Dr. Janae Tovar shares the difficult decision of leaving the classroom mid-year. It’s very easy to vilify teachers who break a contract and leave their classroom mid-year. After listening to Janae’s story, I hope you are more understanding when a teacher makes that difficult decision, even if it is inconvenient for everyone.Get in touch with Dr. Tovar: LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/janae-tovar/">@‌Janae Tovar</a>

Increasing Learning and Decreasing Anxiety with Francie Weinberg

Descriptions of effective teaching often depict an idealized form of "perfect" instruction. Yet, pursuing perfection in teaching, which depends on children's behavior, is ultimately futile. To be effective, lessons and educators need to operate with about 75% efficiency. The remaining 25% can be impactful, but expecting it in every lesson, every day, is unrealistic. Perfection in teaching may be unattainable, but progress is not. Whether you are aiming for the 75% effectiveness mark or striving for continuous improvement, this podcast will guide you in that endeavor.