Why Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources
By Jeremy Jorgensen
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Episodes: 98
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Teacher podcast with burnout solutions for sustainable teaching careers. Practical strategies for teacher stress management, classroom resilience, work-life balance, and educator wellness. Weekly episodes blend Stoic philosophy, Ikigai principles, and the STRONG Framework to help K-12 teachers, administrators, and paraprofessionals prevent burnout and thrive without sacrificing excellence. Topics: classroom management, teacher mental health, self-care strategies, professional development, and building resilient teaching practices. For teachers who are great at their job but exhausted by it.
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96. Compassion Is Not Soft — It's Survival (The Science Teachers Need to Hear)
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Apr 03, 2026 |
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95: The 90-Second Window That Changes Everything for Burned-Out Teachers
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Mar 30, 2026 |
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94. Teacher Burnout: Redefining True Persistence
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Mar 08, 2026 |
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93. Why 'Just Push Through' Is Terrible Advice for Teachers (Do This Instead)
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Mar 06, 2026 |
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92. 33 Years of Teaching Taught Me This | Dan Tricarico, The Zen Teacher
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Feb 23, 2026 |
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91. Five Real Causes of Teacher Burnout (Not What You Think)
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Feb 14, 2026 |
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90. The Power of Boring: How Repetition Creates Sustainable Excellence in Teaching and Life (STRONG Teacher Report #2)
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Feb 12, 2026 |
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89. Classroom Management Without Yelling: The Stoic Teacher Approach
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Feb 02, 2026 |
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88. STRONG Teacher Report #1: Community Updates, New Content & What We're Building
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Jan 30, 2026 |
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87. Still Grading at 9 PM? The Science-Backed Strategy That Makes Teaching Sustainable
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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86. Teacher Burnout Prevention: 37 Years of Classroom Wisdom with Craig Shapiro
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Jan 23, 2026 |
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85. Stay Curious: The One Practice That Prevents Teacher Burnout
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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84. Exhaustion ≠ Excellence: The Lie Teachers Are Told
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Jan 02, 2026 |
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83. Why Teachers Should Complete a Yearly Review (and How Reflection Builds Resilience)
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Dec 28, 2025 |
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82. Screens, Paper, and the Cost of Speed: Rethinking Learning in a Chromebook Classroom
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Dec 20, 2025 |
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81. Small Steps Make STRONG Teachers (Live Reflection on Rest, Boundaries, and Wellbeing)
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Dec 14, 2025 |
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80. Feeling Worn Down? How Awe Can Help Teachers Reconnect, Reset, and Stay Strong
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Dec 14, 2025 |
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79. Lessons from a Life Well Lived: What My Wife’s Grandmother Taught Me
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Nov 24, 2025 |
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78. Strong Steps: The Key to Teacher Resilience
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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77. Why Simplicity Is the Superpower Every Teacher Needs
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Nov 08, 2025 |
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76. The Calm Effect: How Teacher Energy Shapes the Classroom
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Nov 02, 2025 |
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75. Stronger in the Cracks: The Truth About Teacher Resilience
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Oct 25, 2025 |
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74. The Power of Pausing: Why Empathy Beats Being Right
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Oct 11, 2025 |
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73. Eat That Frog: The Time Management Trick Every Teacher Needs
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Oct 05, 2025 |
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72. Why Laziness Might Be Your Secret Teaching Superpower
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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71. How Teachers Can Find Daily Joy Through the Practice of Savoring
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Sep 21, 2025 |
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70. 5 Daily Rituals That Build Stronger Student - Teacher Relationships
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Sep 21, 2025 |
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69. Embracing Discomfort: A Weekly Boost for Teachers and Leaders
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Sep 13, 2025 |
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68: Hooked on Learning: 3 Creator Tricks Teachers Can Use Today
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Aug 25, 2025 |
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67. Transforming Math Anxiety into Joy: The Math Happiness Project
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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66. How Teachers Can Find Real Happiness—With Rosalie Kissmann
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Jul 19, 2025 |
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65. Soft Planning for Teachers: Start the Year with Purpose & Peace
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Jul 11, 2025 |
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64. Let It Be: A Gentle Reset for Teachers This Summer
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Jun 28, 2025 |
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63. Flip-Flops, Reflection & Recovery: A Summer Reset for Educators
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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62. This Moment Will Never Repeat | Ichi-go Ichi-e for Teachers (5-Minute Pep Talk)
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Jun 21, 2025 |
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61. Small Shifts, Big Impact: Building a Calmer, Stronger Teaching Life
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Jun 15, 2025 |
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60. Recover from Teacher Burnout with the 3R Reset Framework
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Jun 14, 2025 |
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59. Dave Burgess on Passion, Creativity & the Heart of Teaching
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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58. Gratitude Lists for Teachers: A Simple End-of-Year Reflection Tool
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Jun 07, 2025 |
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57. 10 Things Teachers Should Let Go of This Summer (and One to Keep)
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Jun 01, 2025 |
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56. Small Habits for a Happier, Healthier, Stronger End of School Year
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Jun 01, 2025 |
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55. The Chromebook Conundrum: Distraction vs. Learning
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May 24, 2025 |
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54. Teachers: Don’t Let the Year Fizzle Out — Finish Strong!
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May 24, 2025 |
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53. Focus, Fun & Finishing Strong: End of School Year Strategies for Teachers
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May 13, 2025 |
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52. Consistency Over Intensity
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May 06, 2025 |
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Is Analog Teaching Making a Comeback
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Apr 20, 2025 |
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51. Why Teachers Need Both Tech and Paper in Modern Classrooms
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Apr 20, 2025 |
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Why Edify Trailer
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Apr 13, 2025 |
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50. Just Do The Thing
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Apr 13, 2025 |
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49. Navigating Changes in Educational Policy
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Apr 05, 2025 |
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48. Handwriting, Current Events, and Leadership
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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47. Turning Teaching Challenges into Growth Opportunities
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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46. The Myth of Learning Styles in Education
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Feb 28, 2025 |
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45. Should Kids Get Smart To Do Good?
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Feb 21, 2025 |
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44. Teacher Burnout Crisis: AI Solutions & Reading Scores Plummet
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Feb 06, 2025 |
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43. Old School - Why Edify Weekly Review For Educators
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Jan 30, 2025 |
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42. Cognitive Endurance, Expectations, and STEM Education - Weekly Review for Educators
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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41. Dare to Be - Inspiration for Teachers
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Jan 19, 2025 |
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40. The Kids Are Disengaged - Why Edify Review for Educators
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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39. Cellphone Bans, Top Education Stories, and the Power of Kindness - Weekly Review for Educators
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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38. Classroom Management and Technology - Why Edify Weekly Review for Educators
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Jan 02, 2025 |
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37. Awesome Sauce - Why Edify Review
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Dec 01, 2024 |
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36. Gratitude, Art, and Wise Advice for Teachers
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Nov 11, 2024 |
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35. Teacher's Guide: Harnessing Media Arts and Mindset Shifts for Success
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Nov 04, 2024 |
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34 - Teach, Reflect, Inspire: Bridging the Knowing-Doing Gap in Education
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Oct 28, 2024 |
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33 - Character and Morality Education
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Oct 19, 2024 |
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32 - Transform Your Teaching with CoGrader,: AI-Powered Feedback Tool
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Aug 08, 2024 |
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31 - Boost Student Engagement and Personalize Learning with Classroom Playlists
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Jun 10, 2024 |
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30 - Say What: TGIF Teacher Newsletter
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May 20, 2024 |
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29 - 🤔 Polarization, Independence, and Education Crisis
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Apr 20, 2024 |
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28 - Difficult and Beautiful Work
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Mar 30, 2024 |
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27 - Social Wisdom (Wow Notes, Educator Wellbeing, and Math Confidence)
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Mar 17, 2024 |
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26 - Games, Encouragement, and Leadership
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Mar 17, 2024 |
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25 - Unstoppable
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Feb 26, 2024 |
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24 - Airing Grievances, the Arts, and Feedback
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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23 - Teacher Leaders and Self Compassion
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Feb 19, 2024 |
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22 - Your Best Self and Active Learning
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Jan 09, 2024 |
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21 - Smells Like Potential - Teach Like Ted Lasso
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Jan 03, 2024 |
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20 - Should I Grade Everything - TGIF Teacher Newsletter
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Jan 03, 2024 |
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15 Reasons for Teachers to Complete an Annual Review
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Dec 28, 2023 |
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What's With The Name Why Edify
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Oct 29, 2023 |
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TGIF Teacher Newsletter - AI Hallucinations, Storytelling, and Note-Taking
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Sep 18, 2023 |
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TGIF Teacher Newsletter - Phone Addiction, Student Voice, and Brain Power
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Jul 09, 2023 |
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Just Ask The Teachers
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Apr 24, 2023 |
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🤔 Emergencies, Breaks, and Your Best
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Apr 03, 2023 |
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Three Things: Regrets, Habits, and State of Mind
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Apr 03, 2023 |
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Five Reasons to Use Portfolios with Elementary and Middle School Students Including Resources
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Mar 15, 2023 |
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Three Things: Figure It Out
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Mar 15, 2023 |
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The Many Benefits of STEM Education
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Mar 12, 2023 |
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Three Things - Many Ages and Happy Brains
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Mar 12, 2023 |
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ChatGPT Resources for Teachers
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Feb 20, 2023 |
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5 Research-Based Reasons to Use Brain Breaks in the Classroom and Brain Break Resources
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Jan 18, 2023 |
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T.G.I.F. Teacher Newsletter - Birth Equity, Controversy, and Gifted Kids
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Nov 28, 2022 |
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T.G.I.F. Teacher Newsletter Takeaways - Polarization, Quiet Voices, Cognitive Overload, and More
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Oct 29, 2022 |
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Lessons Learned - School Start Times, Remembering, and Meditation
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Sep 05, 2022 |
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Thoughts of Teacher Appreciation Week
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May 05, 2022 |
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In Support of Brain Breaks
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May 05, 2022 |
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1. Getting My Feet Wet
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Apr 30, 2022 |