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EPISODE · Jun 2, 2026 · 23 MIN

Episode 414: Why You're Always Running Out of Time (And It's Not Because Your Class Period Is Too Short)

from Teaching Middle School ELA · host Caitlin Mitchell

🎙️ In today’s Teaching Middle School ELA podcast episode...Ever feel like there’s never enough time to get through your lesson? You're not alone. In this episode, Caitlin breaks down why ELA pacing feels so challenging and shares four practical strategies to help you reclaim instructional time, reduce overwhelm, and create a more sustainable planning system.You'll learn how to use standards-aligned bellwork, plan from the standards first, batch plan your curriculum, and spiral key skills so students retain learning all year long.If you're ready for calmer classrooms, stronger engagement, and less Sunday-night stress, this episode is for you.✨ Join our FREE summer workshop: ebteacher.com/workshop

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🎙️ In today’s Teaching Middle School ELA podcast episode... Ever feel like there’s never enough time to get through your lesson? You're not alone. In this episode, Caitlin breaks down why ELA pacing feels so challenging and shares four practical strategies to help you reclaim instructional time, reduce overwhelm, and create a more sustainable planning system. You'll learn how to use standards-aligned bellwork, plan from the standards first, batch plan your curriculum, and spiral key skills so...

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