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How to Embed a YouTube Video in Google Sites
Hi teachers. My middle school website designers have gotten stuck here at times, and maybe yours have too. What students want: to provide a full, clickable preview of a video. What they do instead: provide a hyperlink. So how can they embed a video in a way that makes viewers want to click? Here’s a… Continue reading
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You’re More Than a Teacher: It’s Time to Empower Yourself – with Dr. Jen Rafferty
How can we learn to recognize our body’s stress signals as data? What is a daily micro-move educators can practice to regulate themselves? How can prioritizing our own wellness directly impact our students and create generational change? About This Guest, Dr. Jen Rafferty Dr. Rafferty is an educator, author, TEDx speaker, and the founder of… Continue reading
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Unlock Student Motivation and Build Resilience with Stephen de Groot
How do needs, values, goals, and strengths reframe how we motivate and engage learners? What are the things that actually drain motivation for students in the classroom and at home? How can teachers build better Regulation, Resources, and Relationships for students in their classrooms? About This Guest, Stephen de Groot Stephen has spent his career… Continue reading
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Money and Financial Literacy for Students and Educators: Debra Kierstead
Which foundational money concepts do our students struggle with the most? Why do states and districts continue to downplay the importance of financial literacy in our curricular standards? What is one practical way for teachers to build financial literacy in their classrooms on Monday morning? Welcome back to the Teachers on Fire Podcast, airing live… Continue reading
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How a Conversation with a New Jersey Elementary Principal Changed My Practice
I had a light bulb moment during a conversation with elementary school leader and author Rich Czyz. I was part-way through this chat with New Jersey school leader and author Rich Czyz when it hit me. Rich was talking about the critical importance of delegation in the life of a school leader. To make the point, he… Continue reading
