A 60-second chat with students can lead to big changes.

Today we are joined by education leadership expert Dr. Mary Hemphill, who details the transformative power of the One-Minute Meeting. Dr. Hemphill shares how to implement and leverage this unique approach to school improvement, where quick yet meaningful conversations with students shine a light on their well-being, achievements, and learning challenges. Discover how these interactions not only engage and empower students but also inspire educators to innovate their teaching.

Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping young lives in the classroom every day. If you or someone you know would be a good candidate for Teachers in America, please email us at shaped@hmhco.com.

Educators are giving the teaching profession a low grade. Why is that?

On today's bite-sized episode, we will be zeroing in on educator's top concerns, their views of the profession, and what we can do to make it better. We'll dive into HMH's Educator Confidence Report, which surveys educators about the issues that impact them daily and asks them how we can improve the profession going forward.

Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping young lives in the classroom every day. If you or someone you know would be a good candidate for Teachers in America, please email us at shaped@hmhco.com.

Ms. Barnes encourages students to see math challenges as stepping stones to mastery.

Today we are joined by middle school math teacher, Camyrea Barnes from Michigan. Camyrea believes that with the right mindset and community support, students can take on any math problem. As a leader on her school's positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS) team, Camyrea is also dedicated to fostering a supportive classroom environment. In this episode, Camyrea shares strategies for fostering a growth mindset, like journaling and one-on-one conferencing. Plus she discusses how to build a supportive community for both teachers and students.

Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping young lives in the classroom every day. If you or someone you know would be a good candidate for Teachers in America, please email us at shaped@hmhco.com.