# 224. Keeping Students’ Attention Engaged - Without Killing Yourself to Do It

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Podcast: [Secondary Science Simplified™](https://stenobird.com/podcast/secondary-science-simplified-4520161)
Published: 2026-03-03T01:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/episode224
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“I’m pouring everything I have into keeping my students engaged… and I’m completely drained, but nothing is changing.” If that thought has been running through your head, you are not alone. In this episode, I challenge the belief that student disengagement is a personal failure and walk you through three essential mindset shifts before sharing six practical, low-energy strategies you can implement right away. From simple relationship builders and pacing your block with intention to mini...

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