The Cornerstone for Teachers

OCTOBER 2, 2016

The first roadblock of discouragement tends to hit a little sooner than most teachers are expecting. And it’s not just new teachers this happens to–when you’ve been in the profession for awhile, you realize some disillusionment is a normal part of teaching, but you convince yourself that THIS year will be different.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

MAY 20, 2018

This week on the Truth for Teachers podcast: What should you do this summer to get rejuvenated and ready to tackle the new school year in the fall? That first back-to-school ad in July just takes all the wind out of your sails, and you’re hit with that sudden moment of panic that the summer is going by way too fast.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

AUGUST 8, 2021

The Truth for Teachers podcast is BACK for season 14, and have I got some incredible things in the works for you! Read on for a quick personal update about my summer, what new changes are coming to the site, and a sneak peek at some upcoming podcast episode topics. No time to finish reading?

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

SEPTEMBER 9, 2018

This week on the Truth for Teachers podcast: Why do good teachers always end up with too much workload? Today on the Truth for Teachers podcast, you’ll get to listen in on a conversation I had with Shawnta Barnes. I know this happens in schools all across the country.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

AUGUST 16, 2020

This week on the Truth for Teachers podcast: Let’s talk about resilient teaching , or more specifically, how to create resilient designs or lesson plans w hether your school district will be using a remote learning/remote teaching model, hybrid learning/blended learning model , or conducting in-person classes.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

MAY 2, 2021

Those are the questions I’m exploring in this article and podcast episode. What follows is a condensed transcript of my conversation with Amy Stohs , who is currently a 2nd grade teacher in Northern Virginia, and was named Teacher of the Year in 2019 while she was teaching 6th grade. or subscribe in your podcast app. ?.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

OCTOBER 21, 2018

This episode of the Truth for Teachers podcast is for educators who struggle with anxiety and feel like you’re just drowning in work. I know from consuming so much audio content myself how much benefit there is to repeatedly listening to positive, encouraging words spoken into your mind and heart.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

OCTOBER 20, 2019

In this episode of the Truth for Teachers podcast, you’ll hear a coaching call with a 7th-grade honors and regular ELA teacher named Rebecca. She’s a graduate of the 40 Hour Teacher Workweek Club and has put a lot of strategies in place to streamline her workload and focus on what really matters in her instruction.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

MARCH 10, 2019

I thought it would make a cool podcast episode if I pulled out each of those five syndromes from the book, and talked about how they might be holding you back. . Some teachers find themselves perpetually chasing shiny objects: the next new, exciting trend that will transform their teaching. Want to listen instead of read ?

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

This week on the Truth for Teachers podcast: Dr. Catlin Tucker , a blended learning coach and teacher of 16 years, shares her expertise about tackling the different aspects of blended teaching including engagement, group work, and assessment in a virtual classroom or hybrid setting.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

APRIL 7, 2019

In this episode of the Truth for Teachers podcast: t he four core beliefs of doing fewer things, better that will give you the courage to focus on what matters most. You care about making a difference, not only in the classroom, but in your family and community, too. Want to listen instead of read ?

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

MAY 12, 2019

Certainly, people of any gender can experience parenting guilt and we’ll get to that, but statistically, women feel it much more acutely. And interestingly, the data didn’t change that much when moms who are not employed outside the home were interviewed. Some studies showed as high as 97%.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

DECEMBER 4, 2016

We think: I t’s too hard to stop. We’re relying too much on willpower, and not enough on habits and changing our environment. This post is based on the latest episode of my weekly podcast, Angela Watson’s Truth for Teachers. The truth is that you can form new habits in just a day or two.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

And the truth is that there’s really no such thing as zero-waste and the term only exists to remind us that we’re working toward a circular system, not that we should be beating ourselves up about every time trash enters our lives as it inevitably does. Subscribe in your podcast app, or download the MP3 here and listen on the go!

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

This week on the Truth for Teachers podcast: A sneak peek on book #5 and my current book-writing process. Some folks are interested in publishing their own and are hoping for some good insights, while others just like to read what I’ve written and are curious about what happens behind the scenes.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

When just basic adulting feels like too much? If you’re so physically exhausted and emotionally spent that trying to decide what to have for dinner feels overwhelming, you’ve probably gone too long without basic self-care practices that help you stay balanced. Take a 15-minute walk as soon as you can.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

JANUARY 20, 2019

This week on the Truth for Teachers podcast: How to become an organized teacher with Organize 365’s Lisa Woodruff. She is a former classroom teacher who now owns her own business and teaches organizational skills for a living. Click here to learn more about Lisa’s Teacher Workbox.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

This week on the Truth for Teachers podcast: How teachers can create flexible routines within structure. In this episode, I’m talking with a graduate of the 40 Hour Teacher Workweek Club named Amy. Click play to listen, or subscribe to Truth for Teachers in your podcast app. ?.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

Whenever I mention a 40-hour workweek for teachers, people tend to have one of two objections. Either they think it’s not possible, or they think it’s not aspirational—that you can’t do a good job in 40 hours a week, so you shouldn’t even try to attempt that as a teacher. 2) Ineffective and average teachers who work long hours.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

In this episode of Truth for Teachers, we’re talking about how to keep teaching from ruining your marriage (or any relationship you have with a significant other). I shared with members of the 40 Hour Teacher Workweek Club that I was going to do this episode and asked for their input.

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