You’re Allowed to Be Done for Today
What teachers really need right now isn’t another strategy, but permission to let go—a short reflection on craftsmanship, presence, and grace.
Small Steps Make Strong Teachers
Today's newsletter explores what comes after the 12-Day Self-Care Challenge. It introduces the next phase of the STRONG Teacher Winter Reset—five weekly reflections designed to help educators slow down, reclaim their energy, and enter the new year with clarity and purpose.
Slow Is Smooth
Discover why slowing down leads to smoother teaching. This STRONG Teacher Newsletter features slow productivity strategies, reflective prompts, a book spotlight, and an invitation to join the Winter Reset series inside The STRONG Teacher’s Lounge.
31 Teacher Tips to Close Out December With Calm and Clarity
End the semester with calm and clarity. Discover 31 simple tips to help teachers reduce stress, find closure, and support students before winter break.
Slow Productivity for Teachers: Why Doing Less Can Help You Do More
What is Slow Productivity? Here’s how teachers can apply Cal Newport’s approach to simplify planning, protect their energy, and improve well-being.
Three Stories That Stayed With Me This Week
The three stories that shaped my week—and might shift yours too.
Don’t Let the Old In: Lessons From an 85-Year-Old Climber, the Bugaboos, and a Life Lived With Purpose
What an 85-year-old mountain climber can teach us about purpose, resilience, and finding joy in the climb of teaching. A reflective guide for educators.
A Good Problem to Have (And Your Newsletter Is Here!)
A fun milestone paused the email send — but the newsletter is live! Read this week’s edition on digital detox, teacher focus, and mindful tech habits.
One Of The Greatest Challenges
A midweek STRONG Teacher newsletter on digital drift, smartphone breaks, and reclaiming small moments of presence.
Teacher Tool of the Week: Rechargeable Hand Warmer (December Reset Must-Have)
A quick, calming tool for cold classrooms and long December school days. Learn why the rechargeable hand warmer is this week’s top teacher pick and part of the December STRONG Teacher Reset Kit.
Tomorrow: Day 1 of the Winter Reset
The STRONG Teacher Winter Reset begins tomorrow. Join a 12-day self-care challenge and winter reflection series designed to help teachers rest, reset, and enter December with clarity and calm.
Why Screens Hurt Learning: Dr. Jean Twenge Explains the Chromebook Problem
Researcher Dr. Jean Twenge explains why students learn less on screens—and how simple shifts like paper reading, intentional tech use, and clear routines can help teachers improve focus, comprehension, and well-being in today’s classrooms.