A recent survey from eSpark showed some very interesting insights into what teachers are looking for in 2024 - the top of the list? Student engagement.

That isn't a surprise, we've been talking about student engagement forever. It's only gotten more and more difficult to capture a student's attention in an era of quick, easily digestible content. What's new is how eSpark has chosen to approach this struggle.

I sat down with two members of the eSpark team, Mary Gurley and John Jennings, to understand what they've learned from listening to teachers and how they use that feedback in their product.

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Your feet hurt, your back aches, your brain is fried. Luckily, teachers have it easy and get their summers off, right? (You can’t see it, but I’m rolling my eyes.)

Whether you had a restful summer or are still burnt out from spring, let’s chat about start the year with healthy self-care practices that are realistic and maintainable. We’re going to talk about meal planning, making good use of your break time, taking lunch alone, getting tasks done during the day, rethinking grading strategies, and setting expectations with parents.

We aren’t meant to live lives we need to take a break from. Let’s work on creating healthier boundaries for ourselves - it’s possible, even for teachers - because after all, it is just a job.

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I had one of the most stress-free weeks of my life, and here’s how I did it.

Teachers, I know back to school is crazy - my two teenagers just went back, and I can all too vividly remember my days of classroom decorating and meeting new students. Somehow, I was still able to find peace in the madness. I did it through chore delegation, preparing outfits and foods for the week, listening to my body, and making better use of my waiting time.

It is practical to be a teacher and have low-stress weeks. Here’s what you need to do.

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