Summer break is shrinking and teachers are feeling it. What happened to the full two months of sunshine, creativity, and true rest? In this episode, we dig into why less summer means more burnout, and why given teachers time to renew, recharge, and simply live life isn’t just a perk, but it’s essential for better classrooms.

We’ll paint the picture of what we’re missing: long days outside, fresh ideas sparked by downtime, and the joy of being fully ourselves with family and friends. Then we’ll flip the calendar forward to back-to-school season and tackle the real conversation: how do we set the year up for success?

You’ll hear 6 essential tips for new elementary teachers (straight from Edutopia) that work for any educator. We’ll also talk about how to weave these tips into your teaching from the start.

If you’re ready to start the year with less stress, more joy, and a classroom that feels like a true community, this episode is a must-listen.

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What if the key to better education isn’t just what we teach, but who’s doing the teaching? In this powerful episode, we dig into the uncomfortable truths about teacher demographics in California and why that matters more than ever.

We zoom in on math classrooms, where fear, bias, and outdated teaching habits have turned a subject meant to empower into one that excludes. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Through the powerful stories of Vernita and KiMi, we see how showing up authentically can shift the narrative and transform student lives.

Why are so many teachers still afraid to teach math? Why are we okay with students learning from people who never taught to love, or even do, the subject themselves? We challenge these questions head on, exposing myths, rebuilding identity, and reminding listeners what joyful, rigorous learning can look like when it’s rooted in culture, passion, and authenticity. .

If you care about equity, education, and reimagining what leadership looks like in our classrooms, this episode is for you.

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In this episode, we take you inside the energy and brilliance of Kurriculum & Konversation! This highlight event brought together educators, leaders, and community members to explore how culture, storytelling, and pedagogy can shift the way we teach and lead. One of the most powerful moments came from our conversation with Alton Glass, a visionary behind GRX Immersive Labs, who broke down how immersive technology and storytelling are not just tools, but pathways to liberation. Alton reminded us that when we merge innovation with education, we’re not just preparing students for the future, we’re giving them the tools to create it. Press play, take it in, and let the voices and vibes of Kurriculum & Konversation move you. Because at Skoolturf, we’re not waiting for change, we’re building it. Tune in, subscribe, and join the conversation! DM us @skoolturf with your questions. Website: www.equation2success.comIG @equation2successIG @skoolturf