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Ready to kick off the school year without the stress spiral? In this episode, Lauren shares realistic, effective strategies to start strong—without staying up all night laminating or overhauling your classroom.

You’ll learn:

• What to actually focus on the first two weeks
• How to build classroom culture before content
• Why routines are the secret to long-term sanity
• Mindset shifts that keep perfectionism from taking over
• One personal goal you need to set before the year begins

Whether you're a new teacher or a seasoned pro, this episode is your reminder that you don’t need to reinvent the wheel—just lead with intention and connection.

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These are the good days—let’s start strong and make them count.

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