S2EP04 How to be pro-active with uninvolved (and overly-involved) parents

EP301 5 ways to make an old lesson feel fresh and interesting again (with Betsy Potash of Spark Creativity): Bored with your curriculum or instructional routines? I’m talking with Betsy Potash of the Spark Creativity Podcast about easy ways to make things feel fresh and interesting again. Often we switch things up in our teaching to keep ourselves from... by Angela Watson's Truth for Teachers

40 min listen

EP300 Teaching through hormonal changes: post-partum, perimenopause, and beyond (with Dr. Jen Gunter): This topic is definitely new territory for my Truth for Teachers podcast, and I was initially hesitant to include it because I didn’t want to overshare. However, as I began to talk to other women about this, I realized how many of us really... by Angela Watson's Truth for Teachers

35 min listen

EP299 A spring cleaning classroom guide: what if you didn’t need all that STUFF to teach well?: Do you refuse to throw anything out because you MIGHT need it one day, or find yourself holding on to worthless stuff “just in case” you need it? In this episode, I’ll share 10 things you can get rid of in your classroom this spring to make... by Angela Watson's Truth for Teachers

17 min listen

EP298 Clock out confidently: 5 tips to get out the door at contract time (with June Link): This episode features a sneak peek from one of the upcoming sessions. You’ll hear from a teacher named June Link, whose session is called, “Clock out confidently: 5 tips to get out the door at contract time.” In this episode, June shares some... by Angela Watson's Truth for Teachers

28 min listen

Join us for the FREE 40 Hour Teacher Workweek Online Summit in April: It's the only event focused entirely on saving teachers TIME! Learn from current K-12 teachers as they share their best tips for working more effectively, efficiently, and enjoyably. is an online course I first created in 2015 (with a total update in... by Angela Watson's Truth for Teachers

7 min listen

EP297 Feedback first: How 2 different teachers help students focus on learning, not grades: Teachers spend so much time giving feedback to students, but often kids don’t internalize it. They tune out the carefully-crafted written comments on their work, briefly register the grade they earned, and move on. So how can we help students care... by Angela Watson's Truth for Teachers

27 min listen

EP296 Thinking creatively about tough problems: the power of diffuse thinking for you and your students: Have you ever noticed how breakthroughs often come when you're not actively trying to find a solution? That's diffuse thinking at work: a relaxed state in which creativity flourishes. On today’s episode of Truth for Teachers, I’ll share how... by Angela Watson's Truth for Teachers

22 min listen

EP295 Can banning phones in school help solve the youth mental health crisis? (with Dr. Jean Twenge): There has been a significant increase in mental health issues among young people in America since 2012, including anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicide attempts, and suicide. Contrary to popular belief, these trends started before the pandemic, with... by Angela Watson's Truth for Teachers

29 min listen

EP294 What does it mean to “teach like yourself’ in 2024? (with Dr. Gravity Goldberg): “Making a conscious and intentional effort to tap into your own personal power and being courageous” is the way today’s guest defines “teaching like yourself.” I’m talking with Dr. Gravity Goldberg, whom you might remember from a 2019... by Angela Watson's Truth for Teachers

32 min listen

EP293 When students don’t want to think for themselves or put in effort, try this.: Do you feel like self-advocacy among students is a pervasive problem? As in, if students don’t know what to do, they won’t ask questions or seek out more information … they’ll just sit there and do nothing. If something is challenging, they... by Angela Watson's Truth for Teachers

25 min listen

EP292 How I'm planning and setting goals this year: I’m back from my sabbatical and excited to share how I used my time off and what I’m planning for 2024! I’m sharing more about my personal daily art practice in December (which I plan to continue) and time with family over the holidays. I also... by Angela Watson's Truth for Teachers

22 min listen

EP291 Creating space this winter for dreaming and radical reimagination: This episode is the last for 2023, and Truth for Teachers will be back in January. If you want to learn more about my sabbatical process or how you can take one with me on your break, . I thought carefully about the message I wanted to leave you... by Angela Watson's Truth for Teachers

23 min listen

EP290 The surprising truth about how talent is developed (with Rishi Sriram): What if there was no such thing as innate talent? That’s the argument my guest today is making: that talent is not a cause, but an outcome. It is cultivated, developed, and learned. I’m talking with Dr. Rishi Sriram, who serves as Associate... by Angela Watson's Truth for Teachers

54 min listen

EP289 A practical guide to building students’ attention stamina and ability to focus: How long can you read a book without getting distracted? Do you swipe through TikToks or reels before they’re over because you’ve gotten impatient? Do you find it hard to just stream a TV show or movie without also looking at your phone or doing... by Angela Watson's Truth for Teachers

32 min listen

EP288 Mindful moment: Finding the calm amidst chaos: Let’s try something new together! I started offering guided “mindful moments” on my new Truth for Teachers Daily Encouragement podcast about once per week, interspersing them with the main content of uplifting and motivational messages. I... by Angela Watson's Truth for Teachers

16 min listen

EP287 Bell-to-bell instruction is NOT best practice. Here's the research.: The expectation that students be fully engaged in learning tasks from the first minute of the class period until the last is known as “bell-to-bell instruction.” It’s a widely-accepted practice in education, but does neuroscience actually... by Angela Watson's Truth for Teachers

31 min listen

EP286 Student-centered learning sounds great, but what’s the reality? (with Erika Walther): Need a practical roadmap for increasing student ownership? So much of teaching now revolves around teacher accountability, but the same accountability and ownership can be transformative for students as well! Students who have opportunities to... by Angela Watson's Truth for Teachers

41 min listen

TfT Daily Encouragement Podcast announcement: I’m starting a brand new show with short episodes dropping each week from Monday-Friday! The purpose of the Truth for Teachers Daily Encouragement Podcast is to offer an exclusive message each day for educators who want to show up as the best... by Angela Watson's Truth for Teachers

11 min listen

EP285 Why boys are struggling (and what educators can do about it): I recently read a powerful book called, . It’s not the first piece of media I’ve consumed about the crises men are facing in the U.S. right now, but IS the first I’ve seen with a deeply comprehensive, intersectional understanding of the problems... by Angela Watson's Truth for Teachers

56 min listen

EP284 Ask me anything: Listener questions about my personal + professional life: This AMA is a follow-up to the 3 part summer series I created for the podcast to celebrate 20 years of sharing teaching ideas online and reflect on my personal and professional growth during that time. In the final ep of that series, I included a link... by Angela Watson's Truth for Teachers

57 min listen

EP283 Rooted in joy: Creating a classroom culture of equity, belonging, and care (with Dr. Deonna Smith): If you need an uplifting conversation to get you energized for the new school year, this episode is a can’t-miss! I’m talking with Dr. Deonna Smith about the ideas behind her new book, Rooted in Joy: Creating a Classroom Culture of Equity,... by Angela Watson's Truth for Teachers

38 min listen

EP282 Where I’m going: Reflections on what excites me about my work & the future of schools: I’m concluding the 3 part podcast series this summer offering a deep dive into my personal story: where I’ve been, where I’m at, and where I’m going. Usually you can listen to my podcast episodes in any order you want, but since this is... by Angela Watson's Truth for Teachers

71 min listen

EP281 Why planning ahead can be a form of self-care (with Lisa Woodruff): It’s a myth that “having a plan” means locking yourself into a rigid schedule from which you can’t deviate. Knowing the things you want to experience and accomplish (and carving out time for them) is one of the most powerful ways to craft a... by Angela Watson's Truth for Teachers

33 min listen

EP280 Where I’m at: Reflections on who I’ve become as a person and educator: This is the 2nd episode in my 3 part summer podcast series offering a deep dive into my personal story: where I’ve been, where I’m at, and where I’m going. Usually you can listen to my podcast episodes in any order you want, but since this is... by Angela Watson's Truth for Teachers

69 min listen

EP279 Summit sneak peek: K-12 teachers share their favorite timesaving tips & tricks: The first FREE online summit focused entirely on saving teachers time is happening July 10th and 11th! The 40 Hour Teacher Workweek Online Summit is: Entirely online Completely FREE Beneficial for all K-12 teacher Includes 30+ presentations and... by Angela Watson's Truth for Teachers

39 min listen

EP278 How I got here: Reflections on 20 years of sharing teaching ideas online: I’m getting deeply personal and vulnerable in this 3 part summer podcast series, and sharing things with you that I’ve NEVER talked about publicly before! This was sooo hard for me to do … but it’s the 20 year anniversary of my teaching... by Angela Watson's Truth for Teachers

62 min listen

EP277 Can you do "fewer things, better" when there's a staff shortage?: If you’re constantly covering for absent colleagues, supporting temporary hires in your building, or otherwise taking on additional duties because there aren’t enough people on staff … you’re not alone. Teacher shortages have been one of... by Angela Watson's Truth for Teachers

37 min listen

EP276 Finding flow: How to teach productivity strategies to students: We all want students to be self-directed in their learning and take initiative to figure things out for themselves. We want them to think critically and engage in the struggle of understanding so they come out on the other side truly owning their own... by Angela Watson's Truth for Teachers

22 min listen

EP275 What does it mean to “bring the best version of yourself” to the classroom? (with Elena Aguilar): Who you ARE matters just as much as what you DO. How can you show up as the best version of yourself each day, not only for students, but in every aspect of life? I’m talking today with Elena Aguilar, a writer, leader, teacher, coach and the author... by Angela Watson's Truth for Teachers

40 min listen

EP274 Unlocking new ways to see learning—and ourselves—through STEM practices (w/ Jason McKenna): As a child, I didn’t think I was a “math and science” person. But you know what I did like? Robots. Robotics would have been an easy inroad into science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) practices that would have piqued my interest in a... by Angela Watson's Truth for Teachers

28 min listen

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