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Episode 80: Summer Reset - Two T’s in a Pod

After a whirlwind school year, summer offers teachers a chance to pause and refresh—but sometimes the season can be quickly filled with obligations that get in the way of a much-needed break. Jessica Smith, senior vice president of strategy and innovation at The Connection Institute for Innovative Practice, talks to CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancy about how teachers can use summer effectively to recharge and combat burnout.  For more from Smith, check out her Substack.
  1. Episode 80: Summer Reset 49:52
  2. Episode 79: Leading by Example 27:09
  3. Episode 78: Slow and Steady Isn’t Working for CT Schools 37:01
  4. Episode 77: A Fair Share for Public Education 44:26
  5. Episode 76: Treasurer Erick Russell on Teachers’ Pensions 35:23
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