Hopeful Skepticism in the Classroom: Rebuilding Trust and Connection
Discover how embracing hopeful skepticism can help teachers combat cynicism, foster trust, and strengthen student-teacher relationships.
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It Doesn't Get You Anywhere
A short, powerful reflection for teachers on releasing worry, finding stillness, and focusing on what truly matters this week.
The Calm Effect: How Teacher Energy Shapes the Classroom
A calm teacher can reset a classroom faster than any reward system. Discover how your tone and energy influence student focus and learning.
Resilient, Not Broken: A Reflection for Educators Feeling the Weight
Feeling overwhelmed in the classroom? Discover how teachers build true resilience through reflection and recovery. This episode of the Why Edify Podcast explores healing, growth, and strength in the broken places.
Gratitude as a Superpower
Close out the Mindset Shifts for Teachers series with gratitude—the mindset that turns what you have into enough. Discover how daily appreciation builds strength, resilience, and joy in teaching and life.
How Social Media Use Affects Students’ Reading and Memory
New JAMA research links early social-media use to lower reading and memory scores. See what it means for teachers and how to build healthier tech habits.
You Make a Difference (Even When You Don’t See It)
Teachers shape lives in ways they may never see. This week’s STRONG Teacher Newsletter celebrates your unseen influence.
Find Your Thing: The Power of Small Purpose
You can’t do everything—but you can do your thing. Discover how small acts of purpose and focus can create big ripple effects in life and teaching.
From Scarcity to Abundance
Discover how to shift from scarcity to abundance thinking in teaching. Learn practical gratitude practices, reflection prompts, and strategies to find hope and creativity with what you already have. Perfect for educators seeking balance and perspective.
Weathering the Hard Weeks in Teaching
Storms don’t just test us—they transform us. Discover how to find calm, growth, and resilience through the hardest weeks of teaching.
Engage Students with AI-Made Songs: ChatGPT + SunoAI Guide
Create engaging classroom songs in minutes! Learn how teachers use ChatGPT and SunoAI to write, produce, and share music that inspires student learning.
The Stories We Tell Ourselves
Learn how metacognition—the ability to think about your thinking—can help teachers rewrite negative self-talk, reframe daily challenges, and model a growth mindset for students and life beyond the classroom.
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31 Quick Tips to Keep Students Focused and Engaged
Boost classroom focus with 31 practical tips to keep students engaged, motivated, and learning. Easy strategies teachers can use right away.
STRONG Teacher Newsletter
When You Miss the Mark, Don’t Miss the Lesson
Mistakes are where real learning begins. Discover how self-forgiveness and reflection can transform setbacks into strength.
Why Edify Podcast
Eat That Frog: A Simple Time Hack for Happier, Stronger Teachers
Beat procrastination and boost focus with the “eat that frog” method—tailored for teachers. Listen now for simple time management that works.
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Stoic Wisdom for Strong Teachers: A Thank You
Your free resource: Calm, Purpose, and Strength for the Classroom
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Stay With the Problem
Kick off a new series on Mindset Shifts for Teachers with the power of a growth mindset. Learn how reframing challenges as opportunities can transform your teaching, your students, and your life beyond the classroom.
STRONG Teacher Newsletter
Why Understanding Beats Winning
Discover the power of pausing before judging. Learn how empathy and understanding can transform classroom conflicts—and life beyond school.
Why Edify Podcast
Why Laziness Might Be Your Secret Teaching Superpower
Discover how rest and “laziness” can boost creativity, prevent burnout, and make you a better teacher. A refreshing mindset shift for educators.
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Laziness Isn’t the Enemy—It Could Save Your Teaching Career
Discover why ‘laziness’ might actually be a teacher’s hidden strength. Learn how rest and simplicity can spark creativity, prevent burnout, and bring balance—in and out of the classroom.
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Why Modeling Values Is the Strongest Lesson You’ll Ever Teach
Teaching is more than academics. Here’s how living your values can strengthen classroom culture and reduce burnout.
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The Measure of a Teacher
Close out the Stoicism for Teachers series with Marcus Aurelius’s wisdom: goodness is lived, not debated. Discover how embodying your values can transform your teaching and life.
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What You Focus On Grows
Discover how focusing on strengths—your students’ and your own—can unlock potential, build confidence, and bring out the best in teaching.
Why Edify Podcast
5 Simple Rituals to Build Stronger Student Relationships
Discover 5 quick, powerful rituals to build stronger student relationships. These simple strategies help create a classroom culture where students feel seen, valued, and ready to learn.