There’s no denying the intensity of the classroom. It’s bursting with energy, it’s full of contradictions, and when you consider that teachers make about 10,000 decisions a day, it’s also exhausting. I recharge by taking care of myself so that I can take care of others. Tch followed me to one of my favorite stress relievers: kickboxing. Even though I’ve never felt more vulnerable than when they had their cameras on during my workout, the experience helped remind me why it’s so important to make time for myself. Take a look.

President Obama announced $1B in public-private money for early childhood education this week. Here’s a roundup of some great free resources.

 

Katie Novak shares how she uses the Universal Design for Learning framework to create lessons that address every student’s needs.