Spring Semester Teacher Planning: What to Keep, Change, and Add for Sustainable Teaching

We're heading back to school on a Friday after New Year's Day - and if you're feeling the pressure to have everything perfectly planned for spring semester, this episode is for you.Host Leah Cleary shares her honest mid-year reflection: what sustainable teaching strategies she's keeping (student annotation, AI grading assistants), what she's adjusting after learning some hard lessons (spoiler: get help from your media specialist), and what she's adding to protect her energy (intentional mornings instead of racing out the door).This isn't about "new year, new you" nonsense. It's about simple, sustainable changes that make your job more manageable and make you more effective for your students.Perfect for teachers looking for practical spring semester planning tips without the toxic productivity pressure.Resources mentioned:Standard annotation guide: leahcleary.com/standard-annotation-in-5-phases/Free AI grading assistant: leahcleary.com/gpt-for-grading-landing-page/AI tools for teachers: leahcleary.com/ai-tools-for-teachers/