The Epic Classroom with Trevor Muir

When PBL Goes Beyond the Classroom

What if a project students made in science class actually ended up being used by people on the other side of the world? In this episode, I talk with educator Kelli about

The Lasting Impact of Teachers

In this episode, Trevor reflects on the teachers who shaped his life, from losing a spelling bee in middle school to seeing a former teacher waiting in the crowd at gradu

Support Dogs and Why Your School Needs One

What if a dog could change the feel of a school? After the pandemic, Laura Schuler saw students struggling in ways she hadn’t before. Instead of waiting for a perfect so

The Problem-Solving Gap

Most employers today aren’t asking, “What do you know?” They’re asking, “What can you do?” Problem solving has become one of the most valuable skills in the workforce, ye

Why the Future of Work Is Project-Based

From freelancers and engineers to designers, city planners, and researchers, millions of people earn a living by solving problems through project work. Yet in many classr

Why You Don’t Have to Love Every Part of Teaching

This week we explore the 20% rule and why you don’t need to love every part of work. Learn how finding and protecting the parts you enjoy can help you avoid burnout.

Twin Cities Teachers Speak: What It’s Like to Teach During ICE Raids

Over the past month, schools in the Twin Cities have been operating in the shadow of ongoing ICE raids and heightened immigration enforcement. The impact has been felt fa

Finding Good News in a Broken World

In a world dominated by bad news, this episode explores why teaching students to notice and share real good news matters more than ever. Get The Good News Project free

My Students' Favorite Unit Ever

In this episode, I’m sharing one of the most impactful projects I ever did with my students, and it all came down to one thing: their work mattered. My class was studyin

Why Students (and Adults) Need Boredom

A look at how boredom fuels creativity for students and professionals, and simple classroom strategies to build quiet, low-stimulation moments that spark ideas. Read the

The Day My Lesson Got Shut Down and What It Taught Me

In this episode I share a winter lesson that almost got shut down after a single complaint and how my principal’s unexpected pivot changed the entire day. What happened n

Teach the Ask: Helping Students Communicate What They Need

In this episode, I talk about the importance of knowing how to ask for what you want and need, along with what I’ve learned about helping students develop the skill of ma

Making Space for One-on-One Teaching

A story about the power of one-on-one teaching, why it matters, and how teachers can make space for it, even in a busy classroom. Email Trevor at trevor@trevormuir.com Co

The Secret to Getting Students Interested in What They're Learning

In this episode we talk about strategies to spark student curiosity and excitement in the classroom. Learn how passion, relevance, and student choice can turn flat lesson

Why Note-Taking Still Matters in the Age of AI

With AI tools able to record, transcribe, and even generate polished notes in seconds, it is easy to wonder: do students still need to take notes at all? In this episode,

The Myth of the Shrinking Attention Span

If your students seem distracted, this episode explains why it’s not a decline in attention span but a lack of purpose — and what you can do to fix it.   Collaboration

Teaching in the Wake of Tragedy

In the days after the shooting that killed Charlie Kirk and yet another school shooting, many teachers are wondering how to respond to students who are processing fear, g

Brains, Calculators, and the Purpose of School

When calculators first appeared in classrooms, many schools banned them. Decades later, we’re asking the same kinds of questions about AI and other innovations. What do w

Grading for Growth and Mastery

In this episode, we unpack why traditional grading often fails to reflect student growth—and how competency-based grading offers a more accurate, equitable alternative. W

How to Trick Kids Into Loving Learning (Without Them Noticing)

What if the key to student engagement isn’t about attention spans, but about giving kids a reason to care? In this episode, I sit down with Jerry Kolber—executive produce