Weekly Report
August, a Month of Sundays
This week's topics include handling classroom discussions when students are unprepared, using AI to increase efficiency, and harnessing the transformational power of journaling.
Education
Building Resiliency Muscles: Essential Strategies for Teachers to Thrive in Challenging Times
Teaching is a profession filled with challenges and tough moments. It has its ebbs and flows like the tides of the ocean. In these times, true professionals show their strength - the ability to keep going and stay consistent, even when motivation is low.
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Project 2025, Less Noise and Student Smartphone Use
Topics for this week include helping students with smartphone use, the impact of Project 2025 on education, and the power of silence.
Education
Students Targeting Teachers
Teachers work hard to shape and educate young minds. Seeing them get attacked online disrespects their efforts and creates a toxic environment.
Education
Eliminating Book Deserts - A Quest to Bring Books to Everyone
Learn about Storybook Maize, a radical street librarian, and her mission to make books accessible to underserved communities through free book vending machines and street corner story times.
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Don't Be Afraid
Topics for this week include helping students overcome their fear of failure, using small gestures to build relationships, and curating your environment for desired outcomes.
Education
Understanding Pebbling: The Power of Small Gestures in Enhancing Relationships and Teaching Effectiveness
By using pebbling, teachers can connect with students on a more personal level, showing that they care about the student's interests and well-being.
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Get Your Mind Right
Topics for this week include improving classroom management, reading instruction in all subjects, and improving your mental health.
Education
Unlocking Success in the Next School Year: A Guide to Enhancing Classroom Management This Summer
Every small change or improvement you make in the summer is a gift you give yourself for the rest of your teaching career.
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Slippery Slope
Topics for this week include the different phases of teaching, the dangers of over-compliance, and the negative effects of toxic positivity.
Education
Success in School and Life
Courage is incredibly important as kids grow up and face new challenges. I mentioned how often students become followers, too concerned with what others think or afraid of putting in their best effort.
Education
Boost Student Engagement and Personalize Learning with Classroom Playlists
The use of playlists has significantly increased student engagement in my class. Students are more interested and active in their learning process, as they have the freedom to choose the pace and order of their tasks.