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Children and teens face a tremendous amount of pressure from peers and culture to find their identity in their activities, feelings, or performance. This modern way of looking at identity can be challenging to navigate for teachers and parents who grew up with a traditional view of identity rooted in predetermined roles. Jonathan Holmes explores the five core areas of identity struggles most common to teens: sports, academics, moralism, sexual orientation, and gender confusion. He then provides practical ways to help children and teenagers find their identity in something that never never changes—God’s grace.

0:00 Intro to Student Identity
2:00 Helping Students Find Their Identity
23:20 Linda's Final Thoughts

Resources/Links Mentioned:

Rise Up Summit: riseupchristianeducators.com

Grounded in Grace: Helping Kids Build Their Identity in Christ: https://www.amazon.com/Grounded-Grace-Helping-Identity-Christ/dp/1645074641

Fieldstone Counseling: https://fieldstonecounseling.org/

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Does the Bible give us guidance on how to navigate anger? Listen in to this clip from a provocative session from the 2024 Summit with Brant Hansen, a nationally syndicated radio personality and the bestselling author of the counterintuitive and entertaining book, Unoffendable. Brant shares a life-changing approach to handling conflict and gives us practical advice on how to be "unoffendable" in a world that seems to thrive on outrage.

00:00 Linda's Introduction and Summit Invitation
02:38 Our Relationship with Anger
14:49 Linda's Final Thoughts

Resources/Links Mentioned:

Rise Up Summit: https://riseupchristianeducators.com/#SignUp

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When admin won’t back your classroom management plan, it can be isolating and frustrating. It’s tough to stay consistent and confident when you feel unsupported. Listen in as we walk through practical strategies you can use to keep your class running smoothly, even without administrative support—so you can lead with confidence and protect a positive learning environment.

00:00 Navigating Unsupportive Admin
02:08 Disagreeing with Your Admin
04:00 Continue Dialogue Through Your Disagreement
12:31 Authority in Education
20:56 Partnership Mindset

Resources/Links Mentioned:

Classroom Management 101: https://teach4theheart.com/cm101

Teach 4 the Heart Plus: https://teach4theheart.com/plus

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Sometimes we feel like our work doesn't matter--we might not be getting paid much, we don't have many opportunities to share the Gospel, so what is the point? You might be surprised to hear that God's design for work is bigger than the Great Commission, and deeper than economics. Jordan Raynor joins us to share about the eternal significance of our work and how it might just change the way we walk into our classrooms each day.

Resources/Links Mentioned:

Jordan Raynor's Book: The Sacredness of Secular Work

Summit: https://riseupchristianeducators.com/

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Teaching and parenting often are compared, but should we be teaching like we parent? While both roles share similarities, how much should we let our parentings style influence the way we teach in our classroom? Listen as we discuss the differences (and similarities) between parenting and teaching.

00:00 Introduction: Bridging Parenting and Teaching
01:20 Understanding the Differences: Numbers Matter
05:03 Preparation and Planning: Keys to Classroom Success
09:36 Establishing Consistency: The Baseline for Classroom Management
12:56 Familiarity vs. Professionalism: Balancing Authority in the Classroom
17:32 Final Thoughts: Embracing Your Unique Journey
18:27 The Myth of Parenting Experience in Teaching

Resources/Links Mentioned:

Classroom Management 101: https://teach4theheart.com/cm101

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Being a new teacher comes with a steep learning curve and can often leave you feeling overwhelmed. Avoiding certain rookie mistakes in your early years can make all the difference in saving you and your students from unnecessary frustration and challenges. Whether you're a brand-new teacher or just trying to survive your first few years, listen in as we discuss 5 tips we wish we knew as rookie teachers.

00:00 Introduction to Teaching Challenges
01:20 The Balance of Kindness and Firmness
05:12 Don't Let the Small Things Go
10:12 Ensure Procedures Are Followed
15:34 Don't Be Afraid to Ask
19:38 Prayer

Resources/Links Mentioned:

Classroom Management 101: https://teach4theheart.com/cm101

How to Reduce Disruptions so You Can Actually Teach: https://teach4theheart.com/free

Time Saving Practices to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed: https://teach4theheart.com/savetime

Summit: https://riseupchristianeducators.com/

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Have you ever handed out a test, only to be met with looks of discouragement? Or maybe you sat down to grade and realized your quiz did more harm than good? Join us as we unpack common mistakes teachers make when creating or grading assessments, and share tips for more encouraging, effective, and grace-filled grading practices.

00:00 Introduction to Grading Challenges
00:59 Understanding Grading Mistakes
03:01 Testing Material Emphasis
05:40 Assessing Student Readiness
09:44 Feedback vs. Assessment
10:40 Question Quantity in Assessments
13:53 Group Project Grading Issues
15:50 Maintaining Gradebook Integrity
17:49 Weighting Grades Effectively
20:47 Transparency in Grading Practices

Resources/Links Mentioned:

Classroom Management 101: https://www.teach4theheart.com/cm101

Teach 4 the Heart Facebook: https://www.teach4theheart.com/facebook