Education
Trump’s $6.8B School Funding Freeze: What It Means for Teachers and Students
Trump’s freeze on $6.8B in federal school funding is hitting low-income, special ed, and English-learner students the hardest. Here’s why it matters.
Education
Why Schools Are Banning Smartphones: A Summary of Key Trends
School smartphone bans are gaining momentum as educators respond to concerns about student mental health, focus, and academic performance.
Weekly Report
The Power of Keeping Track
Discover how daily logging and intentional attention can help teachers feel more present, energized, and effective—both in and out of the classroom.
Personal Development
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.
Education
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.
Weekly Report
Follow The Sun
This week is about soft planning — dreaming ahead without pressure, giving shape to your values, not just your to-dos.
STRONG Teacher Newsletter
Release
Releasing doesn’t always mean quitting—it can mean choosing differently, more freely.
Thrive This Summer
Week 3: Movement That Restores
Reconnect with Your Body Without the Pressure to Perform
Teaching
🎁 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.
Education
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.
Teaching Tip
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.
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.