It's time to shift the narrative - teaching should be joyful and teachers can feel successful...even in the face of challenging circumstances. While many educators are leaving the profession, others have rolled up their sleeves and shined brightly through the challenges and pressures of the tumultuous education landscape. Countless others are just entering the field, eager to contribute and impact the lives of their students. What can we learn from these types of teachers? What habits enable teachers to be effective in any environment? And how do we build and sustain practices that help us rise to every challenge? This title provides the knowledge and tools to develop habits that create joyful, successful learning environments for teachers and students. From their vast experience and research-based knowledge, a team of eternal optimists show the crucial relationship between teacher well-being and student success. They provide a practical framework for teachers to regain control of their mindset and their practice, despite the many factors outside of their control. This book helps teachers unlock their full potential by exploring habits such as collaborating, setting high expectations, using data to drive decisions, prioritizing effectively, and more; providing reflection boxes, note-catchers, planning tools, and at-a-glance sounds like/looks like
charts; offering a format that can be used personally, with a coach, or in a PLC, and to focus on one habit at a time, or more, or with colleagues; sharing real-life stories of resilience and adaptation that illustrate and bring each habit to life; and detailing strategies to navigate classroom challenges and develop a positive learning environment amid the complexities of contemporary education. Whether you're embarking on a personal growth journey or collaborating with colleagues, this book can help you achieve teaching habits that will help you thrive, not just survive.