Every person has a story that teaches valuable lessons. Tim Cavey shares the value of fun in the classroom, keeping firm boundaries, and the importance of having a growth mindset.
Teaching is hard. Here's a little inspiration.
Discover how the Establish-Maintain-Restore (EMR) approach can reduce classroom disruptions by 75% and boost engagement by 33%. Learn practical strategies for building lasting teacher-student relationships and creating a positive learning environment.
Topics for this week include the benefits of cognitive endurance, the power of expectations, and curiosity.
It's time to discover the lost art of relaxation.
Transform student confidence with 60-second classroom speeches! Learn how to implement this engaging public speaking activity with step-by-step instructions, variations, and expert tips for creating a supportive learning environment.
Discover how teachers can become cognitive endurance coaches, implementing research-backed strategies to improve student focus and attention spans. Learn practical tips for building mental stamina in the classroom and understanding its benefits for both students and educators.
Kim Collazo shares her passion for STEM education, authoring STEM picture books, and her belief that kids can do amazing things.
Topics for this week include students' declining positive attitude toward school, the benefits of structured kindness activities, and the power of writing.
Discover how teachers can leverage the Fresh Start Effect with 20 practical classroom strategies. Learn to boost student motivation, improve learning outcomes, and create meaningful transitions throughout the school year. Perfect for K-12 educators seeking innovative teaching approaches.
Explore a powerful quote from JFK about embracing change, discover a valuable resource on workplace adaptability, and find inspiration in a daily affirmation about welcoming life's transitions and personal growth.
Here are some snippets from my weekly review where I reflect on education trends, kindness, and teacher sustainability.
Education
Transform your classroom with Kindness Corners. Learn research-backed strategies, age-appropriate activities, and implementation tips to foster empathy and improve student well-being. Includes setup instructions for both elementary and middle school environments.
The Write Path
Discover how social interactions and writing physically reshape your brain, backed by neuroscience. Learn practical strategies for positive neural development through relationships and writing practices—expert insights from Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett on neuroplasticity and brain development.
Education
What's something you do as part of your classroom management system that is authentic just to you?
Why Edify Review
This "Why Edify Review" episode explored several critical aspects of modern education and teaching practice.
Weekly Report
Topics for this week include the education word of the year, top education stories from the past year, and the power of kindness.
STRONG Teacher Newsletter
Here's to a new year full of new possibilities.
Goals
A public declaration of goals for the year 2025.
Education
Discover Why Edify's top 10 education articles of the year, featuring practical classroom management solutions, engaging teaching strategies, and professional development resources.
Education
Explore how educators can move beyond the exhausting 'teacher superhero' complex and embrace a more sustainable, human-centered approach to teaching. Learn practical strategies for balancing self-care with effective education.
Education
When you have a relationship, you’ll have the grace to figure things out and make mistakes.
Education
Discover transformative books for educators, from AI integration to habit building. This carefully curated list helps teachers enhance their professional growth and classroom effectiveness. Includes trusted recommendations from the Why Edify community.
Weekly Report
During my winter break, I've worked to add a few layers to the weekly email offerings. I've managed to send a weekly email for 144 weeks straight. Here are the last few Friday Five newsletters in case they didn't reach your inbox.