Weekly Inspo Vids - Week Eleven
Hey friends,
Man, I’ll be honest. As I write this, it is a dreary Oregon afternoon at the end of a long week. I am exhausted and ready for some downtime.
I remember hearing once that the average American sleeps less in the summer and more in the winter, averaging roughly the same hours of sleep per night over the entire year. I’m definitely ready for more sleep and hope to catch up a bit in the coming days. I hope that you can rest some this weekend, too.
I picked a somewhat unusual video this week in that it doesn’t have a lot to do with teaching … at least not at first glance. In reality, I’d argue it has everything to do with it. I don’t know of a profession where systems are more important than in education. We have systems for attendance, systems for grading, systems for managing student behavior, systems for assessment, and on and on. The longer I swim in these waters, the more I believe that systems are essential. And at the classroom level, they’re just as important as at the building or district level. Without good systems, students will fall through the cracks. We simply don’t have the capacity to do it all without good habits in place. I think this video effectively articulates that sentiment.
And finally, our Emailable PD is all about managing transitions. Keeping a classroom running smoothly is highly dependent on effective transitions, and I think we offer some great advice to teachers at all levels of proficiency.
I truly hope this is all helpful. Respond and let me know!
Talk soon!
Weekly Video
Use in staff newsletters, encouraging emails, etc.
Possible Caption: We don’t rise to the level of your goals, you fall to the level of your systems.
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Weekly Quote
“Do something you really like, and hopefully it pays the rent. As far as I’m concerned, that’s success.”
Tom Petty
Weekly Emailable PD
Use in staff newsletters, emailable PD messages, etc.
Suggested Email Body:
This week, we’re focusing on one of the most overlooked tools for improving classroom flow and student engagement: smooth transitions. When we move between tasks with purpose and consistency, we create a rhythm that students can trust—and that trust translates into better focus and fewer disruptions. Transitions aren’t just about saving time; they’re about setting tone, preserving attention, and keeping learning on track. With just a few intentional tweaks, these in-between moments can become some of the most powerful parts of your day. Let’s make every shift count.
