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Back to SearchEP195 How to stop being annoyed by personality differences (with Kara Lowentheil)
Spending a LOT of time in a confined space with the same people day in and day out can exacerbate tension.
If you're finding yourself increasingly a…
6 years, 4 months ago
EP194 Yes, work/life balance IS possible when teaching from home
Work/life balance doesn't mean creating a total separation between teaching and everything else. It's about integrating work with the rest of your pr…
6 years, 4 months ago
EP193 12 ways to connect with kids when teaching remotely
During distance learning, look for small, simple ways you can center kids' physical and mental well-being, which will, in turn, be energizing and upl…
6 years, 4 months ago
EP192 Schools are closed. This is our chance to reimagine them.
A sudden switch to teaching remotely is so difficult to manage. But what if it allows us to let go of all our previous assumptions about what we "hav…
6 years, 4 months ago
5 calming reminders about what matters most during pandemic panic & school closures
With all the COVID-19 upheaval in our world right now, I wanted to do a special check-in with you. We are all struggling with the uncertainty, but th…
6 years, 5 months ago
EP191 How to motivate and engage reluctant learners (with Dr. Robyn Jackson)
"You can break motivation barriers for disengaged students by recognizing that motivation is an investment decision. Students have time, attention, a…
6 years, 5 months ago
EP190 Healthy teacher lunch ideas that are quick prep and decision-free
Lunch can be a surprisingly big stressor for teachers: figuring out what to pack, being scheduled for a 10:30 am lunch slot when you're never quite h…
6 years, 5 months ago
EP189 How to transition out of teaching (with Daphne Williams of Teacher Career Coach)
What career options are available for teachers? Is it true that other industries don't value education degrees or teaching experience? What else is p…
6 years, 5 months ago
EP188 What are your secret rules for how everyone else should behave?
Sometimes a relatively minor issue — like students not remembering to put their names on their papers — can create an outsized reaction in us. That's…
6 years, 5 months ago
EP187 Eight simple ways to move toward a zero-waste classroom (with Heidi Rose)
"Our end goal isn't to be perfect consumers; it's just to have a different mindset about our relationship with the world. In my classroom, the relati…
6 years, 6 months ago