Teaching When the News is Breaking Your Heart

In this urgent and heartfelt episode, recorded on Sunday, January 25th, Amanda Werner offers raw and real advice for teachers dealing with a recent tragedy involving the death of ICU nurse Alex Pretti by federal agents. Acknowledging the emotional burden and chaos, Amanda provides practical guidance and reassurance to teachers on how to care for themselves and their students in the aftermath. She discusses the importance of self-care, setting boundaries, and maintaining a safe and stable classroom environment. This episode aims to support teachers in making the best decisions for their students and themselves during such challenging times. 00:00 Introduction and Urgency 00:35 Processing the Tragedy 03:11 Self-Care on Difficult Days 05:07 Navigating the Classroom Post-Tragedy 09:10 Balancing Personal and Professional Responses 12:32 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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Teaching When the News is Breaking Your Heart is an episode from Empower Students Now by Amanda Werner.

This episode is 13:02 long.

This episode was published on Jan 25, 2026.

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