Ep 146 Why Do Grades Even Matter Anymore?
Grades were never meant to do this much work. In this episode, I reflect on how grading shifted from traditional point-based systems to stan...
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Teachers Need Teachers
Teachers Need Teachers is the podcast for new and beginning teachers. It's inspired by the questions beginning teachers are asking around the web, plus the questions that you didn’t know you...
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20 of 150 episodesEp 145 Getting It All Done: How Teachers Can Plan Without Panic
Getting it all done in teaching often feels impossible—especially in the second half of the school year. In this episode, I share a midyear...
Ep 144 Students Aren’t Broken — They’re Responding
In this episode, I talk about the conditions shaping what we’re seeing in classrooms right now—especially around behavior, attention, and re...
Ep 143 Why I Stepped Away and Why I'm Back
After a year and a half away, I’m back—and in this episode, I’m sharing why I stepped away from teaching content, and why I’m returning now....
Ep 142 Navigating School Politics
Learn how teachers can navigate school politics and prioritize student learning. Just one of the many things teachers need to understand! I...
Candidly Kim - The Point of Lesson Plans
Let's get real about lesson plans and whether or not they're worth it! I have a new YouTube channel! Join me over there and subscribe! Got q...
Ep 141 End-of-the year hacks for less stress
Teachers, feeling the end-of-year crunch? This episode offers practical tips to not only survive but thrive during the final stretch. Learn...
Candidly Kim - Master Schedule Time
In this episode, we're diving into the nerve-wracking world of master schedule time in schools. It's that crucial period where teachers' ass...
Ep 140 How I Transformed Teaching Stress into Success
Are you tired of the frustration that comes with delivering crucial lessons only to find students missing or failing to grasp the material?...
Ep 139 ONE Simple Shift in Teaching Saved Me!
In this episode, I spill the beans on how a game-changing shift in my teaching approach not only made my life easier but saved my career in...
Ep 138 How to Make Cheating Harder in the Age of AI
Kids are cheating with AI, and it's definitely become a problem. As an ardent AI enthusiast, I've previously shared my excitement for this r...
Ep 137 The Best Way To Ensure a Smooth Substitute Day
As educators, we understand that unexpected situations can arise at any moment, making the prospect of taking a day off seem daunting. Wheth...
Ep 136 Catch up struggling students with this method
Struggling with students falling behind in the school year? In this episode, I share my proven method for addressing this common challenge....
Ep 135 This Can Get You Fired, Even Outside of Work
In this episode, I delve into the challenging world of teachers' off-duty actions and their digital footprint, uncovering a real-life case t...
Ep 134 What teachers can do when students are at different levels
Teachers constantly struggle to figure out how to teach content when every student is at a different level and has different needs. In this...
Ep 133 Mistakes Everyone Makes When Deciding to Become a Teacher
Are you considering a career in teaching? SHOULD you become a teacher, and do you have what it takes to not only survive but THRIVE? It's a...
Ep 132 How to Avoid Parent-Teacher Conflicts in Your Classroom
In this episode, I delve into the art of managing difficult parent-teacher relationships to ensure a harmonious and successful school year....
Ep 131 What teachers should NEVER do at Open House (and what you should do instead)
Want to know the secrets to a successful Open House? Discover the 5 things you should NEVER do, along with 5 practical alternatives that gua...
Ep 130 5 Outdated Back-to-School Trends That Teachers Need to Ditch
Are you ready to break free from the same old back-to-school routine? In this episode, we'll dive into 5 outdated back-to-school trends that...
Ep 129 This one shift could make you a better teacher
Are you tired of endless piles of paperwork and countless hours of grading? Do you dream of a streamlined assessment process that saves you...