Lessons That Last

What do students really need in the first week of school? In this episode, Julie and Laura talk about the power of new beginnings and how to start building community on day one. Bentley's story about Mrs. Pitt is the focus of the episode, and it highlights the power of a crew. If you're excited (and a little nervous) about a new school year, this episode is for you!

You can find Bentley's story (and all the stories we share on the pod) in the Lessons That Last book, It's available at your favorite bookseller. Check it out on Amazon here: https://bit.ly/3OiZr38

For even more teacher resources, visit the Teacher Recharge website, https://www.teacherrecharge.com/
Connect with Julie on social media @JulieSHasson
and Laura @lraestes

The end of the school year brings mixed emotions. In this episode, Julie and Laura talk about the power of wrapping up the year with celebrations of growth. Kenzie's story about Mrs. Pearl is the focus of the episode, and it highlights the beauty of personal messages. If you've been wondering how to bring closure to the school year, this episode is for you!

You can find Kenzie's story (and all the stories we share on the pod) in the Lessons That Last book, It's available at your favorite bookseller. Check it out on Amazon here: https://bit.ly/3OiZr38

For even more teacher resources, visit the Teacher Recharge website, https://www.teacherrecharge.com/
Connect with Julie on social media @JulieSHasson
and Laura @lraestes

Sometimes we think students aren't listening, but they remember what we say. In this episode, Julie and Laura talk about the power of packaging words of wisdom in colorful, memorable phrases. Cooper's story about Mr. Penz is the focus of the episode, and it highlights the power of teaching life lessons along with content. If you've been wondering if your students really listen, this episode is for you!

You can find Cooper's story (and all the stories we share on the pod) in the Lessons That Last book, It's available at your favorite bookseller. Check it out on Amazon here: https://bit.ly/3OiZr38

For even more teacher resources, visit the Teacher Recharge website, https://www.teacherrecharge.com/
Connect with Julie on social media @JulieSHasson
and Laura @lraestes

Students can get caught up in compliance and grades, but with a little room, they can go deeper. In this episode, Julie and Laura talk about the power of losing the rubric and asking students how they feel about their final product. Maya's story about Mrs. Demmi is the focus of the episode, and it highlights the power of allowing students to unpack the assignment and evaluate their own work. If you've been thinking about developing young writers, this episode is for you!

You can find Maya's story (and all the stories we share on the pod) in the Lessons That Last book, It's available at your favorite bookseller. Check it out on Amazon here: https://bit.ly/3OiZr38

For even more teacher resources, visit the Teacher Recharge website, https://www.teacherrecharge.com/
Connect with Julie on social media @JulieSHasson
and Laura @lraestes

Students walk into classrooms on the first day hoping to like their teachers and have a little fun. In this episode, Julie and Laura talk about the power of being authentically you from day one. Cedrick's story about Mr. Colson is the focus of the episode, and it highlights the power of connecting with humor. If you've been thinking about connecting with students in those awkward middle years, this episode is for you!

You can find Cedrick's story (and all the stories we share on the pod) in the Lessons That Last book, It's available at your favorite bookseller. Check it out on Amazon here: https://bit.ly/3OiZr38

For even more teacher resources, visit the Teacher Recharge website, https://www.teacherrecharge.com/
Connect with Julie on social media @JulieSHasson
and Laura @lraestes

Students are naturally curious, and giving them space to ask questions can amplify engagement. In this episode, Julie and Laura talk about the power of eliciting wonderings around content. Dominic's story about Mrs. Holland is the focus of the episode, and it highlights the power of stoking students' curiosity. If you've been thinking about how to engage your students through the power of questions, this episode is for you!

You can find Dominis's story (and all the stories we share on the pod) in the Lessons That Last book, It's available at your favorite bookseller. Check it out on Amazon here: https://bit.ly/3OiZr38
For even more teacher resources, visit the Teacher Recharge website, https://www.teacherrecharge.com/
Connect with Julie on social media @JulieSHasson
and Laura @lraestes

Students make decisions, often with limited perspective and experience, which have a long term impact on their lives. How do we offer advice in affirming and helpful ways? In this episode, Julie and Laura talk about the power of nonjudgmental, honest advice. Marvin's story about Mr. Schafer is the focus of the episode, and it highlights the power of staying a little longer and trying a little more. If you've been thinking about how to gently guide your students, this episode is for you! And let's all embrace the power of just one more.

You can find Marvin's story (and all the stories we share on the pod) in the Lessons That Last book, It's available at your favorite bookseller. Check it out on Amazon here: https://bit.ly/3OiZr38
For even more teacher resources, visit the Teacher Recharge website, https://www.teacherrecharge.com/
Connect with Julie on social media @JulieSHasson
and Laura @lraestes

Academic competitions can help students grow in ways beyond academics. Team competitions, with the guidance of a great teacher, can spur social and emotional growth, too. How do we help students learn to collaborate rather than dominate? How do we help them value all voices? In this episode, Julie and Laura talk about the power of collaborative student teams. Finn's story about Mrs. Lance is the focus of the episode, and it's a reminder of team norms. If you've been thinking about how to magnify the quiet voices, this episode is for you! And let's all lift up an underrepresented voice this week.

You can find Finn's story (and all the stories we share on the pod) in the Lessons That Last book, It's available at your favorite bookseller. Check it out on Amazon here: https://bit.ly/3OiZr38
For even more teacher resources, visit the Teacher Recharge website, https://www.teacherrecharge.com/
Connect with Julie on social media @JulieSHasson
and Laura @lraestes

April is National Poetry month, and we're kicking it off with a sweet story about the power of a poem. How do we help students appreciate poetry and understand the beauty of words? How do we help them see themselves as poets and authors? In this episode, Julie and Laura talk about incorporating poetry into any content. Jennifer's story about Mrs. Rosen is the focus of the episode, and it's a reminder of the importance of exposing students to many kinds of writing. If you've been thinking about how to bring poetry into your content, this episode is for you! And let's all write a poem about something we love!

You can find Jennifer's story (and all the stories we share on the pod) in the Lessons That Last book, It's available at your favorite bookseller. Check it out on Amazon here: https://bit.ly/3OiZr38

How do we help students value and use feedback? How do we help them develop a work ethic and commitment to continuous improvement? In this episode, Julie and Laura talk about the power of using a coaching approach. Gino's story about Mr. Gobel is the focus of the episode, and it's a reminder of the importance of challenging students to keep getting a little better. If you've been thinking about how to teach life lessons in your content, this episode is for you! And remember... sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, and sometimes it rains.

You can find Mack's story (and all the stories we share on the pod) in the Lessons That Last book, It's available at your favorite bookseller. Check it out on Amazon here: https://bit.ly/3OiZr38