Teacher Wellness
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13 Educator-Approved Podcasts to Listen to This Year
Our readers share with us some of their favorite podcasts on teaching, work-life balance, and well-being.1.2k
For Teachers, It’s Been a Year
We asked educators to call in and let it all out, wax poetic, or sound off about their experiences teaching during the pandemic—here’s what they had to say.
Defending a Teacher’s Right to Disconnect
Remember personal time? For many educators, technology has driven it toward extinction—and it’s time to get serious about reclaiming it.18.5k
Schools, Not Teachers, Must Reduce Stress and Burnout—Here’s How
Educators’ health and well-being should be prioritized in school culture; school leaders can help create the conditions for that.29.1k
What Students Will Need as the Year Begins
After a year of chronic unpredictability, both students and teachers will benefit from focusing on relationships and the daily rhythms of school.1.5kMaking Students Feel Safe
A trauma-informed approach ensures that students feel safe, supported, and nurtured—to improve their chances of academic success.128.8k
When Students Are Traumatized, Teachers Are Too
Trauma in students’ lives takes an emotional and physical toll on teachers as well. Experts weigh in on the best ways to cope.125.3k
Why Black Teachers Walk Away
Teachers of color are leaving the profession at staggering rates. A new study highlights some of the reasons why.13.4k
6 Must-Watch TEDx Talks to Kick Off the School Year
In less than 20 minutes each, these six brilliant TEDx Talks explore topics like chronic exhaustion, cultural identity, and emotional intelligence, among others.3.8k
Teaching Through a Pandemic: A Mindset for This Moment
Hundreds of teachers, many of them operating in countries where teach-from-home has been in place for weeks, weigh in on the mental approach you need to stay grounded in this difficult time.44.3k
Teaching Your Heart Out: Emotional Labor and the Need for Systemic Change
Love for their students is what drives many teachers—but it’s also what makes the profession really, really hard.52.1k
Schools Are Opening Worldwide, Providing a Model for the U.S.
Children are returning to school in countries that are weeks—or months—ahead of the U.S. in battling Covid-19. Here’s how it’s happening.29.6k
No One Starts Out Awesome: Advice for New Teachers
There is no single strategy for success. But positivity, flexibility, a desire to keep improving, and empathy will help along the way.995
‘You Can’t Lead on Empty’: On Supporting Staff With Vicarious Trauma
Dr. Art McCoy, superintendent of the Jennings School District in Missouri, explains the impact of vicarious trauma on staff as they support students.1.2k
How to Build Emotional Supports for Teachers
Administrators can take several steps to support teachers in facing the stressors of the job.424