356: Beyond the Lesson Plan & How to Get Students to Care

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In this episode we dive into one of the biggest challenges teachers face—getting students to actually care about what they’re learning. Great lesson planning isn’t just about standards and objectives—it’s about connection, relevance, and engagement.

Join us as we explore how intentional planning can transform your lessons from “just another class” into experiences that matter to your students.

356: Lesson Plan & CareQuotables

  • “Personal growth over grades. ”
  • “That classroom environment has to be a place where they want to take risks.”
  • “When students feel known, they feel respected, and their more likely to find meaning in what their working on. “

 

 

 

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Always a Lesson: Teacher Essentials for Classroom and Career Success:  https://amzn.to/409AUCt

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I am a teacher trainer and coach. Working elbow to elbow with teachers and teacher leaders to ensure instructional proficiency and student achievement soar lights me up. We have a real need in our nation for strong educators to remain in the field. My blog, book, podcast, courses and instructional materials are geared towards empowering teachers (and those that lead them) to receive the support needed to grow and thrive today, tomorrow and always.

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