Nearly half of teachers say their students show little to no interest in learning. In this episode of Cool Cat Teacher Talk, four educators from around the world share what actually works to build classroom culture that transforms learning. From student motivation to productive struggle to teaching thinking on purpose, this episode is packed with practical strategies you can use right away.

In this episode, you'll learn how to:

• Build student motivation by getting to know your students and being vulnerable with them
• Help students embrace productive struggle using James Nottingham's Learning Pit
• Teach thinking explicitly with routines like See, Think, Wonder
• Create school cultures where every voice can speak honestly without apology
• Celebrate small wins to build momentum for bigger victories

Dr. Tracee Perryman, James Nottingham, Daron "Coach Frank" Franklin, and Alice Vigors light up this show with their expertise and motivation to help all of us improve the culture in our classrooms today.

Show notes and resources: https://www.coolcatteacher.com/culture2026