In the Trenches? What You Can Do to Pull Yourself Out!

Dana GoodierBlog, Classroom Management, Self-Care

TL;DR Summer gave us opportunities to learn and prepare, but plans changed for some. At this time in the year, teachers are stressed out. Dana Goodier has a new podcast, Out of the Trenches, where she speaks to guests about how they manage difficult situations with resiliency. 30-day challenge: Take care of yourself by taking breaks, do things for yourself, … Read More

How to Do a Root Cause Analysis

Lindsay LyonsBlog

  In this solo show, I talk though how to do an effective root cause for an adaptive challenge in your school. To make these ideas  practical, I share examples of root cause analyses from schools in turnaround.   Like what you hear? Share!   Episode Links: Episode transcript here. Want more? Follow me on: LinkedIn: @lindsaybethlyons Instagram: @lindsaybethlyons Twitter: … Read More

Even If…

Suzanne DaileyBlog, Self-Care, Teach Happier

TL;DR: We have control of two things: how we prepare and how we respond. Have a better mindset by changing your “what if” thoughts to “even if” thoughts. How great is that quote? Anyone else feeling great discomfort because everything seems out of our control? Yep. Me too. It’s nearly impossible to feel like we have a firm grasp on … Read More

EP 175 Relationships And Community Circles With Staci Yaminishi

Tre GammageBlog

2:43 – Staci Yamanishi’s Background 5:05 – Staci in Education 9:30 – Forming Relationships through Teaching 13:00 – SEL and Community Circles 19:00 – Lack of SEL in the School Curriculum 21:00 – Focusing on Academics and SEL in 2020 23:36 – SEL in other Districts 27:30 – Importance of Teaching in 2020 Tre' Gammage · EP 175 Relationships And … Read More

Have Time to Say Yes!

Tim StephensonBlog, Innovation, Reflect Better, Student Engagement

TL;DR: Say yes to students by providing them opportunities to explore their interests outside of the classroom. When you say yes to students exploring their interests, you are providing them time to practice and utilize real-world skills. If you came to me with an idea about something you really want to try or do, learn about, or create, the answer … Read More