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Apr 2025
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Reclaiming Joy in Teaching: Rejecting To...

Jen Rafferty
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Have a question for the show? Text us here! Finding sustainable joy in teaching begins by rejecting toxic positivity and embracing emotional literacy. Teaching with emotional honesty fosters deeper connections and authentic classroom experiences without sacrificing professionalism. Toxic positivity denies real emotional experiences and keeps educators stuck ... Show More
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