGaines)

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    S2E3: 50 Missed Calls

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 38:14


    The Common Sense Podcast is sharing 8 Queer Coming of Age Stories! In this story, a Black man grapples with the relationship with his mother. Nickolas Gaines on the aftershow! Patrick (@PresidentPat) Nick (@NickolasGaines)

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    S2E2: Spilling My Secrets

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 38:07


    The Common Sense Podcast is sharing 8 Queer Coming of Age Stories! In this Episode, a woman's life is changed when she abruptly shares a secret with her mother. And we have Nickolas Gaines on the afternoon! Patrick (@PresidentPat) Nick (@Nickolasgaines)

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    S2E1: In My Own Hands

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 39:33


    The Common Sense Podcast is sharing 8 Queer Coming of Age Stories! "In My Own Hands" follows a queer woman who takes her own journey with queerness in her hands. Featuring Nickolas Gaines on the After Show! Patrick (@PresidentPat) Nick (@nickolasgaines)

    The Origin of Detroit Heals Detroit

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 22:47


    What happens when a Detroit teacher and her students put the curriculum to the side and confront their trauma head on? Something extraordinary. Learn more and DONATE: www.detroithealsdetroit.org Let me know how y'all feel about this podcast! @PresidentPat

    I Interviewed My Former English Teacher!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 33:22


    Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!! This week, Patrick interviews his former English Teacher. They talk old times, how education has changed, and why it's important to live out all of your dreams. Patrick: @PresidentPat Mrs. Maas: @luvtorrie // @luvtorriebeauty GTM: www.StayInGoodTrouble.com

    Patrick's Memorable Moments

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 5:04


    Check out a few of Patrick's rants, reports, and words of wisdoms over the last 50ish episodes.

    Helping Robert With His Homework

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 43:26


    Helping Robert With His Homework by Patrick L. Harris II

    Common Sense Pod: A Hot Mess

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 45:56


    Our one and only episode on Coronavirus.

    Common Sense Pod: Our Favorite Fictional Teachers (Re-Release)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2020 27:31


    In a re-release of one of our favorite episodes, Antonia and I share our favorite fictional teachers. Who are yours? Patrick: @PresidentPat Antonia: @MsAdamsTeachers Website: www.GoodTrouble.Media

    Common Sense Podcast: It Aint Just You

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2020 53:07


    Antonia and Patrick are back in the studio catching up on how capitalism has shown up in their classrooms. They recap a Shawnee Mission teacher's viral video resigning in front of the school board and give some helpful Black History Month tips. Patrick: @PresidentPat Antonia: @MsAdamsTeaches Website: GoodTrouble.Media

    5 Journal Prompts Keeping Me In the Profession

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2020 22:47


    In this Good Trouble Media Deep Cut, Patrick shares five journal questions he's meditating on that's keeping him in the teaching profession. He shares the importance of reflection and experiments with some new sounds in his new studio. Welcome to the new season! Patrick: @PresidentPat Good Trouble Media: @GoodTrouble.Media

    Comon Sense Podcast: Care to Help?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2019 51:23


    Happy Winter Break. Enjoy this unreleased episode of Common Sense Podcast. What do you do when the admin comes in your room to observe? Patrick and Antonia share their experiences with observations. Patrick: @PresidentPat Antonia: @msAdamsteaches

    Hard as Hell, Not Impossible (LIVE at #NCTE19)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 16:49


    On November 23rd, I presented along side some incredible women in this work we call Anti-Racist, Anti-Bias education. Here's the LIVE footage from my portion of the session on Reflections & Sustainability.

    Edu2020: Sen. Amy "The Introducer" Klobuchar

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2019 12:54


    What has Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar done for education in her tenure? We're breaking down her education record this week on #Edu2020. Remember, Good Trouble Media does not own any of the audio used. @PresidentPat @GoodTrouble.Media

    Common Sense: Not So Traditional

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2019 44:26


    Antonia and Patrick grapple with what liberation looks like traditional schools. It's only October and the fatigue is settling. Plus, here some quick tips in the new segment, "You Gotta Know". Patrick @PresidentPat Antonia: @MsAdamsTeaches GTM: @GoodTrouble.Media

    #Edu2020 - Andrew "Test Prep" Yang

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2019 24:46


    Can Andrew Yang be the leader America's education system needs? Let's take a look at his past to see what he's already contributed to the education field. Credit to Built to Sell podcast for Audio.https://www.builttosell.com/podcast/andrew-yang/ Credit to Manhattan Prep. Follow us! @PresidentPat @GoodTrouble.Media Website: GoodTrouble.Media

    Common Sense Podcast: Leave It In Last Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2019 42:26


    Antonia and Patrick are back! In this episode, they detail what they're leaving behind in last school year in order to make this school year a great one! What are you leaving behind? Tag us and let us know! Send us a question at CommonSensePod@gmail.com or our website at www.commonsensepod.com. ------ Antonia: @msadamsteaches Patrick @PresidentPat Good Trouble Media: @goodtrouble.media Website: goodtrouble.media ------ Release Schedule September 9th: #Edu2020 September 16th: The First Five September 23rd: #Edu2020 September 30th: Common Sense Podcast

    Happy Endings (Finale)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2019 99:40


    In the podcast finale, Patrick and Antonia reflect on the school year, the podcast and what's next. Read our official announcement: www.commonsensepod.com Patrick: @Presidentpat Antonia: @MsAdamsTeaches / @BlackGirlThatReads

    Domino Effect

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2019 51:42


    Nigel Shelby.....gone too soon. Patrick: @PresidentPat Antonia: @MsAdamsTeaches Website: www.commonsensepod.com

    Pushed Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2019 29:55


    Antonia and Patrick answer a critical question on how teachers have and haven't stayed in the profession after 5 years. And we catch up on Patrick's Thailand vacation! Whew, chile forgive us for the quality. Patrick: @PresidentPat Antonia: @MsAdamsTeaches Website: CommonSensePod.com

    Monday Inspiration

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2019 23:12


    Need an extra push this week? Antonia and I got your back. We've mashed up our favorite quotes and reflections from past episodes to inspire you to finish out the week and the year! We got yall. Buy Merchandise: www.commonsensepod.com Patrick: @PresidentPat Antonia: @MsAdamsTeaches Website: www.CommonSensePod.com

    Back to School

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2019 46:51


    Antonia and Patrick reflect on the shift of the portrayal, if at all, of school in media. This leads into the discussion on the relevance and purpose of school and teachers. Then, they discuss white teachers giving up their classroom to teachers of color. Buy Merch: www.commonsensepod.com Antonia: @MsAdamsTeaches Patrick: @PresidentPat Website: www.commonsensepod.com

    I Am Somebody

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2019 36:57


    *Excuse the Sound Quality - It sounds like I got trapped in a Doha Dust Storm!* This week, Patrick and Antonia seek advice from each other in two issues they're having in school. Then, Antonia shares two funny stories from her class. Buy Merchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/common-sense-podcast Antonia: @MsAdamsTeaches Patrick: @PresidentPat Website: www.commonsensepod.com

    I Don't Have Any Words

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2019 58:25


    Patrick and Antonia celebrate 50,000 listens! Then, they provide their unique perspectives as recent college grads and elementary teachers on the SFFA v. Harvard University lawsuit. There's a lot to talk about and a lot to celebrate this week! Purchase our NEW MERCH!!! www.commonsensepod.com/store Follow Us: Patrick: @PresidentPat Antonia: @MsAdamsTeaches Website: Www.commonsensepod.com

    Do You Wanna be Happy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2019 71:20


    This week, Patrick and Antonia discuss the complications of saying "no" at work. And we're giving you alternative class songs for your upcoming graduation ceremonies (No More R. Kelly). Plus, we discuss budgeting on a teacher's salary and if holding a child back a grade really helps. Jam packed episode! Patrick: @PresidentPat Antonia: @MsAdamsTeaches Website: www.commonsensepod.com Instagram: @CommonSensePod

    Catching Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2019 48:55


    After a week off, Patrick and Antonia catch up on the good and the bad of their careers. Also, the TPT funeral and discussion on an entire state not being able to afford school supplies, that you don't to miss! Patrick: @Presidentpat Antonia @MsAdamsTeaches Send Questions: www.commonsensepod.com

    Protect Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2019 56:55


    Antonia and Patrick discuss the nuances when choosing to leave your school and go some where else. Then, Antonia and Patrick play Six Degrees of Black Separation from The Nod! Patrick: @PresidentPat Antonia: @MsAdamsTeaches Website: www.CommonSensePod.com

    A Sticky Situation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2019 50:31


    Patrick and Antonia dissect the intense debate about private vs. public schools between Killer Mike and DJ Envy on the Breakfast Club radio show. (We do not own the audio) Then, they answer questions from a teacher Facebook group. Breakfast Club Interview (We Dont Own the Audio): https://youtu.be/UsnRRq-jqvg Patrick: @PresidentPat Antonia: @MsAdamsTeaches / @BlackGirlThatReads Website: www.CommonSensePod.com

    We're Opening a School!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2019 77:30


    Patrick and Antonia plan their dream school in this extended episode. Then, they discuss asking for more planning time, uncertified teachers and Responsive Classroom! Don't forget to send us your Dream Schools! Here's the link to the results: https://twitter.com/PresidentPat/status/965621597829828610?s=20 Patrick: @PresidentPat Antonia: @MsAdamsTeaches Website: www.CommonSensePod.com

    The Kiki Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2019 62:37


    We're back up in this thang!! Patrick gives an update on his international teaching experience and the lessons learned in just 3 weeks.Then, the hosts give their opinion on preparing for the teaching hiring season and why it's important to teaching LGBT History in school. Patrick: @PresidentPat Antonia: @MsAdamsTeaches Website: www.commonsensepod.com

    The Champ is Here(Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2019 54:00


    In this episode, Antonia and Patrick discuss the history and impact of the Teach like a Champion book. Then, they break down some of the most notable Teach like a Champion techniques through a different lens. Text used: Teach like a Champion 2.0 Patrick: @PresidentPat Antonia: @MsAdamsTeaches Website www.commonsensepod.com

    The Champ is Here (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2019 30:57


    Antonia and Patrick dive into the education leader Doug Lemov's upbringing and journey through education and what it means to for the education landscape! Patrick: @PresidentPat Antonia: @MsAdamsTeaches Website: www.commonsensepod.com Here's the links we used (not in APA Format lol) https://educationrealist.wordpress.com/2014/08/05/doug-lemovs-creation-myth/ https://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/07/magazine/07Teachers-t.html https://www.theguardian.com/education/2014/oct/12/american-wrote-classroom-bible-doug-lemov http://www.uncommonschools.org/our-approach/teach-like-a-champion/doug-lemov https://schoolsweek.co.uk/doug-lemov/

    Uh, Not Quite

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2018 22:34


    Antonia and Patrick unlock the vault and share the bloopers that don't make it into the podcast. Antonia: @MsAdamsTeaches Patrick: @PresidentPat Website: www.commonsensepod.com Email: CommonSensePod@gmail.com

    Patrick found a Job!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2018 64:22


    Patrick has an update on his job search and gives the full story on his journey. Then, Antonia and Patrick dissect a listener letter that leaves them a bit overwhelmed. Follow us Patrick: @PresidentPat Antonia: @MsAdamsTeaches Website: CommonSensePod.com Send us a Question: commonsensepod@gmail.com Leave us a Review!

    Everywhere You Look

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2018 52:51


    Patrick and Antonia discuss the overemphasis of college in K-12 schools. Then, they dive into pressing questions to reveal more of themselves to the listeners. Patrick: @PresidentPat Antonia: @MsAdamsTeaches Website: www.commonsensepod.com Leave a review!

    She Said What She Said

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2018 59:18


    Antonia and Patrick discuss the complexities of celebrating holidays in schools. *Sorry for the sound quality in this episode* Patrick: @PresidentPat Antonia: @MsAdamsTeaches Website: www.commonsensepod.com Twitter Chat for Black Boys: #SOBTC

    Our Top 3 Fictional Teachers (Special Episode)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2018 25:42


    In this special episode, Antonia and Patrick countdown their favorite fictional teachers. Patrick, Antonia, and the Common Sense Podcast team does not own the audio in this episode. Patrick: @Presidentpat Antonia: MsAdamsTeaches Website: www.commonsensepod.com

    Ubuntu

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2018 47:28


    Patrick and Antonia reflect on their time at NCTE 2018 and the importance and shortcomings of attending national conferences/conventions or whatever you call them. Period. Yikes. You know what I'm saying! Patrick: @PresidentPat Antonia: @MsAdamsTeachers Website: www.commonsensepod.com

    Swipe Right

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2018 54:27


    Patrick and Antonia discuss the realities of teaching while dating. It can be a real life struggle. Then, the hosts dig into the viral school violence, structuring classrooms for SPED Students, and supporting students who don't want to go with college. Leave us your feedback! Patrick: @PresidentPat Antonia: @MsAdamsTeaches Website: www.commonsensepod.com

    Mask Off

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2018 51:07


    Patrick and Antonia discuss the roles our career has on our identities as individuals, even outside the classroom. Patrick: @PresidentPat Antonia: @MsAdamsTeaches Website: www.commonsensepod.com

    Help Wanted

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2018 66:51


    Patrick has a huge announcement in regards to his career. Then, Patrick and Antonia discuss the realities of teacher turnover for Black and Brown communities and the teachers that leave (or are forced out). Please make sure Antonia knows about the Schoolhouse Rock!! Patrick: @PresidentPat Antonia: @MsAdamsTeaches Website: www.commonsensepod.com

    Lacrosse and Horseback Riding

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2018 55:02


    Patrick and Antonia dig into the history and the reality of standardized testing on their students and more. The Baseball Theory: https://www.coreknowledge.org/blog/baseball-experiment-two-wisconsin-researchers-discovered-comprehension-gap-knowledge-gap/ State Spending on Assessments: https://www.brookings.edu/research/strength-in-numbers-state-spending-on-k-12-assessment-systems/ Patrick: @PresidentPat Antonia: @MsAdamsTeaches Website: www.commonsensepod.com

    Stranger In My House

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2018 52:50


    Patrick and Antonia get together to record their first episode in person! LIVE from Philadelphia, Patrick and Antonia question the role of principals in schools and the importance of teacher leadership. Patrick: @PresidentPat Antonia: @msadamsteaches Website: www.commonsensepod.com

    The Rainbow Fish

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2018 56:39


    Antonia and Patrick dig into some harsh realities for LGBTQ students and brainstorm ways to best support them in our schools. All really means all. Also, should parents be able to follow you on social media? And what should you do when your administrator doesn't have nearly as many years of experience as you? See yall in Philly! Patrick: @PresidentPat Antonia: @msadamsteaches

    A Change Gone Come

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2018 45:38


    Happy 25th Birthday Antonia!! Patrick and Antonia discuss how the latest Senate Hearings impact teachers and students. Also, they touch on co-workers not holding their weight and the importance of secondary education! They also fail miserable on 'common sense' black history questions. Follow us on Social Media Patrick: @PresidentPat Antonia: @msadamsteaches Send us your questions and subscribe at www.commonsensepod.com and commonsensepod@gmail.com Leave a rating and review!

    All My Life I Had to Fight

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2018 60:17


    Antonia and Patrick detail their recent experiences with signs of teacher burnout. Also, should teachers refrain from posting their students' faces on social media? The hosts also give advice to undergraduate teachers studying education. Links: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/610 Hosts: Patrick (@PresidentPat) Antonia (@msadamsteaches)

    Flying Desks!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2018 64:09


    Antonia and Patrick recall student meltdowns in their career and how their mindset has changed over the years. Also, they discuss the latest Time Magazine Article (http://time.com/longform/teaching-in-america/), the validity of African-American Vernacular, and the need for more educators to be at the table at large scale events. Be sure to leave a review, rating and comment! We love reading those!

    The Clock is Ticking

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2018 56:52


    Antonia and Patrick have a passionate discussion on protecting your joy at work. Also, do you confront negative coworkers or hide underneath your desk? Not to mention, Antonia and Patrick share startling statistics and information on the history and state of public schools in New Orleans, post-Katrina. Don't forget to Protect Your Joy!! Reference: TWENTY-FIRST-CENTURY JIM CROW SCHOOLS: The Impact of Charters on Public Education

    You get a car!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2018 55:51


    Patrick and Antonia break down the current headlines in Education. And prepare your self for tons of laughter in this episode. Thank you all for listening! Read Further: https://www.wsj.com/articles/schools-crack-down-as-more-students-cut-class-1535621403 https://www.npr.org/2018/08/30/643247780/detroits-public-school-district-shuts-off-drinking-water-citing-lead-copper-risk https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/what-this-school-district-learned-from-a-4-day-week Send your questions to: www.commonsensepod.com or CommonnSensePod@gmail.com Follow us: @PresidentPat @MsAdamsTeaches

    Nappy Hair, Don't Care!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2018 61:39


    Schools are back and session. And you know what that means? The injustices in our education system are back in the spotlight. In this episode, Patrick and Antonia discuss the schools across the country that have denied Black students their education and humiliated due to their hair or lack of uniform. Stay tuned to the Q&A Session! Antonia and Patrick share their knowledge about silent hallways, co-teaching and the power of librarians. - - Story of Student from LA https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2018/08/22/louisiana-school-criticized-black-girl-hair-extensions/1066669002/ [Outdated] Uniform Study https://www.uh.edu/econpapers/RePEc/hou/wpaper/2009-03.pdf - - - Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! We look forward to hearing yall's feedback.

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