Teachers Need Teachers Podcast
1) Ep 146 What Are Grades Actually Communicating Anymore
Grades were never meant to do this much work. In this episode, I reflect on how grading shifted from traditional point-based systems to standards-based grading and grading for learning — and how, in m...Show More
2) Ep 145 Getting It All Done: How Teachers Can Plan Without Panic
Getting it all done in teaching often feels impossible—especially in the second half of the school year. In this episode, I share a midyear planning roadmap designed for teachers who feel behind on cu...Show More
3) Ep 144 Students Aren’t Broken — They’re Responding
In this episode, I talk about the conditions shaping what we’re seeing in classrooms right now—especially around behavior, attention, and regulation—and why so many teachers are quietly questioning th...Show More
4) Ep 143 Why I Stepped Away and Why I'm Back
After a year and a half away, I’m back—and in this episode, I’m sharing why I stepped away from teaching content, and why I’m returning now. This wasn’t a dramatic exit or a burnout spiral. It was a c...Show More
5) Ep 142 Navigating School Politics
Learn how teachers can navigate school politics and prioritize student learning. Just one of the many things teachers need to understand!I have a new YouTube channel! Join me over there and subscribe...Show More
6) Candidly Kim - The Point of Lesson Plans
Let's get real about lesson plans and whether or not they're worth it!I have a new YouTube channel! Join me over there and subscribe!Got questions, feedback, or want to be on the show? You can email m...Show More
7) Ep 141 End-of-the year hacks for less stress
Teachers, feeling the end-of-year crunch? This episode offers practical tips to not only survive but thrive during the final stretch. Learn how to prepare for what's expected (testing, celebrations), ...Show More
8) Candidly Kim - Master Schedule Time
In this episode, we're diving into the nerve-wracking world of master schedule time in schools. It's that crucial period where teachers' assignments, prep periods, and uncertainties about the next aca...Show More
9) Ep 140 How I Transformed Teaching Stress into Success
Are you tired of the frustration that comes with delivering crucial lessons only to find students missing or failing to grasp the material? Join me as I explore a transformative solution that has revo...Show More
10) ONE Simple Shift in Teaching Saved Me!
In this episode, I spill the beans on how a game-changing shift in my teaching approach not only made my life easier but saved my career in the process! If you're tired of the teacher nightmares we al...Show More