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Here we are getting ready to start another year of awesome education for students. But this year feels so stinkin’ different right? We are throwing out words like “hybrid education” …
What we hang on our walls makes a difference. What we post in our classroom impacts kids. But sometimes we get so caught up in our “decorating” that we can …
Trauma and tragedy unfortunately happen in schools all the time. How do we deal with these experiences? What do we say? What do we do? Whether we are talking about …
When your community truly has school spirit, when your town truly has the spirit of enthusiasm that says we love our kids, we love our schools, we love our students, …
Every number is a student. Every student has a story. And every story matters in a school! This exciting episode is all about how we can use stories to make …
How often do we SELF-reflect on our teaching? How often do let STUDENTS reflect on our teaching? I’m SO thankful for the moments where I take time to do both. …
What is something that we can do to consistently bring our teaching game to a new level? The answer may not be what you would expect… It is not a …
Do you feel like you are constantly grabbing your hair and saying, “HELP!” Maybe questions like these are on your mind…. What are we supposed to do when kids refuse …
A Bosco stick is a pizza breadstick that literally fell from the heavens. And although you will hear more about that in this episode. This really isn’t about Bosco Sticks. …
You know who deserves some gifts this summer? YOU! In this super fun episode we explore 5 gifts that you should totally give yourself! They won’t break the bank and …
Hi. I’m Monica. I’m a Teacher. And I’m a hot mess sometimes. And you are a hot mess teacher sometimes too. And that’s ok! In this episode we explore what …
June and July are really special months for educators. That is why I’ve created a short and sweet list to make sure these next 2 months are magical. Here …
There are memories in the messy so shake it like a salt shaker… Distance Learning is messy. Classrooms are messy. Education is messy. But we teachers embrace that mess! …
Your summer deserves to be awesome. Your August deserves to be awesome! So let’s make both happen! In this episode Monica breaks down 4 simple, but significant ideas on how …
Get ready for a whole lotta fun and singing…. yes, singing! This 2 quick tips episode features Jed Dearybury, an educator who is enthusiastic about incorporating the arts in all …
Ideas do not have to be big to be beautiful! Classroom transformation. Field Trips. Tons of Tech. These are all things that we see on social media and maybe hope …
Your jaw is going to drop and your heart is going to smile in this 2 Quick Tips episode with the amazing Nancy Chung! She is a a classroom teacher …
Resources. Reminders. Remixes. Really everything an educator needs right now is in this episode! In this relatable episode we talk about the #1 needs of kids AND teachers right now. …
In this special, extended episode Jack Berckemeyer and I dive deep into the state of education right now and what this means for the future. Whether you are a teacher …
This is not what any of us expected 4th Quarter to look like. This is not something our education leaders ever prepared us for. This is not something we …
This is not what any of us expected 4th Quarter to look like. This is not something our education leaders ever prepared us for. This is not something we took …
Hey teacher! Are you on Twitter? If you aren’t you are truly missing out. Twitter makes teaching and learning public in a really powerful way! Not sure what to do …
Crushing It is not just a slang term our students use. It is literally the key to becoming the best possible teachers we can be! CRUSH is an acronym I …
What does beat dropping and fire dancing have to do with this episode? Everything! In this 2 quick tips episode Wilkie Law gives some awesome ideas on consistency, student voice, …
Let’s get physical, physical. Wait. That’s Olivia Newton John…. Let’s get political with Olivia Bertels. She is a teacher who is an advocate for making sure teachers are informed when …