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Why Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources91. Five Real Causes of Teacher Burnout (Not What You Think)5 Real Causes of Teacher Burnout (Not What You Think)Join the STRONG Teachers Lounge: https://www.skool.com/the-strong-teachers-lounge-3476/aboutIt's late on a Tuesday. You're still at school. You've been here since 7 AM—11.5 hours—and you'll be back tomorrow at seven to do it again. This isn't burnout yet. For many teachers, this is just Tuesday.Teacher burnout isn't caused by a lack of self-care or gratitude journals. It's caused by systemic issues that most advice conveniently ignores.In this video, we'r...
2026-02-1417 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources90. The Power of Boring: How Repetition Creates Sustainable Excellence in Teaching and Life (STRONG Teacher Report #2)The Power of Boring: How Repetition Creates Sustainable Excellence in Teaching and Life (STRONG Teacher Report #2)The secret to teaching for 26+ years? Embrace boring.Same morning routine. Same Sunday reset. Same practices over and over.In this week's STRONG Teachers Report, I'm sharing:- Updates from The STRONG Teacher's Lounge- What's new at Why Edify- Three truths about sustainable teaching that have been on my mindChapters00:00 Embracing the Power of Routine
2026-02-1215 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources89. Classroom Management Without Yelling: The Stoic Teacher ApproachClassroom Management Without Yelling: The Stoic Teacher ApproachJoin the STRONG Teachers Lounge: https://www.skool.com/the-strong-teachers-lounge-3476/aboutTired of yelling in your classroom? Wish you could stay calm when students are off-task, disruptive, or testing boundaries?In this episode, I share three ancient Stoic philosophy practices that actually work in modern classrooms—not theory, but strategies you can implement tomorrow.You'll discover:- Why yelling doesn't work (backed by research from the Journal of Child Development)...
2026-02-0222 min
Safe In SoundBen Jorgensen - Armor For Sleep, writing with vulnerability and overcoming failureBen Jorgensen is the lead singer and guitar player for Armor For Sleep. Ben and I chronicle his journey through his younger years as he was awakened to the NJ punk scene, his journey in vulnerability in songwriting and overcoming failure.
2026-01-301h 24Why Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources88. STRONG Teacher Report #1: Community Updates, New Content & What We're BuildingSTRONG Teacher Report #1: Community Updates, New Content & What We're BuildingWelcome to the first STRONG Teacher Report—a live update on what we're building together at Why Edify!In this session, I share:✓ Recent Content HighlightsWhat MLK Jr. Knew About Teaching - https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/what-mlk-jr-knew-about-teaching/Why Curiosity is a Teacher's Superpower - https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/the-teachers-who-last-are-still-wondering/37 Years of Wisdom with Craig Shapiro - https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/teacher-burnout-prevention-37-years-of-classroom-wisdom-with-craig-shapiro/✓ STRONG Teachers Lounge UpdatesWe've hit 101 members from around the world!Community discussion: What's your teaching superpower and kr...
2026-01-3015 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources87. Still Grading at 9 PM? The Science-Backed Strategy That Makes Teaching SustainableStill Grading at 9 PM? The Science-Backed Strategy That Makes Teaching SustainableHow to stop grading at 9 PM and finally leave school on time—using science-backed implementation intentions.Still staying late? Checking work email on weekends? Bringing grading home every night?You'll learn the if-then strategy that research shows is 2-3X more effective than willpower or vague goals like "I'll leave on time this year."What are implementation intentions? Specific if-then plans that create automatic teaching habits by linking triggers to actions.Instead of: "I'll grade less at home" (va...
2026-01-2710 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources86. Teacher Burnout Prevention: 37 Years of Classroom Wisdom with Craig ShapiroTeacher Burnout Prevention: 37 Years of Classroom Wisdom with Craig ShapiroAfter 37 years in the classroom, Craig Shapiro knows what separates teachers who burn out from those who thrive for decades.In this conversation, Craig shares hard-won wisdom from nearly four decades as a health and physical education teacher, mentor, and strength coach. We dig into the lessons most teachers learn the hard way—and how to avoid those mistakes.Join The STRONG Teacher's Lounge: https://www.skool.com/the-strong-teachers-lounge-3476/aboutWhat you'll learn:- Why...
2026-01-2436 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources85. Stay Curious: The One Practice That Prevents Teacher BurnoutStay Curious: The One Practice That Prevents Teacher BurnoutThe teachers who burn out fastest? They've stopped wondering.The ones who sustain themselves for decades? They're still curious.In this episode, I break down why curiosity might be the most powerful (and underutilized) tool you have as a teacher—and how to practice it when you're exhausted, overwhelmed, or burned out.What you'll learn:- The 3 research-backed benefits of curiosity (including one that surprised me)- Why teachers lose their curiosity—and how to get...
2026-01-2014 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources84. Exhaustion ≠ Excellence: The Lie Teachers Are ToldExhaustion ≠ Excellence: The Lie Teachers Are ToldAre you still waiting for someone to say it's okay to leave at contract time? To stop answering emails at night? To say no without guilt?In this episode of the Why Edify Podcast, Jeremy Jorgensen offers a powerful reminder: permission isn’t coming—and that’s okay. Through heartfelt stories and hard-earned wisdom from 26 years in education, he dismantles the myth that exhaustion equals excellence and urges educators to reclaim their time, energy, and humanity.This is your...
2026-01-0212 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources83. Why Teachers Should Complete a Yearly Review (and How Reflection Builds Resilience)Why Teachers Should Complete a Yearly Review (and How Reflection Builds Resilience)This episode is about why teachers should complete a yearly review—and why this practice is more than just a feel-good exercise.Recorded at the end of the year, this episode explores how structured reflection can support teacher wellbeing, resilience, and long-term growth. Drawing on research, personal practice, and classroom reality, this conversation makes the case for slowing down, capturing what mattered, and intentionally carrying lessons forward.This episode connects directly to a...
2025-12-2809 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources82. Screens, Paper, and the Cost of Speed: Rethinking Learning in a Chromebook ClassroomScreens, Paper, and the Cost of Speed: Rethinking Learning in a Chromebook ClassroomThis episode began as a blog post—but it’s one of those topics teachers don’t just think about. We feel it every day.In this live-style podcast conversation, we explore the growing tension between screens and deep learning in classrooms filled with Chromebooks, tablets, and laptops. While technology promises efficiency, research suggests that speed can sometimes masquerade as understanding—leaving students with shallow comprehension and reduced focus.This episode isn’t an...
2025-12-2008 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources81. Small Steps Make STRONG Teachers (Live Reflection on Rest, Boundaries, and Wellbeing)Small Steps Make STRONG Teachers (Live Reflection on Rest, Boundaries, and Wellbeing)This episode is a live reflection inspired by a recent STRONG Teacher newsletter titled “Small Steps Make STRONG Teachers.”Recorded as a livestream, this conversation looks back on lessons from the 12-Day Winter Reset and reflects on what actually helps teachers stay grounded during demanding seasons.Rather than big overhauls or dramatic change, this episode focuses on small, sustainable steps—rest, presence, creativity, boundaries, and community—that make teaching more human and more livable over time.In this live reflecti...
2025-12-1408 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources80. Feeling Worn Down? How Awe Can Help Teachers Reconnect, Reset, and Stay StrongFeeling Worn Down? How Awe Can Help Teachers Reconnect, Reset, and Stay StrongTeaching is meaningful—but it can also wear you down.In this episode of the Why Edify Podcast, we explore the awe principle—the idea that noticing small moments of wonder can help teachers restore energy, improve their well-being, and reconnect with why they started teaching in the first place.Drawing from psychology, reflection, and everyday classroom life, this episode offers a calm reminder that awe doesn’t have to be big or dramatic. Sometimes it’s found in the most ord...
2025-12-1407 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources79. Lessons from a Life Well Lived: What My Wife’s Grandmother Taught MeLessons from a Life Well Lived: What My Wife’s Grandmother Taught MeA quiet drive home after a celebration of life sparked this reflection on legacy, teaching, and what truly matters.Doris—a quiet force of service, thoughtfulness, and deep family connection. As a teacher, volunteer, and lifelong learner, Doris modeled a way of being that resonates far beyond her immediate circle. This episode explores how her values—consistency, intentionality, generosity, and joyful competition—can inform how we show up in the classroom and in life.
2025-11-2407 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources78. Strong Steps: The Key to Teacher ResilienceEver feel like your best efforts in the classroom are barely keeping you afloat? You're not alone. This episode of the Why Edify Podcast dives into persistence—that quiet, unwavering force that sustains teachers when ambition fades and obstacles pile up.Join Jeremy Jorgensen as he explores how consistent, meaningful “strong steps” can turn fatigue into fulfillment. From lesson planning to personal wellness, discover how breaking big goals into small, trackable actions builds momentum for both teachers and students.Join us in the STRONG Teacher's Lounge: https://www.skool.com/the-strong-teachers-lounge-3476/aboutYou'll learn:- Why persistence outperforms motivation in real t...
2025-11-1212 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources77. Why Simplicity Is the Superpower Every Teacher NeedsWhy Simplicity Is the Superpower Every Teacher NeedsFeeling overwhelmed by the never-ending to-do list of teaching and life? This episode of the Why Edify Podcast dives into a game-changing concept: simplicity. It might sound small, but it's a secret weapon for happier, healthier, and stronger educators.Jeremy Jorgensen shares six powerful ways to bring more peace, presence, and clarity into your classroom and life — from decluttering your space to simplifying your lessons, self-talk, and transitions. You'll leave with practical strategies and a fresh mindset to reclaim your energy and focus.This reflection is...
2025-11-0812 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources76. The Calm Effect: How Teacher Energy Shapes the ClassroomThe Calm Effect: How Teacher Energy Shapes the ClassroomCan a teacher’s calm change the entire classroom? Absolutely. In this thoughtful episode, Jeremy from Why Edify shares his blog post The Calm Effect—a reflection on how your tone, presence, and energy can quietly but powerfully shift your students' behavior and emotional state.When classrooms get noisy or chaotic, it’s not just about control—it’s about connection. Jeremy explores how calm isn’t just a feeling; it’s a teachable skill and a leadership strategy. You’ll learn 5 pract...
2025-11-0206 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources75. Stronger in the Cracks: The Truth About Teacher ResilienceStronger in the Cracks: The Truth About Teacher ResilienceTeaching will test your limits—but it can also reveal your greatest strengths. In this episode of the Why Edify Podcast, Jeremy Jorgensen explores the deep emotional and mental resilience required to thrive in education. With inspiration from Hemingway and the Japanese art of Kintsugi, this reflection reminds educators that strength isn't found in perfection—it's found in recovery, reflection, and showing up again.Discover how to reframe tough moments, embrace your cracks, and grow stronger through the challenges. If you've ever felt worn down...
2025-10-2507 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources74. The Power of Pausing: Why Empathy Beats Being RightThe Power of Pausing: Why Empathy Beats Being RightWhat if the real strength in teaching isn’t in winning arguments—but in understanding others? 💡In this thought-provoking episode of the Why Edify Podcast, Jeremy Jorgensen dives into a transformative idea for educators and leaders: the "empathy pause." When tension sparks—in classrooms, meetings, or even at home—what happens when we pause to listen instead of rushing to correct?Drawing on timeless wisdom from Dale Carnegie and everyday teaching moments, Jeremy explores how a simple ph...
2025-10-1107 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources73. Eat That Frog: The Time Management Trick Every Teacher NeedsEat That Frog: The Time Management Trick Every Teacher NeedsFeeling overwhelmed by your to-do list? Start your day with purpose by eating your frog. 🐸In this episode of the Why Edify Podcast, Jeremy Jorgensen unpacks the timeless wisdom behind Mark Twain’s "eat the frog" metaphor and Brian Tracy’s book Eat That Frog—reimagined for educators. Learn how to overcome procrastination, reduce stress, and take back control of your day with one intentional habit: tackling your biggest challenge first.Whether it’s grading, lesson planning, or that one...
2025-10-0608 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources72. Why Laziness Might Be Your Secret Teaching SuperpowerWhy Laziness Might Be Your Secret Teaching SuperpowerCheck out the STRONG Teacher's Lounge - https://www.skool.com/the-strong-teachers-lounge-3476/aboutWhat if everything you've believed about laziness is wrong? What if it's not a flaw—but a powerful signal your body and brain are sending to spark creativity and restore balance?In this episode of the Why Edify Podcast, Jeremy Jorgensen explores the surprising truth about laziness and how it can actually lead to smarter, more sustainable teaching practices. Inspired by a quote fr...
2025-10-0106 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources71. How Teachers Can Find Daily Joy Through the Practice of SavoringHow Teachers Can Find Daily Joy Through the Practice of SavoringWhat if happiness isn’t something to chase, but something you create—moment by moment?In this episode of the Why Edify podcast, Jeremy Jorgensen explores how teachers and educators can cultivate real joy through the practice of savoring. Drawing wisdom from the Dalai Lama and insights from Psychology Today, this episode offers simple, powerful strategies to help you slow down, notice joy, and amplify positivity—even during the busiest school days.You'll learn...
2025-09-2107 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources70. 5 Daily Rituals That Build Stronger Student - Teacher Relationships5 Daily Rituals That Build Stronger Student-Teacher RelationshipsWant a better classroom culture without overhauling your entire system?These 5 simple relationship-building rituals can completely shift how students feel in your classroom—starting today.In this episode of Why Edify, Jeremy Jorgensen shares five powerful, under-a-minute rituals that foster trust, belonging, and engagement. These are practical strategies you can begin using immediately—like greeting students by name, weekly check-ins, shared reflections, and even small moments of teacher vulnerability.You’ll also hear why the attempt at connection matters just as much as the outcom...
2025-09-2110 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources69. Embracing Discomfort: A Weekly Boost for Teachers and LeadersEmbracing Discomfort: A Weekly Boost for Teachers and LeadersFeeling the weight of the week? This short, powerful message is your midweek lift. In this first audio/video edition of the Strong Teacher newsletter, Jeremy Jorgensen explores the theme of discomfort—why it’s inevitable, how it shapes us, and what it means for educators, leaders, and everyday humans striving for growth.Featuring a reflective quote from Nikola Tesla, a practical reminder about the power of managing discomfort, and a grounding affirmation, this episode helps you pause, breathe, and real...
2025-09-1305 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources68: Hooked on Learning: 3 Creator Tricks Teachers Can Use TodayHooked on Learning: 3 Creator Tricks Teachers Can Use TodayEver feel like your students are tuning you out? You’re not alone—and you’re not out of options.In this video, Jeremy from Wiredify shares three creative strategies inspired by content creators that you can bring straight into your classroom to boost student curiosity, engagement, and connection. You’ll learn how to:Turn bland lesson titles into irresistible invitations to learnStart class with cold opens and quick challeng...
2025-08-2508 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources67. Transforming Math Anxiety into Joy: The Math Happiness ProjectTransforming Math Anxiety into Joy: The Math Happiness ProjectWhat word comes to mind when you hear “math”? For many, it’s not “happiness.” But this episode might just change that.Jeremy sits down with Erin O’Halloran and Liz Cutter-Lin, two passionate educators and founders of the Math Happiness Project, to explore how we can reshape the way students, parents, and teachers experience math. From personal stories of math trauma to practical tips for families, this conversation dives deep into the emotional landscape of math education.Learn how simple shifts—like building number sense a...
2025-07-2945 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources66. How Teachers Can Find Real Happiness—With Rosalie KissmannHow Teachers Can Find Real Happiness—With Rosalie KissmannWhat if happiness wasn’t something to chase, but something we could teach—and live? In this inspiring and down-to-earth episode, Jeremy talks with Rosalie Kissmann, a veteran teacher and motivational speaker, about what it really means to live with joy in and out of the classroom.Rosalie shares powerful stories from her 24 years of teaching, including how a tough conversation with a parent taught her to stand up for what’s right—even when it’s hard. She opens up about bat...
2025-07-1939 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources65. Soft Planning for Teachers: Start the Year with Purpose & PeaceSoft Planning for Teachers: Start the Year with Purpose & PeaceFeeling that mid-summer teacher tension? You’re not alone. In this episode of Why Edify, Jeremy Jorgensen invites you to take a breath and embrace "soft planning"—a mindful, values-driven approach to preparing for the new school year without burnout.From reconnecting with the joy of reading to tuning into your body’s signals, Jeremy shares simple yet powerful practices to help you ground yourself, reflect on what truly matters, and align your classroom with your core values. Learn how to...
2025-07-1112 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources64. Let It Be: A Gentle Reset for Teachers This SummerLet It Be: A Gentle Reset for Teachers This SummerIn a culture obsessed with doing, what if your power lies in being? This episode of the Why Edify Podcast invites educators to embrace stillness, ease, and intentional recovery. Whether you're just finishing the school year or already thinking ahead, this reflection offers permission to pause, breathe, and reconnect with what truly matters.Read the accompanying newsletter: https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/let-it-be/You’ll hear:- Insights from Shanna Martin on sustainable te...
2025-06-2812 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources63. Flip-Flops, Reflection & Recovery: A Summer Reset for EducatorsFlip-Flops, Reflection & Recovery: A Summer Reset for EducatorsFeeling stretched thin after the school year? You’re not alone. In this light yet deeply reflective episode of the Why Edify podcast, Jeremy invites educators to lean into the slower rhythms of summer and reclaim the joy of rest.Through flip-flop metaphors, barefoot grounding practices, and gentle challenges to rethink productivity, this episode is a breath of fresh air for teachers, leaders, and lifelong learners. Explore how simple summer shifts—like flipping routines and embracing “flip-flop moments”—can help you reset your...
2025-06-2610 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources62. This Moment Will Never Repeat | Ichi-go Ichi-e for Teachers (5-Minute Pep Talk)Feeling overwhelmed or stretched thin? This short, heartfelt pep talk is for you.We explore the Japanese concept of Ichi-go Ichi-e—“one time, one meeting”—and how it can help teachers show up with greater presence, purpose, and peace in and out of the classroom.Whether you're preparing for the day ahead or unwinding after a long one, this moment is yours—and it will never repeat. Let’s make it count.✨ Reflection Prompt: What’s one moment today that deserves your full presence?...
2025-06-2108 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources61. Small Shifts, Big Impact: Building a Calmer, Stronger Teaching LifeSmall Shifts, Big Impact: Building a Calmer, Stronger Teaching LifeWhat if just one small change could bring more ease to your day? 🌱In this reflective and practical episode of the Why Edify podcast, Jeremy Jorgensen invites educators, leaders, and lifelong learners to explore five intentional practices that promote wellness, clarity, and strength—both in and out of the classroom. Whether you're easing into summer or closing out the school year, these micro-habits can help you feel more grounded and energized.From micro breaks to jo...
2025-06-1510 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources60. Recover from Teacher Burnout with the 3R Reset FrameworkRecover from Teacher Burnout with the 3R Reset FrameworkFeeling drained after the school year? You’re not alone — and you’re not broken. In this reflective and supportive video, Jeremy Jorgensen introduces the 3R Reset Framework—Rest, Reflect, Reconnect—to help educators recover from burnout and reclaim their energy with intention.You’ll learn how to identify the signs of exhaustion, practice meaningful rest, reflect without judgment, and reconnect with the parts of yourself that go beyond the classroom. Whether you're collapsing into summer or seeking a more intentional...
2025-06-1407 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources59. Dave Burgess on Passion, Creativity & the Heart of TeachingDave Burgess on Passion, Creativity & the Heart of TeachingWhat if teaching could feel like a bold act of creativity every day?In this powerful Why Edify Podcast episode, Jeremy Jorgensen sits down with legendary educator and author of Teach Like a Pirate, Dave Burgess. Together, they explore the transformative role of passion, personal authenticity, and creativity in the classroom. Dave shares vulnerable insights about criticism, why he doesn't give traditional homework, and how living fully outside the classroom fuels powerful learning inside it.
2025-06-1141 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources58. Gratitude Lists for Teachers: A Simple End-of-Year Reflection ToolGratitude Lists for Teachers: A Simple End-of-Year Reflection ToolFeeling drained at the end of the school year? You're not alone. Jeremy Jorgensen shares a simple yet transformative practice in this heartfelt episode of the Why Edify Podcast: the year-end gratitude list.More than just a list, this reflective tradition can reframe your perspective, reduce stress, and reconnect you with your purpose as an educator. Jeremy walks through his own top 10 moments of gratitude from the year—offering honest appreciation, a bit of humor, and practical inspiration for any te...
2025-06-0709 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources57. 10 Things Teachers Should Let Go of This Summer (and One to Keep)10 Things Teachers Should Let Go of This Summer (and One to Keep)As the school year winds down, it's time to release the mental clutter and reclaim your joy, energy, and purpose. 🎒✨In this heartfelt episode, educator Jeremy Jorgensen shares 10 things teachers should let go of this summer — including guilt, perfectionism, toxic positivity, and the myth that rest must be earned. 💛Read the article here: https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/10-things-to-let-go-of-this-summer-and-one-to-keep/Watch the Video Podcast - Click Here
2025-06-0212 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources56. Small Habits for a Happier, Healthier, Stronger End of School YearSmall Habits for a Happier, Healthier, Stronger End of School YearFeeling overwhelmed as the school year winds down? This episode offers calm, clarity, and three powerful habits to help you finish strong. Jeremy shares uplifting practices from his weekly newsletter that support your well-being and classroom energy—without adding more to your plate.Read the newsletter: https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/three-good-things/Check out the Thrive This Summer Series: https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/thrive-this-summer-a-well-being-series-for-educators/You'll learn:...
2025-06-0112 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources55. The Chromebook Conundrum: Distraction vs. LearningThe Chromebook Conundrum: Distraction vs. LearningIn this episode, Jeremy Jorgensen explores significant themes reshaping education, including the challenges posed by technology like Chromebooks, the impact of AI on critical thinking, and the therapeutic role of music in personal and professional life. He offers insights and strategies for educators to navigate these challenges while emphasizing the importance of personal reflection and well-being in teaching.Read this newsletter: https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/chromebook-conundrum/TakeawaysTechnology has both enhanced and challenged...
2025-05-2424 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources54. Teachers: Don’t Let the Year Fizzle Out — Finish Strong!Teachers: Don’t Let the Year Fizzle Out — Finish Strong!How do you keep classroom expectations high when your energy is low? In this episode, educator Jeremy Jorgensen explores why it's essential to maintain high standards in the classroom, even at the end of the school year, and how doing so can positively impact both students and teachers.You’ll learn:Why students thrive on structure and consistency, especially in May and JuneHow maintaining expectations helps students finish strong...
2025-05-2407 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources53. Focus, Fun & Finishing Strong: End of School Year Strategies for TeachersFighting for Focus: Student Engagement Strategies for the End of the School YearWelcome to this week’s episode of the Yedify Podcast, hosted by Jeremy Jorgensen! As we approach the final stretch of the school year, staying focused—both as teachers and students—can feel like an uphill battle.Read the newsletter: https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/student-focus-curation-and-the-power-of-reading/In this episode, we’re diving into practical, creative, and fun strategies to keep students engaged during those final weeks of school. Whether you teach elementary, middle, or high school...
2025-05-1311 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources52. Consistency Over IntensityThis is the first interview on the Why Edify Podcast, and it's worth a listen!Summary: In this engaging conversation, Jeremy Jorgensen interviews Brian Carpenter, an experienced educator and podcaster, about the evolving landscape of education, particularly the integration of AI in teaching. Brian shares his journey in education, emphasizing the importance of building relationships with students, maintaining consistency in professional development, and prioritizing wellness for educators. He offers practical advice for teachers who want to incorporate AI into their classrooms and...
2025-05-0646 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom ResourcesIs Analog Teaching Making a ComebackIs Analog Teaching Making a Comeback - Why Edify Podcast Snippet
2025-04-2003 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources51. Why Teachers Need Both Tech and Paper in Modern ClassroomsWhy Teachers Need Both Tech and Paper in Modern ClassroomsIn this episode of the Why Edify Podcast, Jeremy Jorgensen discusses the importance of balancing technology in education with analog instruction methods. He shares innovative teaching strategies, including speed dating for problem-solving and managing the stress of Sundays for teachers. The conversation emphasizes the significance of reflection in teaching and the need for self-care among educators.Read the newsletter here: https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/analog-instruction-speed-dating-and-sunday-scaries/Subscribe: https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/newsletter/
2025-04-2020 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom ResourcesWhy Edify TrailerThoughts, Reflections, and Ideas for Teachers and Lifelong Learners. This is the podcast “home” of The Friday Five Newsletter for teachers. Become a happier, healthier, and stronger teacher.Check out our newsletter: https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/newsletter/
2025-04-1300 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources50. Just Do The ThingGrowth happens through doing. Every attempt, failure, and little victory contributes to your development. The act of doing creates a cycle of feedback necessary for improvement. Read the Article: https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/just-do-the-thing/✉️ Check out the Friday Five Newsletter for Teachers: https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/newsletter/🧗🏻 Take on a Thirty-Day Challenge for the Educator’s Mind, Body, and Spirit - https://bit.ly/3PS4zM7.☕️ Support Why Edify: https://buymeacoffee.com/whyedify🤝Let’s Connect: https://linktr.ee/whyedify.
2025-04-1305 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources49. Navigating Changes in Educational PolicyThis episode examines the potential impacts of dismantling the Department of Education, emphasizing the risks to educational equity and resources. Strategies for teachers to adapt to changes are explored, including community partnerships and inclusive practices. The discussion also delves into the six fundamental human yearnings that influence behavior and decision-making, offering insights on how educators can support their students effectively. Practical tips and reflections are provided to help teachers enhance their practice and maintain a positive outlook in challenging times.Episode Newsletter: https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/strange-times/✉️ Check out the...
2025-04-0524 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources48. Handwriting, Current Events, and LeadershipIn this episode of the Why Edify podcast, the importance of handwriting in education is discussed, along with the integration of current events into the classroom, leadership development for educators, the need for innovation in teaching practices, and personal reflections on growth and wellbeing. Episode Newsletter: https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/handwriting-current-events-and-leadership/Chapters00:00 Introduction to Handwriting and Learning09:57 Incorporating Current Events in Education12:49 Leadership Development in Education16:31 Innovation in Teaching Practices19:25 Weekly Reflections and Personal Growth
2025-03-1920 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources47. Turning Teaching Challenges into Growth OpportunitiesThis episode discusses teachers' challenges and how these obstacles can lead to professional growth and resilience. It emphasizes the importance of reflection, mentorship, and community support in overcoming difficulties in the classroom. There is also a call for systemic changes in education to better support teachers and enhance their experiences.Chapters00:00 Embracing Challenges in Teaching04:53 Building Resilience Through Experience09:07 The Need for Systemic Change in Education✉️ Check out the Friday Five Newsletter for Teachers: https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/newsletter/🧗🏻...
2025-03-1110 min
Outlier's Edge Podcast with Niiamah AshongBuild Your Dream Even When No One's Watching | Jeremy Jorgensen, Katrina Garrett, Sade Jenkins, Wyld Lee | Ep 662"My project is all about not being afraid to make mistakes, not being afraid to share what you're going through." - JeremyJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Jeremy Jorgensen @why_edify, Katrina Garrett @katrinainspireu, Sade Jenkins, Wyld Lee @wyldfempyre as they dive deep into the real challenges of being an outlier entrepreneur. This powerful conversation reveals the hidden struggles of building something unique and the importance of finding true peers who understand your journey.Welcome to the Outlier's Edge Podcast, hosted by Niiamah Ashong, Founder of Outlier's Edge and Sherpa of the World of Difference. On...
2025-03-0647 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources46. The Myth of Learning Styles in EducationSummaryIn this episode of the Wide Five Podcast, Jeremy discusses effective instructional strategies, focusing on the importance of self-grading, debunking learning style myths, and emphasizing teacher well-being. He shares research findings on self-grading's positive impact on student learning outcomes and encourages teachers to adopt evidence-based practices. Additionally, he highlights the significance of self-care for educators and provides motivational insights to inspire teachers in their professional journey.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Effective Teaching Strategies04:29 The Power of Self-Grading in Education07:44 Debunking Learning Styles Myths11:38 The Importance of Teacher...
2025-02-2813 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources45. Should Kids Get Smart To Do Good?In this episode, Jeremy Jorgensen discusses the importance of teaching students to contribute positively to their communities through education. He emphasizes active learning, effective note-taking strategies, and the balance between standardized testing and fostering creativity. Leadership qualities and the role of service learning in developing future leaders are explored, along with practical tips for educators to enhance their teaching practices and manage classroom chaos effectively.Chapters00:00 The Purpose of Education: Service and Contribution02:48 Active Learning and Note-Taking Strategies06:10 Balancing Testing and Creativity in Education09:05 Leadership and Self-Belief in Education
2025-02-2126 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources44. Teacher Burnout Crisis: AI Solutions & Reading Scores PlummetIdeas and resources to help you become a happier, healthier, and stronger teacher.
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2025-02-0614 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources43. Old School - Why Edify Weekly Review For EducatorsIdeas, tips, and resources for educators.
Old School - Why Edify Weekly Review For Educators
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🎧 Listen to the Audio Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6nG5ByWDq25dTlluoWcDBr?si=2b370540184d4a11
🗄️ Use Notion to organize...
2025-01-3022 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources42. Cognitive Endurance, Expectations, and STEM Education - Weekly Review for Educators42. Cognitive Endurance, Expectations, and STEM Education - Weekly Review for Educators
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Support Why Edify: https://buymeacoffee.com/whyedify
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2025-01-2116 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources41. Dare to Be - Inspiration for TeachersDare to Be - Inspiration for Teachers
A snippet from a recent Friday Five Newsletter for teachers.
Here's the newsletter referenced in the show: https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/cognitive-endurance-expectations-and-stem-education/
Check out the Friday Five Newsletter for Teachers: https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/newsletter/
Support Why Edify: https://buymeacoffee.com/whyedify
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2025-01-2006 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources40. The Kids Are Disengaged - Why Edify Review for EducatorsIdeas, tips, and resources for educators.
Here's the newsletter discussed in the video: https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/the-kids-are-disengaged/
Check out the Friday Five Newsletter for Teachers: https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/newsletter/
Let’s Connect: https://linktr.ee/whyedify.
2025-01-1411 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources39. Cellphone Bans, Top Education Stories, and the Power of Kindness - Weekly Review for EducatorsHere's the newsletter discussed in the video: https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/cellphone-bans-top-education-stories-and-the-power-of-kindness/
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Let’s Connect: https://linktr.ee/whyedify.
Use Notion to organize your personal and professional life: https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/three-benefits-of-using-notion-for-teachers-and-five-things-to-try/.
2025-01-0711 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources38. Classroom Management and Technology - Why Edify Weekly Review for EducatorsClassroom Management and Technology - Why Edify Weekly Review for Educators
Ideas, tips, and resources for educators.
Explore the articles and resources referenced in the show: https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/make-your-teaching-life-easier-with-classroom-systems/
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Let’s Connect: https://linktr.ee/whyedify
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2025-01-0313 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources37. Awesome Sauce - Why Edify ReviewAwesome Sauce - Why Edify Weekly Review
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2024-12-0217 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources36. Gratitude, Art, and Wise Advice for TeachersThis is a recap of this week's Friday Five newsletter to teachers.
Please read it here: https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/grati-tool-and-the-future-you/
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Book Recommendation: Teach Like a Champion - https://geni.us/lNNJ
2024-11-1111 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources35. Teacher's Guide: Harnessing Media Arts and Mindset Shifts for SuccessSubscribe to the newsletter: https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/newsletter/.
Read this edition: https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/mood-swings/
Earned Wisdom: https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/earned-wisdom-randy-wendt-on-holistic-education-student-impact-and-teacher-well-being/
00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:20 Reflection Questions for Educators
01:53 Earned Wisdom from a Veteran Teacher
02:43 The Four-Day School Week Debate
04:13 Boosting Student Engagement with Media Arts
06:54 The Impact of Diet on Mental Wellbeing
08:34 Inspiring Quote and Personal Reflections
10:14 Teacher Commuter Playlist Recommendation
11:21 Choose Your Own Adventure: Book and App Suggestions
12:39 Conclusion and Call to Action
2024-11-0414 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources34 - Teach, Reflect, Inspire: Bridging the Knowing-Doing Gap in EducationReceive Email Updates: https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/newsletter/
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Book Recommendation - The Growth Mindset Coach: A Teacher's Month-by-Month Handbook for Empowering Students to Achieve - https://geni.us/xUGiRi
Key topics include integrating error analysis in math education, challenges in teacher appreciation, and bridging the gap between knowing and doing.
Three reflection questions are posed to listeners: error analysis, professional appreciation, and actionable knowledge.
You'll find practical teaching tips to address these issues, a thought-provoking quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson, a book recommendation on growth mindset, and a teacher commuter playlist...
2024-10-2808 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources33 - Character and Morality EducationSubscribe to the Friday Five newsletter for teachers: https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/newsletter/
Read this newsletter - https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/character-and-morality-education/
Dive into thought-provoking questions and practical tips inspired by the weekly Friday Five newsletter, focusing on character and morality education.
Topics include creating opportunities for students to share their work, incorporating ethical guidelines into teaching, and adopting Sardinian longevity practices to enhance classroom dynamics and personal well-being.
Additional highlights include a motivational quote from John Wooden and a featured song from The Impressions, inspiring teachers and students.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:28 Thought-Provoking Questions
02:04 Practical Tips for Teachers
03:05 Incorporating...
2024-10-2009 min
Why Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources#33 - Do It For The ActionSign up for the weekly newsletter: https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/newsletter/
This episode covers five reflections from this past week, emphasizing the value of action over reaction, the life lessons learned from sports, the beauty of fall in Wisconsin, the excitement and pressure of preparing for a professional development session, and the concept of earned wisdom.
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Goals
01:02 First Weekly Review Attempt
01:24 Lesson 1: Action Over Reaction
02:11 Lesson 2: The Value of Sports
03:08 Lesson 3: Appreciating Nature
04:03 Lesson 4: Overcoming Creative Blocks
05:24 Lesson 5: Earned Wisdom
0...
2024-09-2306 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources32 - Transform Your Teaching with CoGrader,: AI-Powered Feedback ToolTransform Your Teaching with CoGrader: AI-Powered Feedback Tool
In this episode, we delve into 'CoGrader,' an innovative AI tool for teachers that promises faster grading and improved teaching quality. Discover how CoGrader, can save valuable time, enhance student writing, and provide immediate and focused feedback. The video covers best practices for using AI in education, how to integrate CoGrader with your learning management system, and how to maximize its potential in both formative and summative assessments. Learn about its user-friendly interface, customizable rubrics, and the advantages of using AI-assisted feedback while maintaining the vital role of teacher oversight...
2024-08-0812 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources31 - Boost Student Engagement and Personalize Learning with Classroom PlaylistsBoost Student Engagement: Implementing Learning Playlists in the Classroom
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In this episode, Jeremy from Y Edify discusses how to use learning playlists to enhance student engagement in the classroom. Jeremy explains his implementation of playlists in his eighth-grade science class, organizing them into four levels using Google Classroom. He shares the benefits and challenges of this blended learning approach, how it allows students to progress at their own pace, and the engaging elements they've incorporated.
Additionally, Jeremy offers practical...
2024-06-1007 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources30 - Say What: TGIF Teacher NewsletterTopics for this week include deciphering slang, teacher planning time, and the benefits of handwriting.
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2024-05-2014 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources29 - 🤔 Polarization, Independence, and Education CrisisHere are some recent snippets from my weekly review. Each week, I look back and record what I’ve been thinking, reading, and experiencing in the classroom and in life. Think, Learn, Share, Repeat.
Read it here - https://medium.com/whyedifyreview/misconceptions-attention-spans-and-clutter-89ba18a33d05
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2024-04-2007 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources28 - Difficult and Beautiful WorkHere is an audio recap for the TGIF Teacher Newsletter - Difficult and Beautiful Work
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2024-03-3012 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources27 - Social Wisdom (Wow Notes, Educator Wellbeing, and Math Confidence)Wisdom (Wow Notes, Educator Wellbeing, and Math Confidence)
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2024-03-1707 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources26 - Games, Encouragement, and LeadershipHere is an audio recap for the TGIF Teacher Newsletter #107 - Games, Encouragement and Leadership
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2024-03-1710 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources25 - UnstoppableTGIF Teacher Newsletter - Unstoppable
Topics for this week include the benefits of writing by hand, the internet connections homework gap, and teacher time savers.
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2024-02-2610 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources24 - Airing Grievances, the Arts, and FeedbackHere are some recent snippets from my weekly review. Each week, I look back and record what I’ve been thinking, reading, and experiencing in the classroom and life. Think, Learn, Share, Repeat.
You can read the review here.
2024-02-2006 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources23 - Teacher Leaders and Self CompassionThis is an audio recap of my recent TGIF Teacher Newsletter. Topics for this week include educators as community leaders, classroom lighting, and how to live the good life.
Read it here - Teacher Leaders and Self-Compassion
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2024-02-1910 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources22 - Your Best Self and Active LearningHere is an audio summary for the recent TGIF Teacher Newsletter titled "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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https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/being-your-best-self-and-active-learning/
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2024-01-0919 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources21 - Smells Like Potential - Teach Like Ted LassoRead the article here - https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/teach-like-ted-lasso-locker-room/
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2024-01-0303 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources20 - Should I Grade Everything - TGIF Teacher NewsletterHere is an audio summary for the recent TGIF Teacher Newsletter titled "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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2024-01-0317 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources15 Reasons for Teachers to Complete an Annual ReviewRead the article here - 15 Reasons for Teachers to Complete an Annual Review Along With a Free Annual Review Template
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Please share with your teacher friends and supporters of education in general. You rock!
2023-12-2808 min
Teachers on FireLEARNING and REFLECTION Make Life BETTER - A Conversation with JEREMY JORGENSENJEREMY JORGENSEN is a veteran teacher of 25 years who's passionate about learning, teaching, working with kids, and supporting educators.
Welcome to Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 9:00 Pacific and 12:00 Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast.
IN THIS CONVERSATION with JEREMY JORGENSEN:
0:53 - Overcoming an early-career struggle: classroom management
4:17 - Current teaching context in Arbor Vitae, WI
5:57 - Show your work: Jeremy explains his habit of reflective writing
7:33 - EL Education and Jeremy's role...
2023-10-3025 min
Teachers on FireLEARNING and REFLECTION Make Life BETTER - A Conversation with JEREMY JORGENSENJEREMY JORGENSEN is a veteran teacher of 25 years who's passionate about learning, teaching, working with kids, and supporting educators. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/support
2023-10-3025 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom ResourcesWhat's With The Name Why EdifyHere's the story about the name of my passion project "Why Edify"
Read more here - https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/why-edify-manifesto/
Read (and sign up) for the TGIF Teacher Newsletter - https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/newsletter/
Please share with your teacher friends and supporters of education in general. You rock!
2023-10-2922 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom ResourcesTGIF Teacher Newsletter - AI Hallucinations, Storytelling, and Note-TakingTopics for this week include Artificial Intelligence hallucination, teacher burnout, and how to effectively teach students how to take notes.
Read it (and sign up) here - https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/ai-hallucinations-storytelling-and-note-taking/
2023-09-1808 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom ResourcesTGIF Teacher Newsletter - Phone Addiction, Student Voice, and Brain PowerHere is a recap of the most recent TGIF Teacher Newsletter - Phone Addiction, Student Voice, and Brain Power
You can read it (and sign up) here - https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/newsletter/
2023-07-0904 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom ResourcesJust Ask The TeachersWebsite - https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/
Newsletter - https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/newsletter
2023-04-2411 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources🤔 Emergencies, Breaks, and Your BestWebsite - https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/
Newsletter - https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/newsletter
2023-04-0305 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom ResourcesThree Things: Regrets, Habits, and State of MindThree Things is a (mostly) daily record of thoughts, questions, inspiration, gratitude, and stuff that made my day better or made me better. Once written, I send them out into the world and invite serendipity.
You can read it here - https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/three-things-regrets-habits-and-state-of-mind/
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2023-04-0303 min
Why Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom ResourcesFive Reasons to Use Portfolios with Elementary and Middle School Students Including ResourcesStudent portfolios are a powerful tool for promoting self-reflection, goal-setting, and metacognition in elementary and middle school students.
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2023-03-1507 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom ResourcesThree Things: Figure It OutThree Things is a (mostly) daily record of thoughts, questions, inspiration, gratitude, and stuff that made my day better or made me better. Once written, I send them out into the world and invite serendipity.
You can read it here - https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/three-things-figure-it-out/
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2023-03-1503 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom ResourcesThe Many Benefits of STEM EducationSTEM education offers benefits to students of all ages. It helps develop critical thinking skills, promotes creativity, and encourages teamwork. It also prepares students for the future and fosters lifelong learning.
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2023-03-1206 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom ResourcesThree Things - Many Ages and Happy BrainsThree Things is a (mostly) daily record of thoughts, questions, inspiration, gratitude, and stuff that made my day better or made me better. Once written, I send them out into the world and invite serendipity.
You can read it here - https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/three-things-many-ages/
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2023-03-1203 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom ResourcesChatGPT Resources for TeachersUsing ChatGPT puts pressure on the user to ask good questions and follow-up questions. Creative questions will lead to creative solutions. This is where I think artificial intelligence will shine in the future.
Here is the link to the resource post - https://bit.ly/3XJUPVC
2023-02-2006 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources5 Research-Based Reasons to Use Brain Breaks in the Classroom and Brain Break ResourcesIncorporating Brain Breaks can add fun and movement to the school day and add enjoyment for teachers and students.
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2023-01-1806 min
Flying IntuitionEpisode #42: Matt JorgensenYou know I had to hit you guys with back-to-back Jorgensen brother episodes. Recorded in the exact same spot, 24 hours apart. Unlike Aaron, Matt is currently living in North Dakota where he attends the University of North Dakota. Matt is expected to graduate this spring with his Bachelor's degree in both marketing and economics. If you hated North Dakota before this episode, get ready to have your mind changed. Grand Forks, ND pops off on the daily with plenty of the best ingredients to make a good city: planes, forks, and hockey. Matt also has his pilot's license, so if...
2022-12-311h 19
Flying IntuitionEpisode #41: Aaron JorgensenTwo Oshkosh dudes meeting up for the first time in months. What will happen? This episode is the result. A truly fire conversation with my boy, Aaron. Aaron currently attends UW-Whitewater where he plans to earn his teaching degree and one day teach high schoolers how hype history truly is. With easily one of the best cover pictures so far, ladies and gentleman, Flying Intuition would now like to present the one and only, Aaron Jorgensen.
2022-12-281h 42Why Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom ResourcesT.G.I.F. Teacher Newsletter - Birth Equity, Controversy, and Gifted KidsYou can subscribe to the T.G.I.F. Newsletter here - https://bit.ly/3sxHSAH
Here is the link to this issue - https://bit.ly/3tWRTZs
2022-11-2809 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom ResourcesT.G.I.F. Teacher Newsletter Takeaways - Polarization, Quiet Voices, Cognitive Overload, and MoreYou can subscribe to the T.G.I.F. Newsletter here - https://bit.ly/3sxHSAH
Here are the two newsletters referenced in the video:
T.G.I.F. Teacher Newsletter - Polarizing Education, Hearing All Voices, and Cognitive Load - https://bit.ly/3ElLei1
T.G.I.F. Teacher Newsletter - Well-Being, Wordle, and Feeling Lucky - https://bit.ly/3gegvcM
2022-10-2906 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom ResourcesLessons Learned - School Start Times, Remembering, and MeditationHere's a look back at some things that resonated with me while preparing my TGIF newsletter. It's for teachers and lifelong learners.
The following newsletters are referenced:
1. Equity, Silver Linings, and The Man Who Ate Himself - https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/t-g-i-f-newsletter/
2. Student Engagement, Facts, and Checking In - https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/t-g-i-f-newsletter-student-engagement-facts-checking-in/
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2022-09-0611 min
Why Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom ResourcesThoughts of Teacher Appreciation WeekTwitter is abuzz with teachers talking about Teacher Appreciation Week. Here are some of my thoughts.
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2022-05-0507 minWhy Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom ResourcesIn Support of Brain BreaksThese are some of my thoughts connected with an Edutopia article I read about some of the science behind Brain Breaks. This is the second episode and my first time using a microphone. I hope you are able to follow along. I keep working at it.
You can check out the post referenced in this episode here: Give Me a Break
Here's the new microphone I am learning how to use: Shure MV5 Digital Condensor Microphone*
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