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Angela Watson"s Truth for Teachers

Truth for Teachers is designed to speak life, encouragement, and truth into the minds and hearts of educators and get you energized for the week ahead.

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31:32

EP233 Five ways to use playfulness in your lessons to...

Angela Watson"s Truth for Teachers ·

2021/09/05

If you and your students are already losing motivation this year, here’s how to inject focused energy, student agency, and joy back into your classroom. Learn how to bring the benefits of play into your classroom and why students need playfulness now more than ever, including at the middle and high school level. Using this brain-based, research-backed approach explained by teacher Laura Gellin, you’ll be able to leverage aspects of play to design learning experiences that will engage, empower, and

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23:23

EP232 The coaching mindset: How to think like an...

Angela Watson"s Truth for Teachers ·

2021/08/29

Have you ever wanted to coach yourself, use peer coaching, or better utilize an instructional coach assigned to your school? In this episode, I’m talking with Nicole Turner, an instructional coach, author, and the Creative Director at Simply Coaching + Teaching, LLC. We’re talking about the mindset shifts needed to set your own goals, and choosing areas you care about improving in your teaching (rather than simply working on whatever you’re told to improve on). And, if you're an instructional coach

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30:34

EP231 How to differentiate parent communication while...

Angela Watson"s Truth for Teachers ·

2021/08/22

Some families want detailed updates on EVERYTHING...and others only want to be contacted for the most important stuff. How can you meet individual family needs WITHOUT burning yourself out? Listen in on my conversation with Erika Walther, a teacher in Baltimore City Public Schools. She shares how she’s learned to differentiate communication for students’ families and find ways to build relationships with them while still maintaining healthy boundaries for yourself. We reflect a lot on the specific

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32:44

EP230 Your most powerful tool for creating a...

Angela Watson"s Truth for Teachers ·

2021/08/15

If you’ve assumed class meetings wouldn’t work for your grade level or you don’t have time, this conversation with teacher Jennifer Brinkmeyer will be absolutely transformative! How we start the school year communicates who we believe students are and how we expect students will act. You can co-construct community and rules with students through a weekly ritual dedicated to connecting with one another, anticipating the group’s ongoing needs, and solving problems. This pro-active approach was

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25:18

EP229 Something NEW is coming to Truth for Teachers...

Angela Watson"s Truth for Teachers ·

2021/08/08

I'm back, and kicking off Season 14 of the podcast! Listen in for a quick personal update about my summer, what new changes are coming to the website and podcast, and get a sneak peek at some upcoming podcast episode topics. Click here to read the transcript and participate in the discussion or, join our podcast Facebook group here to connect with other teachers and discuss the Truth for Teachers' podcast episodes.

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41:28

Better than normal: How to craft an inspiring vision...

Angela Watson"s Truth for Teachers ·

2021/06/26

This special bonus episode explores how we can find a more sustainable way to teach in coming school year. Because while it’s natural to hope for “getting back to normal” after so many constantly-shifting expectations ... we know that “normal” wasn't really working for all teachers or kids. What would it mean to truly reimagine education--not just talk about it--and create a way of teaching and learning that is BETTER than normal? Let's counter the "lost year of learning" narrative and find a more

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11:13

The 40 Hour Workweek is here...for teachers, admins,...

Angela Watson"s Truth for Teachers ·

2021/06/15

Systemic problems need systemic solutions. Here's what's new to support your school in creating better work/life balance. Click here to skim the transcript instead of listening Click to learn more about: 40 Hour Teacher Workweek 40 Hour Leadership 40 Hour Instructional Coaches

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19:30

EP228 Preparing to regroup after a stressful school...

Angela Watson"s Truth for Teachers ·

2021/05/16

LAST EPISODE OF SEASON 13! Education is in a time of transition. We’re not quite to the point of post-pandemic teaching, but we can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Moving forward, there’s going to be a lot of talk about what expectations to keep and what to let go of, and it’s critical to reflect: What parts of pre-pandemic teaching do we want to return to? What parts of remote and hybrid learning are here to stay? What do we want the future of education to look like? The summer plan I’m

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40:57

EP227 Five things teachers wish their admins knew

Angela Watson"s Truth for Teachers ·

2021/05/09

There’s a big focus now on the teacher attrition and shortage crisis. So what does that mean for the teachers that stay? How can schools keep their best teachers and attract more folks to the profession? I believe there are leadership principles that any administrator can internalize and apply to immediately help their faculty feel better supported and create more manageable expectations. I’m going to share some of these solutions in today’s episode, through the lens of what teachers have told me

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55:34

EP226 Seven takeaways from this school year that...

Angela Watson"s Truth for Teachers ·

2021/05/02

What made teaching easier and more sustainable this school year, and how can we carry those principles over into next year? Those are the questions I'm exploring in this podcast episode with my guest, Amy Stohs. She is currently a 2nd grade teacher in Northern Virginia, and was named Teacher of the Year in 2019 while she was teaching 6th grade. Amy’s experience is unique in that she has now taught both elementary AND middle school in a pandemic, so she’s experienced the challenges of working with

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09:34

Power through with...release of regrets

Angela Watson"s Truth for Teachers ·

2021/04/28

This was the most challenging school year of almost every educator’s career. We’re used to certain aspects of the work getting easier over time, but there were so many new challenges recently that even the most experienced teachers often felt like it was their first year all over again. You had lots of personal and professional growth, of course … but somehow you’re feeling less confident in your abilities now than ever before. It’s a very weird dichotomy, to feel like you worked so hard and

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22:09

EP225 To solve for ALL kids, start with ONE...

Angela Watson"s Truth for Teachers ·

2021/04/25

When a problem seems insurmountable, try creating change one name at a time. Because if you can solve a problem for one person, that means it IS a solvable problem ... and you can solve it for the next, and the next. In this episode, I’ll share how often the solution to big problems is solving smaller ones. You’ll hear NYT bestselling author Dan Heath share a short case study from Chicago Public Schools that illustrates how this name-by-name approach worked for reducing dropout rates. And, I’ll

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04:42

Power through with...reflecting

Angela Watson"s Truth for Teachers ·

2021/04/21

There are few things more frustrating than working hard and not seeing a ton of results. It’s even worse when your hard work is unappreciated, and you’re criticized for not doing enough or for doing things wrong. When you’re trying your absolute best to teach well in a pandemic, the reality is that your best might not always be good enough. Sometimes what you’re able to give really isn’t sufficient. Of course you feel inadequate, when you know what you’re capable of under optimal

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49:48

EP224 Deciding what matters: Authentic teaching...

Angela Watson"s Truth for Teachers ·

2021/04/18

How do you develop confidence in your teaching when you’re constantly hearing about everything you’re doing wrong? How do you know what you should and shouldn’t be focusing on, and discern what’s a good use of your time and what’s not? And most importantly, how can you be sure you’re showing up as the person your students need you to be? Answering these questions is a personal, lifelong journey, and I think the answers from my guest today will really get you thinking about how to answer those

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06:36

Power through with…reframing

Angela Watson"s Truth for Teachers ·

2021/04/14

We’ve all had moments this school year when making it to summer felt impossible. You might even be feeling that way right now: like your job has just taken everything out of you, and you have nothing left to give. Being in that headspace is very normal, and it’s fine to allow yourself to feel exhausted and overwhelmed. You don’t have to talk yourself out of your feelings, ignore what your body is telling you, and push through no matter what. (There’s a difference, after all, between pushing

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19:15

EP223 A powerful way to help kids (and ourselves!)...

Angela Watson"s Truth for Teachers ·

2021/04/11

Constantly issuing reminders and following up with kids is exhausting. Helping kids understand how their brains work and explore ways to funnel their focus, time, and energy is fascinating. So, how do you approach time management through this lens? The teachers who are most successful at managing their time don’t see doing so as a burden. And, they don’t see mismanaging their time as a failure: it’s part of the experiment of learning what works for them and what doesn’t. They’re constantly trying

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06:57

Power through with...resilient thinking and planning

Angela Watson"s Truth for Teachers ·

2021/04/07

The uncertainty and constant changes have been one of the most stressful parts of this school year. Nearly every teacher I know has invested countless hours into setting up a system for one approach to learning, only to find out that everything’s going to be completely different the following day … and then it’s all going to change again two weeks after that. Resilient pedagogy (as defined by Joshua Eyler) is “a combination of course design principles and teaching strategies that are as

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21:24

EP222 Bring back joy by teaching outdoors: A how-to...

Angela Watson"s Truth for Teachers ·

2021/04/04

What if this is the perfect time to normalize outdoor learning and make it a permanent part of how we do school? What exactly does outdoor learning look like, and how can we provide equitable access to it? These are questions I’ve been mulling over for quite some time, and I’ve collected some fantastic photos, links, resources, and case studies to help you find a way to bring your classes outside. I’ll share a bit of the history of the “open air schooling movement” from the 1900s and 1910s, when the

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07:12

Power through with...relationship reconnection

Angela Watson"s Truth for Teachers ·

2021/03/31

Has your workload created a huge strain on your family, friendships, and/or marriage/partnership? Being a teacher often means making an impossible choice: when you’re focused on your loved ones, you feel like you’re neglecting your students. When you’re focused on your students, you feel like you’re neglecting your loved ones. Trying to add on your own wellbeing and self-care just compounds the guilt. My encouragement to you today is to think about the relationships you have that enhance your

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45:19

EP221 Three ways to make social-emotional learning...

Angela Watson"s Truth for Teachers ·

2021/03/28

How can we make SEL more than a buzzword? School psychologist Dr. Byron McClure is here to go beyond what’s trendy, and give an honest overview of the mental health and socio-emotional support students really need from us right now. Byron shares 3 specific practices you can do with kids to address their social-emotional needs on a daily basis in your classroom. You’re probably familiar with restorative conversations, daily check-ins, and morning meetings ... but Byron frames them in a larger context

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