How Teachers Can Care for Their Students and Themselves This Year (Downloadable) — from edweek.org by Justin Parmenter
…which links to 8 Essential Practices For a Happy 2025 [for students & for teachers]
Example from the “For teachers” column:
Set boundaries
Working in education is challenging, and it becomes even harder when your plate is overflowing. Saying “yes” to every ask and turning your home into a school satellite office is a recipe for burnout and can harm relationships with loved ones who rely on you to be more than your job. There is freedom and happiness in responding “Sorry, I can’t take that on right now,” as well as actually clocking out when the final bell rings.
Example from the “For your students” column:
Explain purpose
Everyone wants their work and energy to be purposeful. Students need to know there is value in the tasks you’re giving them—and often they don’t get that from viewing an objective from state standards written on the board. Communicate in student-friendly terms how what you’re teaching them will be helpful in the real world and watch how it impacts their motivation.