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Hello Reader! January goal-setting can feel inspiring… or completely exhausting. For many educators, it sounds like:“I should be doing more.”“I need to fix everything.”“Why don’t I have the energy I had in August?” Here’s the truth: realistic goals don’t demand more energy, they protect it. This year, I’m encouraging educators to move away from performance-based goals and toward sustainability-based goals. Instead of asking:“What new thing should I start?”Try asking:“What deserves better...

Hello Reader! January is a natural moment to take a second look at classroom routines and expectations, but not because they’re “wrong.” Often, they’re just unclear. By this point in the year, routines have usually drifted. Steps get added. Language shifts. Expectations live more in our heads than in shared understanding with students. What once felt smooth now requires constant reminders. That’s not a classroom management problem, it’s a clarity problem. When educators tell me they need...

Hello Reader! January often arrives with a lot of noise. New habits. New systems. New routines. New goals.Fresh starts and clean slates everywhere you look. And yet, for many educators, January doesn’t feel fresh at all. It feels heavy. Tired. Already full. If that’s you, I want to gently say this upfront: January does not require reinvention.What it does invite is a reset. A reset is quieter than a reinvention. It’s less flashy. It doesn’t demand perfection or energy you may not have right...

Hello Reader! Yesterday we sent a free preview of our new Monthly Edit Premium Companion content. This is a sample of what else you can get from us as a Premium Subscriber. If you are interested in continuing to receive this kind of in-depth, nitty-gritty how-to, action-oriented support, you are welcome to subscribe to the Monthly Edit Premium Companion below. We'd love to hear your feedback and how you use this content in your work and at home! In addition to that text-based content, you...

Hello Reader! Together let's make January (a month that can feel like it has 300 days!) a month that we make intentional movements and decisions. Here is a plan that you can refer all month. The Reset You Can Return To This month isn’t about starting over.It’s about choosing what deserves your energy. January can create pressure to fix everything at once. This companion is intentionally slower, quieter, and more focused. Think of it as a guided edit, not a goal-setting sprint. Behind the Edit...

Hello Reader! As we head into December, here are a few classroom-friendly facts you can share with students and staff: Origin of the NameLove a word origin fact! “December” comes from the Latin word decem, meaning “ten,” because it was originally the tenth month in the Roman calendar before January and February were added. Shortest Day, Longest Night (Northern Hemisphere) The winter solstice usually falls around December 21 or 22, marking the shortest day and longest night of the year in the...

Hello Reader! As we approach December, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the significance of this month in our educational journey. December is not only a time marked by the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, but it also offers us an opportunity to celebrate our achievements, reconnect with our communities, and plan for the upcoming year. Celebration of Achievements In the midst of preparing for the winter break, it's essential to recognize the hard work and dedication that you...