Teaching Matters

Educators at every level will find examples and practical insight here, whether they teach in a classroom, lead a school, oversee a district, or work in a university. The book lays out a series of approaches for bringing back the energy of a new school year and keeping it going through the months ahead. It explains why offering praise benefits the person giving it as much as the one receiving it, shows how to start each week with genuine enthusiasm instead of dread, and offers ways to keep draining colleagues from taking over your mood. Readers also get concrete habits they can use to make ordinary workdays more rewarding.

The book is written for anyone who has lost sight of why they went into education. If you have felt worn down and struggled to recall the reasons that drew you to the profession, it offers a way to recharge and approach each day at your best. Its aim is to help you rediscover your commitment to teaching.