Lessons That Last
A teacher and a researcher talk about what it means to make a lasting impact on students' lives. Through stories people share about the teachers they remember, each episode explores what teachers say and do that sticks with students for years (maybe even decades). Using great teachers as models, we can all make a bigger impact on the people in our lives. New episodes are released every Sunday. For more inspirational content, visit https://www.teacherrecharge.com/stories
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 32 minutes
- Episodes
- 70
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Change, Loss, and Big Feelings
How do you help students when they experience loss or big changes? How do you know what they need? Shane's story about Mrs. Casey is the focus of the episode, and it illustrates the power of letting …
Relevance, Connection, and Remembering Why
How do you help students see the relevance and connections in your content? What makes them engage in your lessons? Colson's story about Mrs. Snow is the focus of the episode, and it illustrates the …
Motivation, Meaning, and Restaurant Meals
How do you motivate students today? What makes them engage in academic pursuits? Bree's story about Mrs. Knoll is the focus of the episode, and it illustrates the power of identifying as a scholar. I…
Tech, Talking, and Teacher Impact
How do you help students disconnect from devices and connect with you and each other? Vivianne's story about Mr. Tarr is the focus of the episode, and it illustrates the power of knowing students' st…
De-stressing, Delight, and Dance Breaks
Sometimes students just need to move. Mason's story about Mrs. Haynes is the focus of the episode, and it illustrates the power of a joyful dance break in the middle of a busy day. If you are looking…
Safety, Shoulder Partners, and a Purple Minion
Speaking up in the classroom can activate anxiety for some students. Amelia's story about Mrs. Snell is the focus of the episode, and it illustrates the power of safety and structure in student discu…
Dancing, De-Stressing, and Soul Train
The classroom can be a stressful place for students and teachers. In this episode, Julie and Laura talk about shaking off the stress. Mason's story about Mrs. Haynes is the focus of the episode, and …
Basketball, Boundaries, and Just Being There
What do we do when a student is striggling with grief and loss? In this episode, Julie and Laura talk about giving to others without giving ourselves away. Alex's story about Mr. Joseph is the focus …
Practice, Persistence, and Positive Self-Talk
How do we help students ditch those limiting beliefs? In this episode, Julie and Laura talk about the power of kicking negative thoughts to the curb. Grace's story about Mr. Fanning is the focus of t…
First Weeks, Fairness, and Getting Out of the Way
How do we create space for students to learn about each other? In this episode, Julie and Laura talk about the power of understanding differences. Steven's story about Mrs. Alderman is the focus of t…
Packs, Crews, and First Days of School
What do students really need in the first week of school? In this episode, Julie and Laura talk about the power of new beginnings and how to start building community on day one. Bentley's story about…
Endings, Emotions, and Wrapping Up
The end of the school year brings mixed emotions. In this episode, Julie and Laura talk about the power of wrapping up the year with celebrations of growth. Kenzie's story about Mrs. Pearl is the foc…
Appreciation, Advice, and Southern Sayings
Sometimes we think students aren't listening, but they remember what we say. In this episode, Julie and Laura talk about the power of packaging words of wisdom in colorful, memorable phrases. Cooper'…
Pride, Publishing, and Going Pro
Students can get caught up in compliance and grades, but with a little room, they can go deeper. In this episode, Julie and Laura talk about the power of losing the rubric and asking students how the…
Humor, Energy, and Awkward Authenticity
Students walk into classrooms on the first day hoping to like their teachers and have a little fun. In this episode, Julie and Laura talk about the power of being authentically you from day one. Cedr…
Wondering, Writing, and Winding Down
Students are naturally curious, and giving them space to ask questions can amplify engagement. In this episode, Julie and Laura talk about the power of eliciting wonderings around content. Dominic's …
Quitting, Connecting, and Honest Advice
Students make decisions, often with limited perspective and experience, which have a long term impact on their lives. How do we offer advice in affirming and helpful ways? In this episode, Julie and …
Teams, Norms, and Mathletes
Academic competitions can help students grow in ways beyond academics. Team competitions, with the guidance of a great teacher, can spur social and emotional growth, too. How do we help students lear…
Poerty, Prose, and Being Human
April is National Poetry month, and we're kicking it off with a sweet story about the power of a poem. How do we help students appreciate poetry and understand the beauty of words? How do we help the…
Fastballs, Feedback, and Being Coachable
How do we help students value and use feedback? How do we help them develop a work ethic and commitment to continuous improvement? In this episode, Julie and Laura talk about the power of using a coa…