Interventions and Detentions
Interventions and Detentions
Podcast Description
This is a look into the daily happenings at a Primary (K-2) Elementary School through the lens of the principal and MTSS Interventionist.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast addresses a variety of educational topics relevant to Primary education, including special education support, the MTSS process, social emotional learning (SEL) strategies, and the evolving landscape of virtual learning. Episodes feature practical examples, such as discussing the MTSS process in More Tiers Less Tears and highlighting the significance of arts education in The Arts of Education.
Interventions and Detentions is where education meets real talk. Hosted by principal Brad Targgart, the podcast dives into the challenges, celebrations, and realities of life in schools today.
From why good teachers leave, to the power of collaboration, to building stronger interventions and leadership practices, Brad brings honesty, reflection, and humor to every episode. Along the way, he unpacks stories from the frontlines of education, reflects on lessons learned, and offers both practical insights and lighthearted moments that remind us why the work matters.
Whether you’re a teacher, administrator, or someone passionate about the future of education, Interventions and Detentions will leave you with ideas to carry back into your own practice—plus a few laughs along the way.
Social media has changed education—and not just for students, but for teachers and administrators too.
There are more voices than ever sharing what leadership should look like. Some of it is helpful. Some of it is inspiring.
But some of it… might be oversimplifying a job that’s anything but simple.
In this episode, I take an honest, balanced look at the rise of education influencers and how leadership messaging online is shaping expectations inside real schools. From the contrast between creators like Jared Lamb and Gerry Brooks to the broader impact of viral content, we explore the gap between what we see online and what actually works in a school building.
This isn’t about calling anyone out.
It’s about having a real conversation about leadership—the kind that doesn’t fit into a 60-second video.
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🎯 In this episode, we discuss:
* The rise of education influencers
* Why leadership content goes viral
* The difference between supporting teachers and balancing all stakeholders
* How social media can unintentionally shape school culture
* What real leadership looks like beyond the highlight reel
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🎧 New episodes of Interventions and Detentions with Brad drop every Friday at 8:00 AM.
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💬 Join the conversation:
What are your thoughts on education influencers and leadership on social media? Let me know after you listen.
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