Teachers Deserve It: Real Talk

Tired of PD days that waste time and drain morale? In this episode of TDI: Real Talk, Rae Hughart breaks down why traditional professional development often leads to disappointment—and what real grow…

In this episode of TDI: Real Talk, Rae Hughart shares the bold vision behind Teachers Deserve It: reaching 1 million educators by the end of 2025 through PD that actually works. No more wasted time, …

In this episode of TDI: Real Talk, Rae Hughart shares what it really takes for educators to rest—not just escape—during the summer months. Inspired by her 3-part Substack series, Rae unpacks what str…

In this episode of TDI: Real Talk, Rae Hughart unpacks the hesitation many educators feel when using AI tools—and reframes the conversation completely. What if AI didn’t replace your voice, but helpe…

This week on TDI: Real Talk, Rae Hughart takes you behind the scenes of the latest Teachers Deserve It focus groups—where educators from across the country are sharing the raw, unfiltered truth about…

This excerpt from "Teachers Deserve It" emphasizes that while Teacher Appreciation Week is a positive occasion, the level of recognition and support teachers receive should be the norm, not an except…

As the school year winds down, it’s easy for students—and teachers—to check out. But the final weeks can actually be some of the most meaningful moments you create all year. In this episode of TDI: R…

Teachers Deserve It presents strategies for educators to enhance communication with parents, emphasizing the importance of selecting the appropriate method for different situations. The text advocate…

Tired of repeating yourself to parents all year long? In this episode of TDI: Real Talk, Rae Hughart dives into the power of ready-to-go parent resources—from book lists to behavior FAQs to calendars…

Informal interactions among educators, termed creative collisions, as a valuable source of professional growth. These unplanned conversations, occurring in everyday school settings, can lead to new i…

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Teachers Deserve It offers resources and tools aimed at improving the effectiveness and support for paraprofessionals working in schools. The website highlights the often demanding roles paraprofessi…

This blog post from "Teachers Deserve It" addresses the critical role of communication in de-escalating student crises by providing educators with practical strategies. It explains the neurological b…

Teachers Deserve It offers educators proactive strategies for managing student behavior by focusing on prevention rather than reaction. The blog post outlines ten specific techniques aimed at heading…

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TeachersDeserveIt.com advocates for a streamlined lesson planning process designed to save educators time. Their suggested method involves four key steps: defining learning goals, outlining the week'…