STRONG Teacher Newsletter
The Well That Refills Itself
A STRONG Teacher take on rest, engagement, and refilling the well.
Jeremy Jorgensen
STRONG Teacher Newsletter
The First Day, Twenty-Eight Years Later
Thoughts at the beginning of my 28th year teaching.
Interactive Notebooks
Why Interactive Notebooks Still Matter in the Age of AI
Interactive notebooks aren't outdated — they're more valuable than ever. Here's why paper still matters in AI-driven classrooms, plus free templates and rubrics.
Why Edify Podcast
I Hurt Someone's Feelings by Accident. Here's What I Did Next
A meet-and-greet moment went sideways this week. Here's what I learned about owning it, repairing it, and letting it go — plus this week's journaling prompt.
STRONG Teacher Newsletter
What Are You Saying Yes To?
You don't owe anyone a yes just because it was easier to give. A short reflection on boundaries for teachers.
STRONG Teacher Newsletter
Before the Chairs Fill Up
One Time, One Meeting
strong teacher report
Why I Feel Calm This School Year
Losing longtime teaching partners to retirement was harder than I expected. A reflection on rebuilding a team, and finding my groove again.
Teacher Self-Care
The Hedonic Treadmill: Why Nothing Fixes Teacher Burnout for Long
Why does teacher burnout always come back? The hedonic treadmill explains it — and here are 3 ways to actually slow it down.
Strong Teacher
The Chase That Never Ends
Watch out for the hedonic treadmill.
STRONG Teacher Newsletter
One Good System Beats Five Half-Built Ones
Before you overhaul your whole classroom — read this. One well-crafted system is enough.
Teacher Gone Wild
You Don't Regret the Money. You Regret Not Going.
Money spent reconnecting with people you love isn't an expense. It's an investment — in rest, in memory, in the version of you that isn't checking email at a lake.
STRONG Teacher Newsletter
Thrive This Summer | Week 8: Build Your STRONG Start
This is how you begin again.