Why Edify Update
WHY EDIFY: February Update
March feels closer to the finish line than it is. This guide helps you get there without burning what you'll need for the final stretch.
Why Edify Podcast
What 33 Years in the Same Classroom Taught Me About Staying
Running on empty but still showing up? Dan Tricarico—The Zen Teacher—shares what 33 years in the same classroom taught him about sustainable teaching, subtraction, and why you have more power than you think.
Education
Emotional Labor in Teaching: The Science Behind Your Exhaustion
Teachers perform emotional labor at rates comparable to therapists—without the support. Here's what the science says, and three ways to start protecting yourself.
Strong Teacher's Lounge
February is brutal. Here's something that helps.
You're still showing up every day. That matters more than you know.
The STRONG Year
February Behavior Management: Understanding Dysregulation vs. Defiance
You’re standing there trying to decide—do you address this as a behavior problem or something else? And you’re exhausted, and February has already been hard, and you just need the class to function for the next 37 minutes.
Strong Teacher
Kaizen: The Japanese Practice That Can Save Your Teaching Career (Without Burning It Down First)
You don’t need a teaching overhaul. Kaizen—the Japanese practice of continuous small improvement—can save your career one tiny change at a time.
AI for STRONG Teachers
Building AI for STRONG Teachers: Course Construction Update
I'm building something I wish had existed when I first started exploring AI as an educator: a course that helps teachers use AI thoughtfully, sustainably, and in ways that actually align with their values.
The STRONG Year
Teacher Energy, The Budget Approach
And here’s what most teacher wellness advice gets wrong: It treats energy like it’s unlimited. Like, if you just had better time management or a better morning routine or a more positive mindset, you’d have enough energy for everything.
STRONG Teacher Newsletter
The Power of Boring
Teaching in February feels like Groundhog Day. Same routines, same struggles. But here’s the truth: excellence comes from boring things done repeatedly.
Why Edify Podcast
Classroom Management Without Yelling: The Stoic Teacher Approach
Learn 3 Stoic philosophy practices to manage your classroom without yelling. Marcus Aurelius and Epictetus offer ancient wisdom for modern teachers. Research-backed strategies you can use this week.
The STRONG Year
New Year Goal Setting for Students: Teaching Kaizen Instead of Resolutions
There’s a better way to teach goal-setting. And it starts with rejecting resolutions entirely.
Strong Teacher
Building The STRONG Year in Public: February Module Nearly Done
Here's another STRONG Teacher update. February is almost complete in The STRONG Year.