Professional Growth Through Daily Live Streams: My 30-Day Challenge

Discover how a 30-day live streaming challenge transformed my teaching and communication skills, boosting confidence and building authentic connections with students and viewers.

Choices

Return to the things that are good for you.

Simplifying AI for Educators: 15 Must-Try Prompts for Better Teaching

Discover 15 practical AI prompts for educators looking to enhance their teaching practice. Learn how to effectively use artificial intelligence for lesson planning, student engagement, and classroom management. Perfect for teachers starting their AI journey.

Vision and Mission in Education: Purposeful Leadership for Educators

Transform your teaching journey with a clear mission statement.

Your Mission

Topics for this week include nationwide education challenges, school leadership, and the power of mission statements.

Excuses

Has it become too easy to make excuses?

How to Write a Personal Mission Statement: A Guide for Students and Teachers

Learn how to craft a powerful personal mission statement with our step-by-step guide. Includes benefits, and practical tips for students and teachers. Create your meaningful mission statement today!

Just Do The Thing

Growth happens through doing. Every attempt, failure, and little victory contributes to your development. The act of doing creates a cycle of feedback necessary for improvement.

Analog Instruction, Speed Dating, and Sunday Scaries

Topics for this week include analog instruction, collaboration in the form of "speed dating", and the Sunday Scaries.

Hard Stuff

Often, the things we try to avoid offer the greatest growth opportunities.

You Have to Do It

Here's my recent STRONG Teacher Reflection.

Navigating Changes in Educational Policy - Why Edify Podcast #49

This episode examines the potential impacts of dismantling the Department of Education, emphasizing the risks to educational equity and resources. Strategies for teachers to adapt to changes, including community partnerships and inclusive practices, are explored.

Weekly Review

Sleep, Group Work, and Rituals

Topics for this week include sleep and student anxiety, group work, and how rituals can enhance productivity.

Education

The Impact of Caffeine on Students: What Parents and Teachers Should Know

Learn about safety concerns, medication interactions, and practical tips for parents and educators managing student caffeine consumption.

STRONG Teacher Newsletter

Inertia

Movement itself is a victory, and I celebrate each step of my journey.

Why Edify Wisdom

Erin O'Halloran Shares Earned Wisdom: Teacher Education, Math Happiness, and Undesired Behaviors

Interview with Erin O'Halloran, co-founder of The Math Happiness Project, discussing her journey from financial analyst to educator and her mission to transform math education. Learn about her insights on teaching, behavior management, and creating positive mathematical experiences for families.

Weekly Report

Strange Times

Topics for the week include the dismantling of the Department of Education, DEI, and the six fundamental human yearnings.

STRONG Teacher Newsletter

Finish Strong

There is still time for small changes to pay off.

Why Edify Podcast

Handwriting, Current Events, and Leadership: Why Edify Podcast #48

In this episode of the Why Edify podcast, the importance of handwriting in education is discussed, along with integrating current events into the classroom, leadership development for educators, the need for innovation in teaching practices, and personal reflections on growth and wellbeing.

Education

How Beautiful Music Enhances Learning: A Research-Based Guide for Teachers

Discover how beautiful music transforms classroom learning with evidence-based strategies.

Weekly Report

Focus Through the Noise

Topics for this week include emotional regulation, classroom interruptions, and beautiful music.

STRONG Teacher Newsletter

Influenced By Fools

Stay true to your chosen path—don’t let others steer you away from it.

Why Edify Wisdom

Phil Januszewski Shares Earned Wisdom: Resilience, Sharing Your Gifts, and Real Joy

Every person has a story that teaches valuable lessons. Here’s is the Earned Wisdom of Phil Januszewski. He’s a high school chemistry and physics teacher who spreads his message with positive energy.

Education

New Sphero and Battle Bots - Resources and Examples for the Classroom

Here are some resources and videos that introduce you to Spheros and give you an idea of how you might use them in your instruction.