Week 8: Build Your STRONG Start
Wrap up your summer with intention. In Week 8 of the Thrive series, use the STRONG framework to celebrate growth, reset your rhythms, and create a meaningful return to the classroom.
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Mid-Year Reality Check: Say No to Perfection
A ruck reflection on letting go of what isn't working
Rucking for Beginners: The Low-Impact Exercise That Builds Real Strength
Discover why rucking—walking with a weighted backpack—builds cardiovascular fitness, strengthens your back, and improves mental health. No gym required.
Mid-Year Classroom Management Reset: Fix Behavior Drift Without Starting Over
The instinct is to crack down harder—stricter consequences, more public call-outs, tighter control. But that approach exhausts you without solving the problem. You're managing behavior reactively rather than proactively fixing the system. There's a better way.
How to Reset Your Classroom After Winter Break: The 3-Day Re-Entry Protocol
The truth: January doesn't have to feel this hard. But it requires acknowledging reality and planning accordingly.