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Cell Phones and Silent Discussions
Topics for this week include cell phones in schools, hearing from all students during class discussions, and what to do when your stress level surpasses your window of tolerance.
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Service, Smartphones, and Resilience
Topics for this week include service learning, smartphones' impact on test scores, and how to feel better in the new year.
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What's Important
Topics for this week include note-taking skills, test retakes, and morality in schools.
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Your Best Self and Active Learning
Topics for this week include active learning, the power of Physical education, and becoming the best version of yourself.
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Should I Grade Everything?
Topics for this week include what is necessary to grade, how teachers felt about this past year, and making good decisions.
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TGIF Teacher Newsletter Greatest Hits - Angry Parents, Humility, Ed Tech, and More.
Here are the most popular TGIF Newsletters from the past year. Each week I email a growing community of educators who want to become a happier, healthier, and stronger teacher.
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Angry Parents, Apologies, and Humility
Topics for this week include how to work with angry parents, helping kids with apologies, and humility.
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Needed, Not Enough
Topics include educating with a Hip-Hop mindset, the myth of fast learners, and the benefits of social-emotional learning.
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The Grade Debate and Decision Fatigue
Topics for this week include grading systems, preparing for state testing, and overcoming decision fatigue.
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Reading for Fun and Relevant Science
Topics for this week include reading for pleasure, making science relevant, and the beauty of brain breaks.
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Accountability and Hard Things
Topics for this week include student behavior and accountability, the power of words, and making teaching sustainable.
Weekly Review
Gamification, AI Guidance, and 21st Century Skills
Topics for this week include the benefits of gamifying instruction, thoughtful guidance regarding the use of artificial intelligence, and building 21st-century skills.