Mental Health Awareness: 3 Key Ways to Be There for Students

William AndresenBlog, Classroom Management, Leadership, Reflect Better, Self-Care, Teach Happier

TL;DR: Students need to feel visible and cared for. Say “hi” to each student, by name, every day. Educators who do this will create a small, but tangible and meaningful reminder for students that they are visible and cared for. Cheer students on. As educators, we have a wonderful opportunity to show up, demonstrate our interest in them as people, … Read More

2022 Teach Better Podcast Summit Recap

Joshua StamperBlog, Leadership, Reflect Better

TL;DR: The Teach Better Podcast Summit provided an opportunity for educational podcasters to showcase the work they do. These podcasters provided a plethora of amazing resources, experiences, and advice for educators around the world. As summer began, the Teach Better Team showcased some of the most successful educational podcasters in the industry for our podcast network to learn from their … Read More

JagsWired: Lending a Voice

Teach Better TeamBlog, Innovation, Student Engagement

TL;DR: Students are looking for connection, peer validation, and a sense of belongingness. This post shares the inspiration behind the creation of a campus podcast. Students and staff are invited to share their voice and their stories. JagsWired: Lending a Voice When I tell people I am a middle school assistant principal I am given the same sad puppy dog … Read More

Tales of a Teacher: Starting a Podcast

Teach Better TeamBlog

TL;DR: Learn all about a new education podcast, The Fandalorians, to hear about pop culture from the perspective of three teachers. This post shares the triumphs and tribulations of starting a podcast. Connecting with Educators One of the things I’ve grown to love about social media (and trust me, I don’t always “love” social media) is that it has connected … Read More

AWC Episode #65: Observer vs. Guest

Jennifer AppelBlog

In this episode, Jennifer and Hans break down the difference between a classroom observer and classroom guest.  Later, Hans shares a few elements of his favorite classroom visits.   Listen on your favorite podcast platform! More Episodes