Goals
Goal Update November 2023
Here are the results or lack thereof from November 2023.
Jeremy Jorgensen
Education
Elevate: Highlights From the EL Education National Conference
During the conference, I took notes in each of my sessions and then at the end, I published my takeaways. You can find those below.
Education
Takeaways from the EL Education National Conference - Celebrations of Learning, Connections, and Passages
These are my notes and takeaways from this year’s EL Education National Conference.
Weekly Report
Bad News, School System Success, and Compassion
Topics for this week include teacher sustainability, making a lasting impact, and slowing down.
Weekly Report
The Grade Debate and Decision Fatigue
Topics for this week include grading systems, preparing for state testing, and overcoming decision fatigue.
Three Things
Embrace a Little Chaos and Lean Into Fun
Sometimes it's best to just lean into fun.
Three Things
Three Things: Friendships, Over Planning, and Worry
Three Things is a record of thoughts, questions, inspiration, gratitude, and things that made my day better or made me better. Once written, I send them out into the world. Cue serendipity.
Thank You
Today, I want to thank you, a valued subscriber of the TGIF Teacher newsletter. Whether you are a teacher, a principal, a parent, or someone who simply cares deeply about education, your dedication to making a difference in the lives of students is truly commendable. Your commitment to understanding and
Education
Thanksgiving: Teaching Ideas and Resources for a Memorable Pre-Break Experience
Here are some Thanksgiving teaching ideas and resources that can enhance the quality of the last few days for both teachers and students.
Education
Decision Fatigue: How Can Teachers Cope with Overwhelming Choices and Maintain Effective Decision-Making Abilities
Teachers are highly susceptible to decision fatigue due to the high volume of daily decisions they make. This might explain why I feel like I need to spend time in a sensory deprivation tank at the end of a school week.
Weekly Report
Reading for Fun and Relevant Science
Topics for this week include reading for pleasure, making science relevant, and the beauty of brain breaks.
Weekly Report
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