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.
Education
20 Fresh Start Classroom Ideas: How Teachers Can Use the Fresh Start Effect for Student Success | Teaching Tips
Discover how teachers can leverage the Fresh Start Effect with 20 practical classroom strategies. Learn to boost student motivation, improve learning outcomes, and create meaningful transitions throughout the school year. Perfect for K-12 educators seeking innovative teaching approaches.
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.
Education
Creating a Classroom Kindness Corner: A Guide for Elementary and Middle School Teachers
Transform your classroom with Kindness Corners. Learn research-backed strategies, age-appropriate activities, and implementation tips to foster empathy and improve student well-being. Includes setup instructions for both elementary and middle school environments.
Education
Deep Breaths and Apologies
What's something you do as part of your classroom management system that is authentic just to you?
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.
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
Authentic Classroom Management
When you have a relationship, you’ll have the grace to figure things out and make mistakes.
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.
Education
For Teachers: The Joy of Being a Beginner
Trust your instincts. Gather data. Make adjustments. Repeat.