Student Frustration, Packets, and the Meme That Says It All

Some memes are just jokes. Others are a wake-up call. ASMSA Executive Director Corey Alderdice explores the viral Friggin’ Packet Yo meme and what it reveals about student frustration with passive learning. This episode dives into why the meme has stood the test of time, how memes serve as a raw and unfiltered form of student feedback, and what school leaders can learn from them. Instead of dismissing student frustration, how can schools create classrooms where engagement is the norm—not the exception?

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