Weekly Report
The Kids Are Disengaged
Topics for this week include students' declining positive attitude toward school, the benefits of structured kindness activities, and the power of writing.
Why Edify Review
Cellphone Bans, Top Education Stories, and the Power of Kindness - Weekly Review for Educators
Here are some snippets from my weekly review where I reflect on education trends, kindness, and teacher sustainability.
The Write Path
Words Shape Your Brain: The Neuroscience of Social Interaction and Writing
Discover how social interactions and writing physically reshape your brain, backed by neuroscience. Learn practical strategies for positive neural development through relationships and writing practices—expert insights from Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett on neuroplasticity and brain development.
Why Edify Review
Classroom Management and Technology - Weekly Review for Educators
This "Why Edify Review" episode explored several critical aspects of modern education and teaching practice.
Weekly Report
Cellphone Bans, Top Education Stories, and the Power of Kindness
Topics for this week include the education word of the year, top education stories from the past year, and the power of kindness.
Goals
Goals for 2025
A public declaration of goals for the year 2025.
Education
Why Edify’s Best Education Articles of the Year
Discover Why Edify's top 10 education articles of the year, featuring practical classroom management solutions, engaging teaching strategies, and professional development resources.
Education
Why Edify Recommends: This Year's Most Popular Book Suggestions for Educators
Discover transformative books for educators, from AI integration to habit building. This carefully curated list helps teachers enhance their professional growth and classroom effectiveness. Includes trusted recommendations from the Why Edify community.
Weekly Report
Making Your Teaching Life Easier With Classroom Systems
During my winter break, I've worked to add a few layers to the weekly email offerings. I've managed to send a weekly email for 144 weeks straight. Here are the last few Friday Five newsletters in case they didn't reach your inbox.
Weekly Report
Make Your Teaching Life Easier With Classroom Systems
This week's topics include effective classroom systems, successful technology integration, and wisdom for navigating life's challenges.
Education
For Teachers: The Joy of Being a Beginner
Trust your instincts. Gather data. Make adjustments. Repeat.
STRONG Teacher Newsletter
Inner Peace, Outer Peace
Promoting peace begins with finding it in yourself.