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Quiet Strength and Summer Stories: Books for Educator Renewal

Explore a curated summer reading list for teachers designed to inspire rest, reflection, and renewal. Discover five books that nurture both your heart and mind this season.

What “Younger Next Year” Taught Me About Paying Attention—And Becoming a Better Teacher

A simple daily log can help you care more deeply about life and teaching. Here’s how a powerful idea from Younger Next Year can shift your practice.

What Happens When Schools Ban Cellphones? New Research and a Fresh Take on Classroom Culture

A Texas high school banned phones all day. Here’s what the research uncovered—and what it can teach us about classroom culture and policy.

Week 4: Nourish to Flourish

Fuel Your Body Like You Value Yourself

Hooked on Learning: 3 Creator Tricks Teachers Can Use to Capture Student Attention

Learn how teachers can use strategies from internet creators—like clickbait, cold opens, and cliffhangers—to spark student curiosity and engagement.

Follow The Sun

This week is about soft planning — dreaming ahead without pressure, giving shape to your values, not just your to-dos.

Release

Releasing doesn’t always mean quitting—it can mean choosing differently, more freely.

Week 3: Movement That Restores

Reconnect with Your Body Without the Pressure to Perform

🎁 Get Your Free Why Edify Starter Kit

Download the free Why Edify Starter Kit—5 simple, powerful strategies to help teachers recharge, refocus, and thrive in and out of the classroom.

Welcome to Why Edify: Your Hub for Teacher Support and Inspiration

Get a tour of Why Edify and discover tools, resources, and community to help you thrive as an educator—happier, healthier, and stronger.

3 Powerful Ways to Use AI to Hook Students and Boost Classroom Engagement

Discover how to use AI to instantly capture student attention with personalized prompts, vivid visuals, and interactive roleplays. These 3 simple strategies will transform your lesson openings and drive deeper learning.

The Shokunin Mindset for Teachers: Cultivating Passion Through Practice

What if passion isn’t something you find — but something you build?

Weekly Report

Let It Be

This week, I want to offer something simple: permission to let it settle. No planning yet. No pressure. Just time and space to come back to yourself.

Coaching

Purpose, Practice, and Presence: What I’m Learning About Coaching and Teaching

This is learning in public — and you're invited along for the journey.

Education

"It’s So Boring” Is a Red Flag: Helping Gen Z Parents Reignite Storytime

Gen Z parents often see reading as a chore—experts warn this harms kids' literacy. Here’s how teachers can support families with practical, joyful strategies.

Why Edify Podcast

New Podcast: Flip-Flops and Sunshine: A Summer Reset for Educators

In this episode, Flip-Flops and Sunshine, I explore the power of small shifts—what I call “flip-flop moments”—that can spark joy, reflection, and renewal.

Why Edify Wisdom

Shanna Martin Shares Earned Wisdom: Technology Integration, Classroom Management, and Podcasting

Every person has a story that teaches valuable lessons. Here is the Earned Wisdom of Shanna Martin from the Tech Tools for Teachers Podcast.

Education

Why a Little Summer Prep Can Go a Long Way for Teachers

Summer is for rest, but a small investment now can make next school year smoother. Discover how and why teachers prepare during break.

Teaching

You'll Never Be Here Again

Discover the power of presence in teaching and life. This short reflection reminds educators to embrace each unique moment—because you'll never be here again.

Thrive This Summer

Thrive This Summer: A Well-Being Series for Educators (Entire Series)

Explore Thrive This Summer—an 8-week well-being series for educators with weekly articles, tools, and reflections to help you rest, reset, and return stronger.