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Subscriptions every teacher needs
Having a subscription to the small things that help you get through the term can save time and energy.
rachelmaissan6
May 311 min read
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How to make your own promotion
In schools, career advancement opportunities are often limited, so it might be time to create your own promotion. Here are my suggestions to get you there.
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May 172 min read
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Five Self-care Strategies
It may seem obvious, but teaching is hard! Most teachers I know are strong, very emotionally well-regulated and deeply committed to...
rachelmaissan6
May 101 min read
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A hobby could make you a better teacher or leader
Try one of these hobbies and it could make you a better teacher or leader!
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Feb 12 min read
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Teaching is a rollercoaster ride
Two articles highlight the rollercoaster ride that is teaching.
rachelmaissan6
Jan 122 min read
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When I grow up, I want to be...
How does what you wanted to be when you grew up still influence your career decisions?
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Dec 14, 20242 min read
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The best gift ideas for a teacher (or yourself)!
Post about great (and not-so-great) gifts for teachers
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Dec 7, 20242 min read
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10 Ways to Make Meetings Better
Tips to make meetings better for everyone
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Nov 23, 20242 min read
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To declare or not to declare a disability
Article about whether people should declare a disability or not when applying for jobs
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Nov 9, 20243 min read
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Recovery ideas for teacher stress
Post about recovery ideas for stressed teachers and leaders
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Oct 25, 20243 min read
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Book Review: There is No Good Card for This
Book review of There is No Good Card for This
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Oct 16, 20243 min read
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Stop and smell the rose-hip (the benefits of having a cuppa)
Learn about the benefits of stopping for a cuppa
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Oct 12, 20242 min read
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Book Review: Dare to Lead
By Brené Brown Published 2018 by Random House Synopsis: Leadership is not about titles, status and power over people. Leaders are people...
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Sep 25, 20243 min read
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5 questions (and answers) about limiting beliefs
Article about limiting beliefs and how to tackle them
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Sep 21, 20244 min read
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Do teachers have the right to disconnect?
Post about the right to disconnect in the education context
rachelmaissan6
Sep 11, 20243 min read
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Book Review of Ready: How to Know When to Go and When to Stay
Review of the book Ready by David Richo
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Sep 4, 20243 min read
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Need a boost? Apply for a job you're overqualified for!
Tips for job hunting, especially applying for jobs you're overqualified for
rachelmaissan6
Aug 31, 20242 min read
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Cover letters for career change (tips and tricks)
Tips for writing cover letters for teachers looking to change careers
rachelmaissan6
Aug 24, 20243 min read
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Beware the big, bad boss
Article about 3 types of bad boss and how I've dealt with them.
rachelmaissan6
Aug 17, 20243 min read
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Teacher burn-out: raging inferno or smouldering ashes
I'm going to share my experiences of burn-out and options for support. In 2012 I was about ten years into my career as a classroom...
rachelmaissan6
Aug 10, 20242 min read
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