Episode
Episode 415: Stop Planning Week to Week — There's a Better Way and It Changes Everything
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- Teaching Middle School ELA
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- Jun 4, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 1723
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Summary
In today's Teaching Middle School ELA podcast episode, I challenged the idea that Sunday planning sessions are just part of being a teacher. Let's explore how week-to-week planning can contribute to burnout, disconnected instruction, and the constant feeling that you're forgetting something important. You'll hear why students engage more when learning feels connected and purposeful, and how intentional planning can strengthen both instruction and classroom culture. I also unpacked three commo...