Welcome to Yard Duty. A podcast exploring the art and science of modern schooling. Each episode dives into what it really takes to lead, teach, and innovate in today’s schools. From classroom practice to system leadership, and everything in between, our expert hosts unpack the ideas shaping tomorrow’s schools. Designed for principals, school leaders, teachers, and anyone passionate about education, this podcast offers serious thinking, fresh insight, and bold conversations about what works in education today.
Yard Duty: The Art and Science of Modern Schooling
Claim This Podcastby Will Hanley and Michael Noonan
12 episodes
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Podcast Overview
Welcome to Yard Duty. A podcast exploring the art and science of modern schooling. Each episode dives into what it really takes to lead, teach, and innovate in today’s schools. From classroom practice to system leadership, and everything in between, our expert hosts unpack the ideas shaping tomorrow’s schools. Designed for principals, school leaders, teachers, and anyone passionate about education, this podcast offers serious thinking, fresh insight, and bold conversations about what works in education today.
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December 18, 2025
Season 1 Recap
<p>As the school year in Australia closes, Michael and Will reflect on the conversations that made up season 1 of Yard Duty. </p><p>They discuss their favourite episodes and the insights that stuck with them throughout season 1. </p><p>Thanks to all of our listeners. We'll be back with more Yard Duty in early 2026! </p><p><br></p>
November 27, 2025
Teachers, you are your brand
<p>Like it or not, your students judge you the same waythey judge brands, by how engaging, trustworthy, and relevant you are.</p><p>In this episode of Yard Duty, Michael outlines why he thinks teachers should think deeply about their brand. Not their colour palette or logo, but the way in which they show up for their students. </p><p>In an age where attention is currency, teachers whounderstand brand psychology have an advantage in classroom management and student engagement. </p>
November 12, 2025
Why are schools so busy?
<p>In today's episode we return to the topic of complexity in schools. </p><p>Michael argues that in schools, the way we understand and try to solve problems is often at odds with the right approach. This leads to wasted effort, solving the wrong problems and more complication in schools. He claims that this is why schools are busy all the time. </p><p>We discuss an alternative approach schools can take. The Cynefin framework, developed by Dave Snowden helps you identify and work with the various problems, situations and systems in a complex system like a school.</p><p>Will's not convinced. Will Michael bring him around to his way of thinking? </p><p>To get a good understanding of the Cynefin Framework, see: <a href="https://untools.co/cynefin-framework/ " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://untools.co/cynefin-framework/ </a></p><p><br></p><p></p>
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