The Marvin Byrd Show

The Marvin Byrd Show

Teachers Are Leaders! As a result, the purpose of The Marvin Byrd Show (TMBS) is to equip teachers with the knowledge and skills they need to lead in the classroom.

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May 12, 2025 12 mins
Before you post your political opinions online, think about the consequences. As a teacher, your words can have a big impact.

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In this episode, we explore the key to unlocking student motivation. If you’ve ever struggled with getting a student engaged or inspired, you might be overlooking one crucial step.
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A productive classroom environment doesn't just happen. It takes consistent and focused effort throughout the year. However, the year can take a toll on any teacher and cause a slippage in execution. In this episode of #TMBS, I share with you a framework to follow in order to make sure your classroom environment stays productive all year long.
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Every teacher needs a cell phone policy. Addressing phones can be challenging, but a plan that is enforced consistently helps to reduce distractions caused by cell phones. In this episode, I share with you a plan that I believe can be very effective.

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September 4, 2024 32 mins
There is absolutely no shame in coming to the conclusion that you no longer want to teach. However, how one does it is important. Burning bridges by telling your principal how you really feel about her decisions or having removing your filter to talk with a parent is not the way. In this episode, I share with you tips to quit your teaching job the right way.

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In today’s video, we dive into the essential strategies for creating a classroom environment where feedback is not only welcomed but celebrated. With these classroom feedback strategies, learn how to foster a culture of open communication, constructive critique, and continuous improvement among students and educators alike. Educational feedback is abundant, but getting students to use it may take some creativity.

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March 5, 2024 35 mins
Ultimately, students have a decision to engage or opt out of any lesson. In this episode, I offer educators tips to encourage students to make a good decision. Join us as we explore how to keep students motivated and committed to their education. #TeachersAreLeaders

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January 16, 2024 38 mins
How students interpret their results dictates there action or inaction towards their goals. The art of reading and interpreting results is a learned skill over time. However, there will be students who enter your classroom lacking in this skill. In this episode, I share 3 tips to help students interpret results in a positive way that leads to adjustments and achievement.

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Each student has a mental picture of themselves. This picture is shaped by many factors and it does affect their self-expectations. In this episode, we discuss the importance of One-on-One meetings with students as a way to help them improve their mental picture.
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How students view themselves shapes their expectations. For example, if a student looks in the mirror and sees someone who "isn't good at school" it is difficult for them to outperform that picture. To help students raise their expectation, they need to shift their self-image so that they can see themselves putting in the work and achieving great results.

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You have high expectations for ALL of your students. How do you encourage students to have high expectations of themselves? Students who have high expectations need less prompting and are likely to persist through challenges. As a leader, you can help students raise their expectations which causes them to engage more and achieve more.
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August 29, 2023 33 mins
Student apathy needs to be responded to with direct action. In this episode of TMBS, I share strategies to help students maintain their focus on the WHY of education. These strategies can also help keep student mindset focused on growth.
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August 23, 2023 27 mins
In this episode of #TMBS, I give some tips to further combat student apathy by adding some feeling.
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August 15, 2023 30 mins
Combating student apathy is not an easy job. In this episode, I begin a series sharing tips that teachers can use to help students overcome apathy and engage.
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When a majority of students are willing and equipped to pursue goals with tenacity and attempt to solve problems without prodding and redirection, it frees the teacher up to focus on student who require more intervention. Mentally tough students have that ability. In this episode of #TMBS, I share 3 more tips to help develop mentally tough students.
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When a majority of students are willing and equipped to pursue goals with tenacity and attempt to solve problems without prodding and redirection, it frees the teacher up to focus on student who require more intervention. Mentally tough students have that ability. In this episode of #TMBS, I share 2 of 5 tips to help develop mentally tough students.
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March 14, 2023 26 mins
I submit to you that happpy students are more likely to persevere and succeed in the classroom. In this episode, I share data regarding mental health of youth in America. Additionally, I offer 3 strategies teachers can use in order to increase student happiness.
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In this episode, I wrap up the series looking at the work of Bena Kallick and Arthur L. Costa. Their work emphasizes that there are Habits of the Mind that enable people to be more productive.
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In this episode, we continue our discussion of habits that students should have in order to be successful.
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The habits your students enter your classroom with have an effect on their achievement. Poor habits interfere with the hard work you are doing with your students. They can also cloud student judgement and cause them to falsely conclude that they aren't "smart" enough. In this episode, I discuss habits you should help your students to acquire or sharpen.
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