Strong Teacher

Building The STRONG Year in Public: February Module Nearly Done

Here's another STRONG Teacher update. February is almost complete in The STRONG Year.

Weekly Report

Teaching on Autopilot: How to Reconnect Mid-Year

Combat mid-year teacher burnout by reconnecting with students. Three research-backed strategies for presence and relationships when routines feel stale.

Why Teachers Need a Moonshot Project

That ambitious project you keep thinking about? It's not extra—it's what can bring joy back into your teaching. Learn why moonshots are sustainable, not exhausting.

STRONG Teacher Newsletter

The Superintendent Call You Won't Make

When the superintendent cancels school, you rest without question. But when the decision is yours? Here's how to give yourself that same permission.

The STRONG Year

Second Semester Planning for Teachers: The 80/20 Approach to Mid-Year Assessment and Adjustment

Here’s the truth: You don’t need to fix everything. You need to fix the right things.

Why Edify Podcast

Teacher Burnout Prevention: 37 Years of Classroom Wisdom with Craig Shapiro

What separates teachers who burn out from those who thrive for decades? A veteran educator shares what really matters.

Strong Teacher's Lounge

Student Engagement Strategies for Winter: How to Beat the January Slump Without Creating New Lessons

You don’t need new curriculum. You don’t need to reinvent your lessons from scratch. You don’t need to become a more entertaining teacher.

Weekly Review

The Teachers Who Last Are Still Wondering

Curiosity isn't a luxury—it's a sustainability tool. Discover why the teachers who burn out stopped wondering and how to practice curiosity this week.

STRONG Teacher Newsletter

True Education

What kind of people are your students becoming?

Martin Luther King Jr.

What MLK Jr. Knew About Teaching

Martin Luther King Jr. understood something about education that we're still trying to remember.

Mid-Year Reality Check: Say No to Perfection

A ruck reflection on letting go of what isn't working

Rucking

Rucking for Beginners: The Low-Impact Exercise That Builds Real Strength

Discover why rucking—walking with a weighted backpack—builds cardiovascular fitness, strengthens your back, and improves mental health. No gym required.