In this episode, Calvalyn Day discusses the origins of Kappa Delta Pi's The Rooted Teacher podcast with NACCTEP executive director Julie Ferin. Mrs. Day shares how the podcast was born out of a need for self-care that many teachers, both new and seasoned, were looking for during and after the pandemic. Filled with tips and advice to help new teachers feel rooted in the profession and to re-root seasoned teachers.

The Rooted Teacher is your go-to guide for thriving both in and out of the classroom! Packed with practical tips, The Rooted Teacher Podcast empowers teachers at every stage. Enjoy microlearning videos, live Q&As with Calvalyn, and free monthly screensavers and phone lock screens. Tune in, share, and join a vibrant community of educators committed to growth and inspiration! https://www.kdp.org/teacher-resources/the-rooted-teacher-by-kdp

This new 2024 research report on teacher well-being is very insightful and gives current data on teacher well-being. It is titled The Teachers are Not All Right: Improving the Mental Well-being of Teachers and Their Students. A larger share of teachers now say mental health has a negative impact on teaching, according to the third Merrimack College Teacher Survey.

https://www.edweek.org/research-center/reports/the-teachers-are-not-all-right-improving-the-mental-well-being-of-teachers-and-their-students/2024/08

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