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Being an educator is not like other jobs. You put your whole self into it – it’s soul work. Each episode, we bring you insights, techniques, and strategies rooted in research that you can put into practice in your K-12 classroom right away. Host Rachel Logan (in education for 16 years and counting) uses interviews, great questions, and stories from her experiences in the classroom to make content come to life. Produced by the Sourcewell Education Solutions team.

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Conditions for Positive School Culture and Climate with Megan Perry

January 09, 2026 • Season 5 • Episode 10

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This episode of Ed Soul explores what truly shapes a positive school culture and climate with COMPASS specialist Megan Perry. Together, we unpack the differences between climate and culture, what healthy staff experiences look like, and how those internal conditions connect to student success. Megan also highlights the conditions that help students, families, and communities feel valued—and offers practical advice for sustaining positive environments over time.

Resources and ideas from this episode:

Onward: Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Educators: Aguilar, Elena: Amazon.com: Books
COMPASS resources including Pathways PD options
The Bright Morning Podcast with Elena Aguila

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Rachel Logan

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