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Tell us which state you teach in, without telling us! Sep 30, 2021

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Welcome to Teacher Voicemail, where we give teachers a voice every week to reach thousands of other teachers and strengthen our community!

We've been covering some pretty heavy ground the last couple of weeks, so this week we came up for air and asked teachers: Tell us which state you teach in... without telling us which state you teach in!

Next week's question is back to the serious stuff: What's the grossest thing you've touched in the classroom? Eww!

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Avoid Teacher Burnout - Angela Watson Sep 28, 2021

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Angela Watson is a teacher and is also the host of the Truth for Teachers podcast! She's here on Teach Starter today talking about teacher wellbeing, the risk of burnout, and how to overcome challenges which all teachers will face in their careers.

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Quality Time - an Action Plan (Teacher Workload) Sep 26, 2021

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The Quality Time program seeks to "simplify and modernise administrative processes and practices, to ensure that teacher and school leader time is spent on the work that matters most and best supports quality teaching and learning."

Read the Quality Time Action Plan document here.

Access the feedback form here (the consultation period has been extended by two weeks due to the high volume of feedback being submitted).

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What Does the Word 'Burnout' Mean to You? Sep 23, 2021

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Welcome to Teacher Voicemail, where we give teachers a voice every week to reach thousands of other teachers and strengthen our community!

This week we asked teachers: What does the word 'burnout' mean to you?

Thank you to all of the teachers who joined in this discussion. It's certainly a confronting and difficult thing to talk about and acknowledge. Burnout affects so many teachers. Please do take care of yourselves and if you need support, call Lifeline.

Next week we're asking you to: Tell us which state you teach in, without telling us!

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Unleash Your Creativity - Cassie Stephens Sep 21, 2021

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"When you're a happy person, you're a happy teacher. Your happiness is what will be contagious in your classroom!"

The incredible Cassie Stephens is back with us, and this time she's sharing all about her creative passions! Listen as Cassie encourages teachers to find and pursue some creative activities which will bring them joy!

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Handwriting! Sep 19, 2021

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Let's talk handwriting!

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How Much Do Teachers Work on Weekends? Sep 16, 2021

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Welcome to Teacher Voicemail, where we give teachers a voice every week to reach thousands of other teachers and strengthen our community!

This week we asked teachers: How many hours do you work on the weekends?

Listen to hear what they said! Confirmation (if we ever needed it) that teachers are amazing.

Next week we're asking: What does the word 'burnout' mean to you?

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LGBTQ Student Wellbeing and Safety - Erin Castillo Sep 16, 2021

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How we can cultivate safe classroom culture for LGBTQ students and families?

Erin Castillo teaches Special Ed and is a peer counsellor in the California Bay Area. She’s a mental health advocate, and today she's back to talk about

How we can help LGBTQ students feel safe, accepted and loved in our classrooms.

How important LGBTQ representation in literature and media is for all students.

How to be an ally and support LGBTQ students and families.

Her Mental Health Check In Chart.

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Creating Safe Schools for LBGTQ Students and Families Sep 12, 2021

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Pride month has come and gone for another year, and whilst it was a wonderful time highlighting and celebrating our LGBTQ community, it’s still absolutely crucial for us, as teachers, to ensure that all of our students feel safe, respected, and loved year-round.

For more information on supporting LGBTQ students, here are some fantastic websites with great information and further resources:

Victoria Government Safe Schools Guide

Rainbow Network

Kids Helpine

Reach Out – Online Support, Emergency Phone Line, Counselling

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What Would You Change about Education? Sep 10, 2021

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Welcome to Teacher Voicemail, where we give teachers a voice every week to reach thousands of other teachers and strengthen our community!

This week we asked teachers: If you could change one thing about education what would it be?

Listen to hear what they said and here’s the link to the curriculum consultation I mentioned.

Next week we're asking: How much of your weekend do you spend working?

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