Researcher Dr. Jean Twenge explains why students learn less on screens—and how simple shifts like paper reading, intentional tech use, and clear routines can help teachers improve focus, comprehension, and well-being in today’s classrooms.
Discover how Ikigai coaching blends Japanese philosophy with practical habits to help educators reconnect with purpose and strengthen well-being. This post begins a series exploring how Ikigai is shaping my work and The STRONG Teacher’s Lounge.
On a quiet drive home from a celebration of life, I reflected on the quiet strength of Doris Richter—a teacher and servant leader. This episode explores the timeless lessons she lived and how they can inspire our teaching, relationships, and purpose.
This week’s newsletter shares a calming reflection, the 12-Day Holiday Challenge Tracker, and a warm welcome into the STRONG Teacher Winter Reset.
Teaching in late November has its own gravity — the grading pile grows, the days feel heavier, and the holiday energy ramps up all around us. It’s a season where teachers give so much of themselves that it’s easy to forget this simple truth: Your well-being matters too.
A reminder that teachers don’t need to operate at 100% to make a meaningful impact. This week’s newsletter explores the power of showing up at 80%, why consistency matters more than perfection, and how sustainable effort helps educators stay grounded, present, and strong.
A midweek newsletter for teachers on the power of presence. Includes a grounding quote from Jack Kornfield, a resource on mindful time management, an affirmation, a journal prompt, and a book spotlight to help you slow down and focus on what matters most.
Five resources to help teachers slow down, simplify, and grow — from patience and persistence to the minimum effective dose and small daily wins.
Like trees letting go of their leaves, teachers grow stronger when they release old stress, habits, and guilt to make room for renewal.
In a world that celebrates speed, patience is a superpower. Discover how teachers can help students—and themselves—slow down and grow with purpose.
Discover how persistence—not motivation—sustains great teaching. Learn practical strategies for educators to build momentum through small, consistent steps. Reflect, reset, and grow one strong step at a time.
Discover how simplicity can transform your teaching and well-being. In this episode of the Why Edify Podcast, Jeremy Jorgensen shares 6 powerful ways educators can reduce overwhelm, create clarity, and focus on what truly matters.