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Woman sitting in a classroom with a board that says Rest in Session

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Somewhere along the way, we learned that rest was the opposite of productivity. That to be a strong leader meant pushing through exhaustion, being available 24/7, and skipping self-care in the name of service.

Reset to Reimagine

10 TED Talks That Will Actually Make You Excited to Teach Again

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These 10 TED Talks will reignite your passion AND give you fresh ideas for fall. No boring PowerPoints. No educational jargon. Just pure inspiration.

10 TED Talks

Woman holding the number 5

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Whew. We made it, y’all. Another school year in the books. And if you’re anything like me, you’re probably somewhere between proud, exhausted, and already thinking ahead to next year.

What Didn’t Work This Year…

Don't Just Survive Featured Image

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You didn’t just want to survive the end of the year. You wanted to finish strong. And if that didn’t quite happen the way you hoped—let’s take a breath.

Don’t Just Survive the End of the Year…

Beyond the Break Room featured image

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Teacher Appreciation Week is JUST around the corner, and if you’re a school leader, this is an amazing opportunity to show up and show out for your teachers!

Beyond Break Room Treats

Spring Survival Mode featured image

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Between high-stakes testing, staff burnout, end-of-year evaluations, and student behavior peaks, this time of year feels like a pressure cooker.

Spring Survival Mode

Anti-Equity Era blog post

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I’ve created a Resource Bank of Free Tools to support educators, leaders, and advocates who are determined to stay grounded in their values and continue the work that matters most.

Tools for the Fight

Deonna's herb garden

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On a whim, I decided to start growing parsley and mint. I bought the plants, grabbed the soil, and got to work. What started as a small hobby to keep my hands and mind busy (instead of scrolling through social media) quickly turned into a passion.

Patience in the Classroom