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The Power of Boring: How Repetition Creates Sustainable Excellence in Teaching and Life (STRONG Teacher Report #2)
The secret to teaching for 26+ years? Embrace boring.
Same morning routine. Same Sunday reset. Same practices over and over.
In this week's STRONG Teachers Report, I'm sharing:
- Updates from The STRONG Teacher's Lounge
- What's new at Why Edify
- Three truths about sustainable teaching that have been on my mind
Chapters
00:00 Embracing the Power of Routine
02:12 Updates from the Strong Teachers Lounge
04:52 Leveraging AI in Education
07:15 Sustainable Practices in Teaching
09:37 Reflections on Teacher Energy and Discipline
12:27 Designing Your Own Systems for Success
Resources Mentioned: 📚 Blog Posts:
The Power of Boring:https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/the-power-of-boring/
When a Student Says "I Can't": https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/when-a-student-says-i-cant/
Teacher Energy and the Budget Approach: https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/teacher-energy-the-budget-approach/
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📧 Why Edify Newsletter:
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🎧 Podcast Episode Mentioned:
Classroom Management Without Yelling: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0999O5Yk48rp4zhulzVk6R?si=x6C7_n27SWqRM_IoL-g3IQ
About The STRONG Teachers Report:
A weekly update sharing what's happening in The STRONG Teacher's Lounge, new content from Why Edify, and philosophical reflections on sustainable teaching practice.
About Why Edify:
Helping teachers achieve excellence without exhaustion through the STRONG Framework—integrating Stoicism, Ikigai philosophy, and research-backed wellness practices.
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