Even young students can learn how to understanding and combat misinformation, and it’s a key information literacy skill in 2025. To go deeper in this topic, I talked with Melanie Trecek-King of Thinking is Power, because I love how her approach to the topic of misinformation is characterized by compassion and empathy. In our conversation for my Truth for Teachers podcast, Melanie emphasized that everyone is susceptible to misinformation, and falling for it doesn’t indicate a lack of...

Starting the school day doesn’t have to be chaotic or rushed. In this article + podcast episode on Truth for Teachers, I’m sharing how soft starts are transforming classrooms by offering a calm, low-pressure beginning that allows students to ease into their day. Soft starts accomplish more than just setting a calm tone—they’re a powerful tool for: promoting social-emotional learning giving kids the autonomy they need to feel in control of their learning fostering self-regulation,...

Over the years, school districts have become increasingly aware of what neurodivergent folks need in order to do their best work. But have you ever wondered why those supports are usually provided to students only, and not to staff? We expect teachers to differentiate instruction, but don’t personalize teacher support or ensure that every individual educator has the resources they need to thrive. So, I got curious about whether educators think accommodations are needed, and if so, what it...