Weekly Inspo Vids - Week Twenty Two
Hey folks,
I hope everyone’s week has been decent. My household has been hit with a lot of respiratory ickiness, which has kept me away from the building for several days. Thankfully, we’re on the mend and should be back to normal after the long weekend.
I’m really excited about this week’s video for several reasons. First, it’s about curiosity—one of my absolute favorite topics (I even started a company with "curiosity" in its name a long, long time ago). Second, I love how the person featured in the video (who is the producer of films like Apollo 13 and A Beautiful Mind) had a deep curiosity that didn’t show up in his school transcripts. It’s a great reminder that grades often don’t reflect our students’ true potential or their incredible capacity for learning. Finally, I think approaching others with genuine curiosity is so important. It takes away so much of the malice in the world and helps build stronger relationships.
On a similar note, this week’s Emailable PD is fantastic (if I do say so myself). It’s all about incorporating student interests into lesson planning—a strategy that’s been the biggest game-changer in my own teaching. Your teachers will find it both refreshing and impactful. I truly believe it!
Enjoy!
Weekly Video
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Weekly Quote
“Friendship is a priceless gift that cannot be bought nor sold, but its value is far greater than a mountain made of gold.”
Muhammad Ali
Weekly Emailable PD
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This week’s Emailable PD, “Student Interests,” is packed with practical ideas to help teachers make learning more engaging and fun by tapping into what students care about most. When lessons connect to their passions and preferences, students are more motivated, curious, and creative—and the learning sticks! This guide walks teachers through easy, actionable steps like getting to know their students, tying interests to the curriculum, offering choices, and encouraging student-led learning. It’s a simple yet powerful way to help students take ownership of their education and feel excited about coming to class.
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