Lessons That Last

How do students explore future careers? How do we help them find their passions? There are so many different paths to discover. In this episode, Julie and Laura talk about the power of setting studen…

Why are some students math averse? How do we build their confidence in mathematics? And, if we can make math fun, can we make any content more fun? In this episode, Julie and Laura talk about the pow…

How do we encourage students to do brave things? How do we help them grow in confidence? In this episode, Julie and Laura talk about the power of creating a safe space for students to take the risks …

Is all student behavior purposeful? Do relationships really come first?  Sometimes these "truths" are a little twisted. In this episode, Julie and Laura talk about the power of being calm and compass…

What's in a name? For kindergarteners, seeing a name printed on a poster or project is a big deal. How do we continue stoking that sense of pride and excitement? In this episode, Julie and Laura talk…

How do you focus on long term impact, beyond the benchmarks and end of year exams? In this episode, Julie and Laura talk about the power of helping students develop healthy, lifelong habits. Venus's …

How do you help the people you teach, lead, and love feel seen? In this episode, Julie and Laura talk about the power of a thoughtful letter of recommendation. They discuss the way honest feedback ca…

Did you make a resolution to start 2024? Maybe you chose one word or set a quarterly goal? In this inaugural episode of season 2, Julie and Laura talk about stretch goals and the support we all need …

Moving to a new place is difficult for young people, and often, it's teachers who help them adjust. In this episode, Julie and Laura talk about how teachers notice and respond to unspoken needs. They…

The time between Thanksgiving and winter holiday break can be stressful and hectic for teachers. In this episode, Julie and Laura talk about being part of the village that supports students and famil…

In this episode, Julie and Laura unpack Jamie's story about Mrs. Kessler, the high school teacher who was her biggest fan. They talk about the importance of supporting student athletes and the lesson…

In this special Thanksgiving episode, Julie and Laura talk about giving teachers space for creative lessons and approaches. They unpack Everett's story abut his first grade teacher, Mrs. Pembrooke, a…

In this episode, Julie and Laura talk about teachers who help students discover a passion. They consider the ways passions keep us going throughout our lives. They unpack Zane's story about his exper…

In this encore episode, we revisit a favorite past conversation. Julie and Laura discuss identifying and leveraging students' strengths. They talk about how having purpose and working in our strength…

In this episode, Julie and Laura talk about supporting students through big disappointments, from break ups to college admissions. They share Vince's story about Mrs. Stouffer, the teacher who helped…

In this episode, Julie and Laura talk about supporting student athletes, dealing with defeat, and keeping it all in perspective. They share Cyrus's story about his fourth grade teacher, Mrs. Peet. If…

It's finally here... the Lessons That Last book! It's full of inspiring teacher stories and thoughtful reflections, one for each school day. In this podcast episode, Julie and Laura share behind the …

How do teachers create environments safe for risk taking? How do they build classroom cultures where vulnerability is embraced? Mr. Vincent is a powerful model. In this episode, Julie and Laura share…