Influenced By Fools
Stay true to your chosen path—don’t let others steer you away from it.
Phil Januszewski Shares Earned Wisdom: Resilience, Sharing Your Gifts, and Real Joy
Every person has a story that teaches valuable lessons. Here’s is the Earned Wisdom of Phil Januszewski. He’s a high school chemistry and physics teacher who spreads his message with positive energy.
New Sphero and Battle Bots - Resources and Examples for the Classroom
Here are some resources and videos that introduce you to Spheros and give you an idea of how you might use them in your instruction.
Handwriting, Current Events and Leadership
Topics for this week include the benefits of handwriting, using current events in the classroom, and innovative leadership.
Bad Teaching Day, Read This
Discover practical strategies and expert tips for teachers to recover from challenging days in the classroom. Learn effective self-care techniques, stress management methods, and professional development insights to maintain your teaching passion and effectiveness.
Evan Dupuis Shares Earned Wisdom: Authenticity, Continuous Learning, and Cardio Drumming
Every person has a story that teaches valuable lessons. Here’s Evan Dupuis's earned wisdom. He is currently a physical education teacher with a cool YouTube channel you should check out.
Personal Power
Building your personal power can improve your life and help the people around you, too.
Basketball-Based Learning: Ultimate Guide to Using March Madness for K-12 Education
Discover innovative ways to transform March Madness into engaging classroom activities across all grade levels. This comprehensive guide provides detailed lesson plans combining basketball excitement with math, geography, writing, and more.
Connection, Food, and Laughter
Here’s this weeks strong teacher reflection.
Strong Teacher Strategies: The Evolution of Effective Classroom Management
Discover how modern classroom management has evolved from traditional discipline to relationship-centered practices. Learn proven strategies for building connections, designing effective learning spaces, developing teacher awareness, and fostering student problem-solving skills.
Beyond Digital: Why Traditional Learning Skills Matter More Than Ever in Education
Explore why reducing technology in education can enhance critical thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills. Learn how balancing traditional and digital learning methods prepares students for future success.
Student Journaling and Social Connections
Topics for this week include student journaling, Bluesky for educators, and building meaningful social connections.