It’s finally here!  Check out this music and arts themed episode.  Jed and Tim weave trending news concerning the arts and “bust some myths” along with inviting Matt Damon’s mom to provide expert commentary on how the arts and music are essential in the early years of child development.  In the main interview get ready… Read more »

Episode 3 is here. Trending News exposes the most important issues of the day.  Jed and Tim talk to Colorado Teacher—Peggy Robertson—who will REFUSE to give Common Core tests this Spring.  Poverty rears its ugly head and Matt Damon’s mom dismantles the “poverty can’t be an excuse” rhetoric.  And in our Moment of Zinn we… Read more »

In this episode of BustED Pencils radio, Tim and Jed analyze the most important education news of the day and interview Dr. Diane Ravitch.  Also, Matt Damon’s mom stops by, we talk to Activist of the Week—Mom Michelle and hear about a great new book about “common ground” on the common core.  And finally don’t… Read more »

In this pilot episode hosts Tim and Jed talk punk rock as education with Martin Atkins. Also,  Matt Damon’s mom stops by to offer a subtle critique of Arne Duncan. And later in the show meet the activist of the week–a mother from Denver. Let’s Bust some Pencils!